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Commentary: Espionage and tariffs can’t tarnish TSMC’s crown
Read more: Commentary: Espionage and tariffs can’t tarnish TSMC’s crownIt’s been a long week for the world’s largest chipmaker. But it’s still selling the shovels during an AI gold rush, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
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What’s the flap in Indonesia over pirate protest flag against Prabowo government?
Read more: What’s the flap in Indonesia over pirate protest flag against Prabowo government?A pirate flag from the Japanese anime series One Piece has ignited controversy across Indonesia, with its symbolism of public discontent towards those in power drawing a strong government response.
Thailand
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Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
Read more: Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpoxA male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.
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Seven bombs rock two Narathiwat districts
Read more: Seven bombs rock two Narathiwat districtsNARATHIWAT – Seven small bomb explosions were reported in Yi-ngo and Rangae districts on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, in what authorities believe was an insurgent group’s attempt to stir up unrest ahead of the Muslim Ramadan fast.
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Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in Songkhla
Read more: Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in SongkhlaThe severe flooding in southern Thailand is a short-term drag on economic activity, but eventually will support a rebound in retail and construction-related stocks once the recovery begins, say analysts.
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Floodwater receding in three southern provinces
Read more: Floodwater receding in three southern provincesFlooding persisted in nine southern provinces on Thursday, with water reported to be receding in three provinces, including hard-hit Songkhla.
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Thaksin’s daughter posts family photo taken at prison
Read more: Thaksin’s daughter posts family photo taken at prisonFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was visited by his three children and their families at Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on Thursday, in a rare close-contact session arranged as part of New Year celebrations.
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Commentary: Espionage and tariffs can’t tarnish TSMC’s crown
Read more: Commentary: Espionage and tariffs can’t tarnish TSMC’s crownIt’s been a long week for the world’s largest chipmaker. But it’s still selling the shovels during an AI gold rush, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
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What’s the flap in Indonesia over pirate protest flag against Prabowo government?
Read more: What’s the flap in Indonesia over pirate protest flag against Prabowo government?A pirate flag from the Japanese anime series One Piece has ignited controversy across Indonesia, with its symbolism of public discontent towards those in power drawing a strong government response.
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Government denies flood response delays
Read more: Government denies flood response delaysThe government has rejected accusations of mismanagement and delays in responding to severe flooding in southern Thailand, insisting that evacuation advisories were issued in advance and many residents chose not to leave.
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At least 13 dead in Hong Kong high-rise blaze
Read more: At least 13 dead in Hong Kong high-rise blazeHONG KONG – A huge fire ripped through several high-rise blocks in a Hong Kong residential estate on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people, with media reporting that more residents were trapped inside.
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Flood horror: Daughter kept drowned mother’s body in floating fridge
Read more: Flood horror: Daughter kept drowned mother’s body in floating fridgeSONGKHLA: The tragic story of a woman forced to store her drowned mother’s body in a floating refrigerator as floodwaters poured through their home in Hat Yai has drawn an outpouring of sympathy on social media.