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What triggered violent protests across Indonesia, and how bad could it get for President Prabowo?
Read more: What triggered violent protests across Indonesia, and how bad could it get for President Prabowo?Despite President Prabowo Subianto’s appeal for calm, protests erupted across major cities including capital Jakarta on Friday, following a delivery rider’s death after being run over by a police vehicle in an earlier rally.
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Police killing sparks Indonesia unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidency
Read more: Police killing sparks Indonesia unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidencyHundreds of Indonesians protested at sites across Jakarta over the death of a civilian hit by a police vehicle.
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Ho Chi Minh City is the shopping haven you’ve been sleeping on: 10 fashion labels and thrift stores to hit up
Read more: Ho Chi Minh City is the shopping haven you’ve been sleeping on: 10 fashion labels and thrift stores to hit upFrom edgy independent labels to eclectic vintage troves, the Vietnamese city is the next Asian fashion shopping destination to check out. And it’s only a short flight away.
Thailand
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BJT unveils stability strategy
Read more: BJT unveils stability strategyThe Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has unveiled a strategy to help Thailand weather instabilities stemming from global conflicts, including the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freight
Read more: Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freightThe airspace over eight Mideast countries remains closed to commercial flights, but other airports are still operating, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.
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Microsoft to raise Microsoft 365 prices for enterprise users
Read more: Microsoft to raise Microsoft 365 prices for enterprise usersMicrosoft has announced a global price increase for its Microsoft 365 services targeting business, enterprise and government sectors, effective from July 1, 2026. The tech giant attributed the adjustment to significant investments in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the integration of over 1,100 new features, including advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, across its…
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Anatomy of a scam
Read more: Anatomy of a scamPolice say scammers will develop more sophisticated operations in 2026, allowing them to target victims more precisely, even though some scam centres along the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia have been dismantled in recent months.
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Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
Read more: Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraudThe Supreme Court has established a new legal precedent strengthening consumer protection by ruling that credit card holders are not liable for fraudulent transactions carried out using their card details by criminals.
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What triggered violent protests across Indonesia, and how bad could it get for President Prabowo?
Read more: What triggered violent protests across Indonesia, and how bad could it get for President Prabowo?Despite President Prabowo Subianto’s appeal for calm, protests erupted across major cities including capital Jakarta on Friday, following a delivery rider’s death after being run over by a police vehicle in an earlier rally.
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Police killing sparks Indonesia unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidency
Read more: Police killing sparks Indonesia unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidencyHundreds of Indonesians protested at sites across Jakarta over the death of a civilian hit by a police vehicle.
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Pheu Thai brushes off poor figures
Read more: Pheu Thai brushes off poor figuresPheu Thai’s prime minister candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat played down his low rating in early polls, saying feedback from the ground suggested growing confidence among voters as the campaign gained momentum.
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Referendum date officially set for same election day
Read more: Referendum date officially set for same election dayThe referendum day on the constitution will officially take place on the same day as the general election, which is on Feb 8 this year.
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Insurers face a raft of economic challenges
Read more: Insurers face a raft of economic challengesUnfavourable economic conditions, political instability, soaring medical costs and natural disaster risks are the top challenges facing insurance companies in Thailand, while the country’s ageing society could support continued health insurance expansion.