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Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?
Read more: Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.
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China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first half
Read more: China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first halfOne of the major drivers has been its popularity with celebrity fans, who include Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink, singer Rihanna and ex-football star David Beckham.
Thailand
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Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Read more: Traditional media stages 2026 comebackThailand’s media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
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May parole for Thaksin
Read more: May parole for ThaksinFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for parole in May, in accordance with regulations requiring inmates to serve two-thirds of their sentence, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
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Strong baht seen as economic threat
Read more: Strong baht seen as economic threatThe baht is excessively strong, appreciating beyond what Thailand’s economic structure can handle, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election date
Read more: Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election dateThe Election Commission (EC) has officially set the next general election on Feb 8, following the Royal Decree dissolving the House of Representatives that took effect last week.
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Furr-ever friends
Read more: Furr-ever friendsThailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of “Thai cat” as the country’s national symbol in the pet category.
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Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?
Read more: Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.
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China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first half
Read more: China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first halfOne of the major drivers has been its popularity with celebrity fans, who include Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink, singer Rihanna and ex-football star David Beckham.
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Gulf closure planned to weaken Cambodia’s warfare capabilities
Read more: Gulf closure planned to weaken Cambodia’s warfare capabilitiesThe Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has proposed that the National Security Council (NSC) close the Gulf of Thailand to block oil and military supplies to Cambodia amid ongoing hostilities.
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Cambodian rockets hit community, kill Thai civilian
Read more: Cambodian rockets hit community, kill Thai civilianThe Royal Thai Army and the Thai government have strongly condemned Cambodia for firing rockets into Thai communities, an attack that killed a Thai civilian on Sunday.
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Leadership is for everyone
Read more: Leadership is for everyoneIf there is one truth about work today, it is this: Leadership is no longer a job title. It is a way of showing up.