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‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar polls
Read more: ‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar pollsEven those still in the country were not particularly eager to take part in the vote, which international rights campaigners have dismissed as a sham.
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‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
Read more: ‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball warsMost noise complaints on the capital’s iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media.
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Fake it till you make it? Inside China’s ‘pretend to work’ trend as youth face surging unemployment
Read more: Fake it till you make it? Inside China’s ‘pretend to work’ trend as youth face surging unemploymentIt may sound playful, but experts say China’s “pretend to work” trend masks a sobering reality: a generation taught to strive now struggles to find its place.
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Commentary: What China’s weapons parade says about its military might
Read more: Commentary: What China’s weapons parade says about its military mightFrom new nuclear missiles to counter-drone systems, China flexed its technological muscle to the world, says defence writer Mike Yeo.
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Commentary: Pakistan’s secret weapon can help it rebuild after floods
Read more: Commentary: Pakistan’s secret weapon can help it rebuild after floodsPakistan has no shortage of grand plans to fix its climate vulnerability, but its greatest hope is now in such grassroots change, says David Fickling for Bloomberg Opinion.
Thailand
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NESDC to evaluate Land Bridge project
Read more: NESDC to evaluate Land Bridge projectThe National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is preparing to convene a subcommittee meeting on the Land Bridge project to assess the project’s feasibility and possible development model.
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AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at risk
Read more: AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at riskNearly 9 million workers could potentially be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to estimates by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum Thani
Read more: Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum ThaniThe first round of the traditional Mon “Luk Noo” (little rat) rocket-firing contest was held on Sunday at Hatthasan Kaset temple in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, attracting local participants alongside Thai and international spectators. Handcrafted rockets were launched along a wire to strike a model castle, showcasing skills passed down through generations…
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Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in Bangkok
Read more: Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in BangkokAlthough the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Read more: Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govtThailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
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‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar polls
Read more: ‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar pollsEven those still in the country were not particularly eager to take part in the vote, which international rights campaigners have dismissed as a sham.
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‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
Read more: ‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball warsMost noise complaints on the capital’s iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media.
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Care centre offers path back to hope
Read more: Care centre offers path back to hopeRio de Janeiro: In a city where homelessness and drug addiction often intersect, a growing network of psychosocial care centres is reshaping lives and restoring dignity.
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Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’
Read more: Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.
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Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delay
Read more: Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delayA cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the object of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours behind schedule.