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China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is different
Read more: China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is differentFrom China’s point of view, the Japanese Prime Minister’s remarks on Taiwan test a red line – a trigger that sets this dispute apart from past flare-ups, analysts say.
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AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand accelerates
Read more: AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand acceleratesSince setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another €500 million for the next phase of expansion.
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Anti-vaxxers, vaccine hesitancy fuel Indonesia’s measles outbreaks
Read more: Anti-vaxxers, vaccine hesitancy fuel Indonesia’s measles outbreaksOne of the worst-hit areas is Sumenep in Madura Island, East Java, which has recorded more than 2,000 suspected infections and deaths of 17 children.
Thailand
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Bourse to benefit from OIC’s lower risk charge
Read more: Bourse to benefit from OIC’s lower risk chargeThe Office of Insurance Commission’s (OIC) decision to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market this year, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.
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GH Bank aims to elevate operations with digital upgrade
Read more: GH Bank aims to elevate operations with digital upgradeGovernment Housing (GH) Bank, a state financial institution specialising in housing loans, is preparing to upgrade its operations through digital transformation and the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
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Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025
Read more: Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.
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Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govt
Read more: Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govtExperts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.
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War to take toll on local marketing allocations
Read more: War to take toll on local marketing allocationsMarketing spending is likely to decline further as geopolitical conflicts influence consumer sentiment, according to the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT).
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China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is different
Read more: China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is differentFrom China’s point of view, the Japanese Prime Minister’s remarks on Taiwan test a red line – a trigger that sets this dispute apart from past flare-ups, analysts say.
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AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand accelerates
Read more: AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand acceleratesSince setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another €500 million for the next phase of expansion.
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Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Read more: Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limitedSINGAPORE – Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Read more: Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifiesBitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
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Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Read more: Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdownThailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming “Made in Thailand” status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.