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China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years
Read more: China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven yearsIt comes as Chinese buyers continue to shun American cargoes amid ongoing trade tensions.
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No plans to ‘fully liberalise’ cross-border ride hailing, but app bookings for licensed taxis being considered: LTA
Read more: No plans to ‘fully liberalise’ cross-border ride hailing, but app bookings for licensed taxis being considered: LTAThe Land Transport Authority is also considering increasing the number of places Singapore-Johor Bahru taxi services can pick up and alight passengers.
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‘CT scans’ to detect sinkholes? A Singaporean firm in China seeks to bring this technology home
Read more: ‘CT scans’ to detect sinkholes? A Singaporean firm in China seeks to bring this technology home“Just like doctors who use CT scans to see what’s happening inside the body … we use our radars to spot underground risks before they turn into disasters,” says Zhi Haiyan, a Singaporean and founder of DECOD Science & Technology.
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Malaysia’s king to make landmark Russia state visit from Aug 5 at Putin’s invitation
Read more: Malaysia’s king to make landmark Russia state visit from Aug 5 at Putin’s invitationThe visit by Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be the first state visit by a Malaysian monarch to Russia.
Thailand
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Thailand targets Tier 1 status in US trafficking report
Read more: Thailand targets Tier 1 status in US trafficking reportThe government has pledged to intensify efforts against human trafficking, with the goal of moving Thailand from Tier 2 — where it has remained for four consecutive years as of 2025 — to Tier 1 in the US Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.
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People’s Party says ‘no talks’ with Chadchart over city polls
Read more: People’s Party says ‘no talks’ with Chadchart over city pollsThe opposition People’s Party (PP) has played down speculation it has approached incumbent Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt to run under its banner in the capital’s upcoming gubernatorial election, insisting no political deal has been made.
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Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocks
Read more: Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocksThailand’s temporary work-from-home (WFH) policy for government agencies, introduced as part of emergency energy-saving measures, creates short-term pressure on transport and out-of-home media stocks, according to analysts.
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Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
Read more: Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peakForeign investor holdings in Thai stocks reached a new record high of 6.11 trillion baht in January, representing 37.1% of the total market capitalisation and reflecting growing overseas interest in the equities market, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
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People’s Party apologises for breach of members’ data
Read more: People’s Party apologises for breach of members’ dataThe People’s Party has apologised for a data breach after it collected members’ laser ID codes, exposing them to identity theft and scam risks from misuse of personal data.
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China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years
Read more: China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven yearsIt comes as Chinese buyers continue to shun American cargoes amid ongoing trade tensions.
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Proposed Travel Rule ruffles some feathers
Read more: Proposed Travel Rule ruffles some feathersDigital asset business operators are warning the newly proposed Travel Rule should not be overly restrictive or it could unintentionally undermine the open and decentralised nature of blockchain networks, stifling innovation.
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Thais defend pro-Iran stance
Read more: Thais defend pro-Iran stanceFifty-two Thai nationals evacuated from Iran arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday, with several saying the country remained largely safe despite the Middle East conflict.
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DBD names 6 firms in coconut probe
Read more: DBD names 6 firms in coconut probeAuthorities have named six firms suspected of running foreign-controlled coconut businesses through Thai nominees, while preparing legal amendments to close regulatory loopholes.
