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Indonesia restores palace press pass of CNN journalist who asked President Prabowo about free-meals programme
Read more: Indonesia restores palace press pass of CNN journalist who asked President Prabowo about free-meals programmeThe revocation of a CNN Indonesia journalist’s palace accreditation had been criticised for undermining press freedom.
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Bus operator working to address drivers’ concerns after strike, vows to keep Johor-Singapore services running
Read more: Bus operator working to address drivers’ concerns after strike, vows to keep Johor-Singapore services running“We want to reassure the public and our passengers that we are actively engaging with the relevant parties to address the situation and reach a constructive resolution,” said Causeway Link.
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Commentary: Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?
Read more: Commentary: Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?A 19 per cent tariff on Indonesian exports is still burdensome, and Indonesia also agreed to impose no tariffs on US goods, says economist Lili Yan Ing.
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Safety vs innovation: Delicate balance as China mulls stricter rules for smart driving technology
Read more: Safety vs innovation: Delicate balance as China mulls stricter rules for smart driving technologyEven with stricter new regulation, Beijing will remain determined not to let recent setbacks derail its path to becoming a smart driving technology leader, experts said.
Thailand
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Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Read more: Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviewsBangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.
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Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energy
Read more: Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energyThe Department of Rural Roads has announced measures to cut electricity use on low-risk roads across Thailand to help reduce the government’s energy costs.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says
Read more: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official saysIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who turned the country into a powerful anti-U.S. force and extended its military influence across the Middle East while crushing repeated domestic unrest, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Saturday.
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Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
Read more: Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfrontFor decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel blogs and tourism rankings for its street food culture.
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US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
Read more: US begins ‘major combat operations’ in IranThe United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, US and Israeli officials said, following weeks of threats by President Donald Trump to launch a major assault.
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Indonesia restores palace press pass of CNN journalist who asked President Prabowo about free-meals programme
Read more: Indonesia restores palace press pass of CNN journalist who asked President Prabowo about free-meals programmeThe revocation of a CNN Indonesia journalist’s palace accreditation had been criticised for undermining press freedom.
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PTT eyes partners across value chain
Read more: PTT eyes partners across value chainNational oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is seeking new business partners, hoping to secure additional funding to strengthen businesses within the PTT Group and create synergies to enhance long-term performance.
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SSO’s LINE sticker costs draw scrutiny
Read more: SSO’s LINE sticker costs draw scrutinyThe Social Security Office (SSO) is facing renewed criticism following reports that it spent nearly 70 million baht on its LINE Official Account and sticker campaign.
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Similan divers lift ‘ghost nets’ from deep‑sea coral reef
Read more: Similan divers lift ‘ghost nets’ from deep‑sea coral reefPHANGNGA – Divers have recovered abandoned fish aggregating devices (FADs) tangled around deep‑sea coral reefs, preventing serious harm to marine life including turtles, dolphins and dugongs in Mu Ko Similan National Park.