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China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII parade
Read more: China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII paradeBilateral talks with leaders from Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia stressed closer economic cooperation and regional security – and in some cases, support for China’s Global Governance Initiative.
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Taiwan deploys advanced US rocket systems in annual drills
Read more: Taiwan deploys advanced US rocket systems in annual drillsTaiwan took delivery last year of the first 11 of 29 HIMARS units, testing them for the first time in May.
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Commentary: Why Samyang Buldak instant noodles is an US$8 billion tariff-proof brand
Read more: Commentary: Why Samyang Buldak instant noodles is an US$8 billion tariff-proof brandThe ultra-spicy ramen appeals to young Americans seeking exotic tastes – that means it’s immune to Donald Trump’s tariffs, says Shuli Ren for Bloomberg Opinion.
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Extreme weather, safety lapses: Bali ferry tragedy spotlights maritime risks in Southeast Asia
Read more: Extreme weather, safety lapses: Bali ferry tragedy spotlights maritime risks in Southeast AsiaThe deadly Bali ferry sinking in early July has cast fresh light on regional maritime safety, as analysts warn that worsening climate risks are colliding with chronic enforcement failures.
Thailand
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War clouds continue to hover over Thai bourse
Read more: War clouds continue to hover over Thai bourseThe Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) ended February with high hopes at 1,528.26 points, up 15% from the month before. The post-election rally continued after the Bhumjaithai Party won convincingly and moved quickly to form a coalition with a solid majority.
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The allure of the self-built home market
Read more: The allure of the self-built home marketAlthough the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.
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PM orders intel review after attacks
Read more: PM orders intel review after attacksPrime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said intelligence operations need to be comprehensively overhauled following the weekend bombings and arson attacks in the southern border provinces.
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Abhisit sets coalition rules
Read more: Abhisit sets coalition rulesDemocrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the Democrats would not join any coalition government that he described as “family-run” or one that fuels social division.
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Curfew in Narathiwat lifted
Read more: Curfew in Narathiwat liftedThe night curfew in Narathiwat province was lifted on Monday, with security authorities confident they had control of the situation in the wake of the coordinated bombings and arson in the three southernmost border provinces.
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China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII parade
Read more: China’s Xi meets with ASEAN leaders amid stronger regional presence at WWII paradeBilateral talks with leaders from Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia stressed closer economic cooperation and regional security – and in some cases, support for China’s Global Governance Initiative.
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Transforming your organisation in the Age of AI
Read more: Transforming your organisation in the Age of AILet’s be honest: AI is everywhere. It’s in the tools we use, the services we experience and the conversations we have in leadership meetings. It’s no longer something “in the future”. It’s happening right now — faster than most organisations can respond.
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Southern petrol supply ‘secure’ despite petrol station bombings
Read more: Southern petrol supply ‘secure’ despite petrol station bombingsThe Ministry of Energy has confirmed the security of the petrol supply in the far South following the coordinated bombings and arson at 11 PTT petrol stations in three border provinces early Sunday morning.
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Tour speedboat hits trawler, tourist killed, off Krabi coast
Read more: Tour speedboat hits trawler, tourist killed, off Krabi coastA tour speedboat collided with a trawler near Koh Khai-Koh Phi Phi in Krabi province on Sunday injuring 22 people, one of whom later died.