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Malaysian coach operator Aeroline to suspend operations for a month, including from Singapore
Read more: Malaysian coach operator Aeroline to suspend operations for a month, including from SingaporeThe suspension will affect trips from Nov 6 to Dec 5.
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Vietnam’s ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floods
Read more: Vietnam’s ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floodsThe deluge swamped Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets and centuries-old wooden houses, with residents saying they had never experienced flooding of this scale before.
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10-year-old cancer patient allegedly bullied in Johor school; Malaysia’s education minister vows ‘prompt’ probe
Read more: 10-year-old cancer patient allegedly bullied in Johor school; Malaysia’s education minister vows ‘prompt’ probeThe latest assault purportedly happened earlier this month in school, while an earlier incident – which resulted in the boy having a concussion – allegedly occurred in February at a religious school.
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Commentary: What can really cure deflation in China?
Read more: Commentary: What can really cure deflation in China?Cutting excess capacity is not enough – Beijing must rebalance towards consumption, says Morgan Stanley’s chief Asia economist for the Financial Times.
Thailand
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Stocks under pressure as energy crisis bites
Read more: Stocks under pressure as energy crisis bitesThailand’s equity market is expected to come under pressure as surging diesel prices raise concerns over economic growth and corporate earnings, although easing geopolitical tensions may help cushion downside risks, analysts say.
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Proposed tax on arrivals draws mixed reactions
Read more: Proposed tax on arrivals draws mixed reactionsTourism operators have expressed mixed views on the new government’s plan to levy a 300‑baht tourism tax, as it may affect travel sentiment amid sluggish tourism caused by the Middle East crisis.
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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.
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Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Read more: Traditional media stages 2026 comebackThailand’s media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
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Malaysian coach operator Aeroline to suspend operations for a month, including from Singapore
Read more: Malaysian coach operator Aeroline to suspend operations for a month, including from SingaporeThe suspension will affect trips from Nov 6 to Dec 5.
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Vietnam’s ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floods
Read more: Vietnam’s ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floodsThe deluge swamped Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets and centuries-old wooden houses, with residents saying they had never experienced flooding of this scale before.
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Tigers killed by canine distemper virus, not bird flu
Read more: Tigers killed by canine distemper virus, not bird fluCanine distemper caused the deaths of 72 tigers at two animal parks in Chiang Mai earlier this month, not avian influenza, and there was no transmission to humans, it was announced on Tuesday.
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State Audit Office responds to music video backlash
Read more: State Audit Office responds to music video backlashThe State Audit Office (SAO) has defended a morale-boosting music video it made in light of public comments questioning its appropriateness at a time when many questions remain unanswered about the collapse of its building that claimed over 90 lives last year.
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Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Read more: Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measuresThe latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand’s GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.