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Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Read more: Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agencyAlbert Tei purportedly channelled over US$150,000 to Anwar’s former senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, which was allegedly spent on home renovations, cigars and tailored suits.
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South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
Read more: South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogueSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung also said he felt an apology was due to North Korea over his predecessor’s alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.
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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.
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IN FOCUS: Why Southeast Asia’s service providers remain stuck at home, and how ASEAN can help
Read more: IN FOCUS: Why Southeast Asia’s service providers remain stuck at home, and how ASEAN can helpWith Trump 2.0 reshaping global trade, boosting trade in services could offer ASEAN a growth path – but only if governments harmonise rules and tackle protectionism, experts and companies say.
Thailand
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Agency links schools with industry needs
Read more: Agency links schools with industry needsThe National Innovation Agency (NIA) is positioning its STEAM4INNOVATOR framework at the centre of a long-term strategy to strengthen Thailand’s innovation landscape, develop future talent, and bridge the gap between academia and industry.
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War on the economy
Read more: War on the economyNearly three months have passed since the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran began, with no resolution to the war in sight, while almost two months have elapsed since the Thai government took office.
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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.
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Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre
Read more: Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litreEnergy Minister Akanat Promphan said he plans to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre in a bid to curb rising fuel costs without relying on subsidies.
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Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Read more: Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agencyAlbert Tei purportedly channelled over US$150,000 to Anwar’s former senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, which was allegedly spent on home renovations, cigars and tailored suits.
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South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
Read more: South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogueSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung also said he felt an apology was due to North Korea over his predecessor’s alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.
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Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Read more: Finance minister expects fuel price relief soonThe Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
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Exposing an encroacher’s paradise
Read more: Exposing an encroacher’s paradiseA secluded strip of sand cradled by forested hills, Freedom Beach in Phuket has long been prized for its natural beauty — clear waters, dense greenery and a tranquillity cherished by local communities who lived and worked in harmony with the land.
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PP rejects ethics breach over reforms
Read more: PP rejects ethics breach over reformsThe People’s Party (PP) insists it has a right to propose laws, even if they turn out to be unpopular.