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Furious Trump calls out Australia as he unleashes against America’s allies for for refusing to join Iran war: ‘We don’t need you’
Read more: Furious Trump calls out Australia as he unleashes against America’s allies for for refusing to join Iran war: ‘We don’t need you’Donald Trump has turned on America’s allies including Australia in a furious broadside after they rejected his plea for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland today
Read more: Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland todaySome residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Asia
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Commentary: What can really cure deflation in China?
Read more: Commentary: What can really cure deflation in China?Cutting excess capacity is not enough – Beijing must rebalance towards consumption, says Morgan Stanley’s chief Asia economist for the Financial Times.
Thailand
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PCD on oil wreck watch
Read more: PCD on oil wreck watchThe government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
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EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubts
Read more: EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubtsThe Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.
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Agoda says tourism sector still resilient
Read more: Agoda says tourism sector still resilientThailand’s tourism sector remains resilient, with its top three source markets accounting for only 35% of total arrivals, lower than other Asian destinations, according to online travel platform Agoda.
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Amlo widens scope of politically exposed persons
Read more: Amlo widens scope of politically exposed personsThe Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has expanded the list of positions classified as politically exposed persons (PEPs), subjecting newly designated political figures to enhanced financial scrutiny.
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Actress Nana’s husband accused of stock scam
Read more: Actress Nana’s husband accused of stock scamJust days after his actress wife was arrested on fraud charges, Thai hip-hop star Prinya “Way” Intachai has been accused of duping an investor into a bogus stock trading scheme, resulting in losses exceeding 50 million baht.
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Commentary: What can really cure deflation in China?
Read more: Commentary: What can really cure deflation in China?Cutting excess capacity is not enough – Beijing must rebalance towards consumption, says Morgan Stanley’s chief Asia economist for the Financial Times.
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BoT measures to halt rapid baht uptick
Read more: BoT measures to halt rapid baht uptickThe Bank of Thailand’s proposed tax reforms, tightening of gold oversight, and an anticipated interest rate cut could ease upward pressure on the baht, which has appreciated nearly 7% year-to-date to trade at stronger than 32 baht to the dollar, according to pundits.
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SEC steps up laundering probe of listed firms
Read more: SEC steps up laundering probe of listed firmsThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its probe into suspected money laundering links among listed firms, seeking to tighten its regulatory powers.
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Gold traders must report daily trades
Read more: Gold traders must report daily tradesThe Bank of Thailand is requiring gold traders to report daily transactions across both physical and digital channels.