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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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Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Read more: Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulusAs the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country’s sluggish economy.
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Pressure rises over barcodes
Read more: Pressure rises over barcodesA legal expert from the People’s Party (PP) says the use of traceable barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers used in the election could violate the principle of secret voting outlined in the constitution.
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Up to 7,000 citizens stranded in Poipet after border about-face
Read more: Up to 7,000 citizens stranded in Poipet after border about-faceThailand says Cambodia is violating international human rights law by preventing up to 7,000 Thai nationals in the Poipet border town from returning home despite a prior commitment to reopen the border.
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Anutin defiant as border war grows
Read more: Anutin defiant as border war growsThailand will continue to defend its sovereignty if Cambodia fails to halt hostilities, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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Thai airstrike destroys Cambodian bridge
Read more: Thai airstrike destroys Cambodian bridgeTRAT — The Royal Thai Air Force destroyed the Chum Nea bridge in Pursat province, Cambodia, early Saturday with bombs dropped by two F-16 fighter jets in response to reports from the Thai navy of ongoing Cambodian military reinforcements near the border.
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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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Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Read more: Early dissolution seen rattling bourseAnalysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday’s announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
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Prescription scheme wins insurers’ nod
Read more: Prescription scheme wins insurers’ nodThe Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government’s “Sukkai Sabai Krabao” (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescriptions at participating outside pharmacies.
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Fears over impact on economic policy
Read more: Fears over impact on economic policyTrade associations say the dissolution of parliament could hinder the implementation of key economic policies, and have called for the formation of a new government with full authority within the legal timeframe.