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Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this year
Read more: Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this yearA Seoul foreign ministry official said such talks could take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, due to start in late October.
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3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremors
Read more: 3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremorsThe earthquake occurred at about 9.04am, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department, adding that tremors may have been felt around Batu Pahat.
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Wage strike by Malaysian bus drivers plying Johor-Singapore Causeway left thousands of commuters stranded
Read more: Wage strike by Malaysian bus drivers plying Johor-Singapore Causeway left thousands of commuters strandedA driver who works for Handal Indah – which operates the Causeway Link bus service between Singapore and Malaysia – told CNA that the drivers from his firm had protested over a pay dispute.
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Indonesia’s Sumatra sees 14-fold spike in fire hotspots over 1.5 weeks, as Malaysia warns of haze
Read more: Indonesia’s Sumatra sees 14-fold spike in fire hotspots over 1.5 weeks, as Malaysia warns of hazeSumatra reported 1,292 hotspots on Monday (Jul 21), a jump from 94 on Jul 12, causing haze to hit several western states on Peninsular Malaysia.
Thailand
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NBTC rejects internet TV alert system
Read more: NBTC rejects internet TV alert systemThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has dismissed a proposal to deploy an emergency alert system via internet-based TV set-top boxes, citing concerns over unequal coverage and potential discrimination in funding allocation.
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China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectors
Read more: China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectorsThailand and China have agreed to expand high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, as both sides moved to elevate their longstanding partnership during talks in Bangkok.
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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.
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Drafting of new constitution cruises to victory in referendum
Read more: Drafting of new constitution cruises to victory in referendumThe Election Commission (EC) announced on Friday that an official referendum result shows overwhelming support for drafting a new constitution to replace the current charter.
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Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this year
Read more: Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this yearA Seoul foreign ministry official said such talks could take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, due to start in late October.
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3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremors
Read more: 3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Johor, first since August tremorsThe earthquake occurred at about 9.04am, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department, adding that tremors may have been felt around Batu Pahat.
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BJT nears majority in House
Read more: BJT nears majority in HouseThe Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party is reportedly bringing in nine MPs from the Klatham Party in support of its bid to form a new government, with no visible role for Capt Thamanat Prompow, the party’s chief adviser, in the emerging realignment, according to media reports.
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Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing
Read more: Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusingThe Bank of Thailand’s rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a “positive surprise” sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.
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People’s Party files criminal complaint against EC
Read more: People’s Party files criminal complaint against ECThe People’s Party on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the Election Commission (EC), alleging misconduct in its handling of the Feb 8 general election, including the use of “identifying marks” on ballot papers and dereliction of duty.