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Sabah’s locally grown avocados gain attention as potential major export
Read more: Sabah’s locally grown avocados gain attention as potential major exportAvocados from the Borneo island stand out for their size and texture, and are prized for their creamy and buttery flavour.
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Amid grief, Tai Po FC return to league action after deadly Hong Kong fire
Read more: Amid grief, Tai Po FC return to league action after deadly Hong Kong firePlayers from both sides wore black armbands, and the stadium observed a minute of silence in honour of those affected by the fire.
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CNA Explains: How hard could Trump’s 50% tariff hit India?
Read more: CNA Explains: How hard could Trump’s 50% tariff hit India?The doubling of tariffs on most Indian imports to as high as 50 per cent took effect on Wednesday (Aug 27), a sharp hike from the 25 per cent earlier this month.
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China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?
Read more: China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?China’s hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit from Aug 31 to Sep 1 offers a leadership showcase, but rivalries in the bloc may limit what it can deliver, analysts say.
Thailand
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Myanmar quakes shake Bangkok
Read more: Myanmar quakes shake BangkokBangkok and at least three provinces were shaken by two moderate earthquakes centered near the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, the Earthquake Observation Division reported.
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Govt to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisis
Read more: Govt to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisisThe government will take legal action against oil traders who hoarded fuel, mainly diesel, on boats and trucks in March, the justice minister said on Monday.
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Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Read more: Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidiesThailand’s Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Read more: Lawmaker pensions stir big debateLawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
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Ex-MP wants concession deal probe
Read more: Ex-MP wants concession deal probeFormer Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak has petitioned the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the cabinet and the board of Airports of Thailand (AoT) over amendments to duty‑free concession contracts that he claims caused up to 180 billion baht in losses to the state.
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Sabah’s locally grown avocados gain attention as potential major export
Read more: Sabah’s locally grown avocados gain attention as potential major exportAvocados from the Borneo island stand out for their size and texture, and are prized for their creamy and buttery flavour.
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Amid grief, Tai Po FC return to league action after deadly Hong Kong fire
Read more: Amid grief, Tai Po FC return to league action after deadly Hong Kong firePlayers from both sides wore black armbands, and the stadium observed a minute of silence in honour of those affected by the fire.
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Car used in southern MP attack linked to Isoc
Read more: Car used in southern MP attack linked to IsocThe car used by gunmen to ambush a Prachachat MP in Narathiwat has reportedly been tied the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc).
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Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Read more: Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulatorThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit “grey capital”, dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
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Anutin rejects cronyism claims
Read more: Anutin rejects cronyism claimsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected allegations that his government was favouring business interests linked to a controversy over rising fuel prices, insisting it remains accountable to the public.