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Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?
Read more: Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.
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China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first half
Read more: China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first halfOne of the major drivers has been its popularity with celebrity fans, who include Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink, singer Rihanna and ex-football star David Beckham.
Thailand
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Three Thai crew confirmed dead
Read more: Three Thai crew confirmed deadForeign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of three Thai crew members who went missing following an attack on the vessel MV Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz last month amid the Middle East conflict.
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Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwide
Read more: Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwideThailand will slash pump prices for diesel by 2.14 baht a litre from Thursday, offering motorists and businesses immediate relief after the government approved an overhaul of refinery pricing to ease household costs and shore up the heavily…
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Thai Airways aims for 5% revenue growth
Read more: Thai Airways aims for 5% revenue growthThai Airways International Plc expects revenue to grow 5% this year as it adds new aircraft and expands in key Asian markets, including India and China.
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Oil spill reaches small island off Phuket
Read more: Oil spill reaches small island off PhuketPHUKET – The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.
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Stricter rules for online gold platforms in March
Read more: Stricter rules for online gold platforms in MarchThe Bank of Thailand has introduced tighter controls for online gold trading platforms in a move to curb their impact on the baht, with the new rules set to take effect on March 1.
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Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha Day
Read more: Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha DayPeople across Thailand will be able to witness a “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, which coincides with Makha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holy days.
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Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate
Read more: Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rateThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) unexpectedly cut its key interest rate at a review on Wednesday, as it seeks to further support the economy facing challenges including US tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht.
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Industrial property defies uncertainty
Read more: Industrial property defies uncertaintyThe industrial and logistics property sector continues to outperform other segments, supported by robust demand and ongoing government backing despite prevailing uncertainties, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.