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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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Labour minister seeks talks over Korean blacklist
Read more: Labour minister seeks talks over Korean blacklistLabour Minister Julapun Amornvivat will hold discussions with representatives from the South Korean embassy this week after Seoul blacklisted Thai workers from four northeastern provinces because of problems with seasonal labourers absconding from their employers.
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Retired Californian finds fulfilment as Lumphini cat caretaker
Read more: Retired Californian finds fulfilment as Lumphini cat caretakerLumphini Park opens its doors before sunrise. Joggers weave past monitor lizards. Groups gather for Tai Chi, and cats are preparing for a new day of being petted and loved. But beneath the park’s visible harmony lies a growing stray cat problem.
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Easing of fuel subsidies sparks winners and losers among stocks
Read more: Easing of fuel subsidies sparks winners and losers among stocksThailand’s move to rein in petrol price subsidies is likely to reshape sector dynamics, with fuel retailers emerging as key beneficiaries, while the transport, retail and tourism sectors face rising cost pressures, analysts say.
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Crude prices test GDP, inflation goals
Read more: Crude prices test GDP, inflation goalsThe government is advised to adopt a managed float approach to deal with energy prices amid expectations that domestic diesel prices could reach 60 baht per litre.
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Thailand vows to host 1st Disneyland in region
Read more: Thailand vows to host 1st Disneyland in regionThe government remains committed to bringing the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of the EEC Capital City project, with potential investors from the Middle East already indicating interest in becoming partners.
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Prices frozen for necessary consumer products
Read more: Prices frozen for necessary consumer productsThe prices of some necessary consumer products will be frozen while those of other products will rise, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
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War unlikely to dent Songkran revenue
Read more: War unlikely to dent Songkran revenueThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident about its projection of 6% revenue growth tallying 30 billion baht during the Songkran holiday this year, mainly driven by Asian markets.
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Stricter rules for digital platforms
Read more: Stricter rules for digital platformsAfter months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.