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Commentary: What resuming direct India-China flights reveals about Modi’s and Xi’s priorities
Read more: Commentary: What resuming direct India-China flights reveals about Modi’s and Xi’s prioritiesThe decision to resume direct flights between India and China is partly economic, but geopolitics matters too, says an academic.
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Commentary: Tariffs, an ambassador’s hearing and a diplomat’s visit – what whirlwind of US activity means for Southeast Asia
Read more: Commentary: Tariffs, an ambassador’s hearing and a diplomat’s visit – what whirlwind of US activity means for Southeast AsiaDr Anjani Sinha faltered at his confirmation hearing to become the US ambassador to Singapore, but he could still be a net positive to the relationship, says US politics expert Steven R Okun
Thailand
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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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Pheu Thai unveils vision for a model Chiang Mai
Read more: Pheu Thai unveils vision for a model Chiang MaiPheu Thai has rolled out policies to transform Chiang Mai into a model city for inclusive growth, blending creative industries, cluster tourism, diversity and education reform.
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Democrats set out coalition terms
Read more: Democrats set out coalition termsThe Democrat Party has declared itself open to forming a coalition government with other parties but has laid down clear conditions that any future government must be honest, free from “grey capital” and avoid creating social division.
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Chinese suspects arrested for B7bn investment scam
Read more: Chinese suspects arrested for B7bn investment scamThree Chinese nationals accused of orchestrating a massive investment fraud that cheated 10,000 victims out of 7 billion baht have been arrested in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
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Commentary: What resuming direct India-China flights reveals about Modi’s and Xi’s priorities
Read more: Commentary: What resuming direct India-China flights reveals about Modi’s and Xi’s prioritiesThe decision to resume direct flights between India and China is partly economic, but geopolitics matters too, says an academic.
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EC maps out colour-coded ballots for votes
Read more: EC maps out colour-coded ballots for votesAbout 168 million ballot papers in three colours will be printed for constituency, party-list and referendum voting, the Election Commission (EC) said, based on voter numbers and contingency reserves.
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Woman begs to save grandson
Read more: Woman begs to save grandsonBURI RAM: Police have stepped up efforts after a 73-year-old grandmother appealed for help to rescue her grandson, who is allegedly being held and abused by a call-centre gang in Cambodia.
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Border explosive clearance steps up
Read more: Border explosive clearance steps upState security forces have stepped up explosive clearance operations in Trat and Buri Ram following Cambodian shelling during the Dec 7–27 conflict last year, amid lingering fears of renewed border clashes.