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Malaysia’s mid-2026 vape ban plan: Market players lament ‘conflicting signals’ but experts urge tougher action
Read more: Malaysia’s mid-2026 vape ban plan: Market players lament ‘conflicting signals’ but experts urge tougher actionExperts interviewed by CNA emphasised that the effectiveness of any vaping regulations – be they for a ban or a more controlled market – will hinge entirely on enforcement.
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Commentary: Tariffs are no longer just about trade, they’re Trump’s favourite weapon for everything
Read more: Commentary: Tariffs are no longer just about trade, they’re Trump’s favourite weapon for everythingConcerns about a global trade war have faded, but President Donald Trump’s tariffs will eventually come at a cost to the United States, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Thailand
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Your horoscope for Mar 27 – April 2
Read more: Your horoscope for Mar 27 – April 2Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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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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Anutin’s long political ascent
Read more: Anutin’s long political ascentBhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul’s ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.
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TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in Thailand
Read more: TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in ThailandTikTok has confirmed its long-term investment plan in Thailand worth 270 billion baht, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolio
Read more: Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolioEconomist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
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Malaysia’s mid-2026 vape ban plan: Market players lament ‘conflicting signals’ but experts urge tougher action
Read more: Malaysia’s mid-2026 vape ban plan: Market players lament ‘conflicting signals’ but experts urge tougher actionExperts interviewed by CNA emphasised that the effectiveness of any vaping regulations – be they for a ban or a more controlled market – will hinge entirely on enforcement.
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‘Online game mission’ drove teen on cross‑country gold heist run
Read more: ‘Online game mission’ drove teen on cross‑country gold heist runThe 16-year-old arrested for a 2.4-million-baht gold-shop robbery in Hat Yai claimed an online gaming friend in Laos encouraged him to complete a “mission” to snatch the jewellery, according to police.
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Pheu Thai kindles ‘sparks of hope’
Read more: Pheu Thai kindles ‘sparks of hope’The Pheu Thai Party has unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates, with Yodchanan Wongsawat — widely known as “Ajarn Chain” — named as the party’s top choice and first in line to assume the premiership should Pheu Thai win the upcoming general election.
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Democrats rule out early talks
Read more: Democrats rule out early talksDemocrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva said the party’s political stance after the Feb 8 election would depend entirely on the results.