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India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s America
Read more: India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s AmericaA year after early optimism following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House visit, relations between the two countries have become increasingly strained.
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28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court dates
Read more: 28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court datesForeigners make up over half of the littering offenders caught in Johor since tougher penalties kicked in.
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China’s top gaokao scorers rethink prestige, pick job-secure paths over Beijing’s elite universities
Read more: China’s top gaokao scorers rethink prestige, pick job-secure paths over Beijing’s elite universitiesChina is set to adjust about 20 per cent of university majors this year, adding a new batch of programmes tied to emerging technologies and phasing out others it says no longer meet today’s needs.
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‘Provocative act’: Anwar slams Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla with 9 Malaysians onboard
Read more: ‘Provocative act’: Anwar slams Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla with 9 Malaysians onboardThe Malaysian prime minister said Israel’s move violates international law.
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Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemic
Read more: Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemicThe decline coincides with measures adopted by US President Donald Trump’s administration, which include threats to deport foreigners and restrictions on several Asian countries like China.
Thailand
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High-risk nationals in focus
Read more: High-risk nationals in focusAuthorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.
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Authorities speed up work to help victims of scams
Read more: Authorities speed up work to help victims of scamsThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) said agencies are accelerating preparations for a new compensation mechanism for victims of online scams, with a ministerial regulation due to take effect on Aug 12.
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Singapore minister expresses interest in Land Bridge
Read more: Singapore minister expresses interest in Land BridgeA visiting Singapore government minister on Monday expressed interest in the proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, calling it an economic opportunity, according to Thai government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
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Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Read more: Thai banks pivot as fees are regulatedBanks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank’s move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.
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Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters households
Read more: Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters householdsAs temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year’s hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
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India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s America
Read more: India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s AmericaA year after early optimism following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House visit, relations between the two countries have become increasingly strained.
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28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court dates
Read more: 28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court datesForeigners make up over half of the littering offenders caught in Johor since tougher penalties kicked in.
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Hacker steals personal data of 350,000 engineers
Read more: Hacker steals personal data of 350,000 engineersThe Council of Engineers Thailand has warned about 350,000 members their personal data was stolen when its database was hacked recently, and could be misused.
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Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businesses
Read more: Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businessesThe government is ramping up its war on foreign nominee business holdings and money laundering, tightening laws, expanding investigations and strengthening data sharing among state agencies.
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Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Read more: Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviewsBangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.