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IN FOCUS: Oil giant Petronas’ existential challenge holds deep implications for Malaysia
Read more: IN FOCUS: Oil giant Petronas’ existential challenge holds deep implications for MalaysiaPetronas’ business model is under threat and its monopoly over Malaysia’s hydrocarbon reserves is being challenged by the Sarawak state government. This will have wide economic and political ramifications for the country, say observers.
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Commentary: The crisis of the Chinese family
Read more: Commentary: The crisis of the Chinese familyDespite ending the one-child policy, China’s traditional family structure is shrinking from economic pressures and cultural shifts, says economist Nancy Qian.
Thailand
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Bhumjaithai introduces first 3 coalition partners
Read more: Bhumjaithai introduces first 3 coalition partnersThe election-winning Bhumjaithai Party on Thursday announced three small parties as its initial coalition partners.
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Hat Yai school gunman captured
Read more: Hat Yai school gunman capturedPolice have arrested a gunman who fatally wounded a school director and injured two other people before taking hostages in Hat Yai district of Songkhla on Wednesday afternoon.
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Court extends appeal deadline in Thaksin’s lese majeste case
Read more: Court extends appeal deadline in Thaksin’s lese majeste caseThe Criminal Court has extended the deadline for prosecutors to file an appeal in the Section 112 case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, granting them an additional month to prepare their submission.
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Pawn shop lending growth skyrockets
Read more: Pawn shop lending growth skyrocketsEasy Money, one of the country’s leading pawn shop operators, expects to record its highest loan growth in two decades this year, driven largely by surging gold prices.
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Anutin warns against corrupt practices
Read more: Anutin warns against corrupt practicesCHIANG MAI: The government will step up investigations into narcotics and grey-market businesses, warning that all involved, including officials, will face consequences, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
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IN FOCUS: Oil giant Petronas’ existential challenge holds deep implications for Malaysia
Read more: IN FOCUS: Oil giant Petronas’ existential challenge holds deep implications for MalaysiaPetronas’ business model is under threat and its monopoly over Malaysia’s hydrocarbon reserves is being challenged by the Sarawak state government. This will have wide economic and political ramifications for the country, say observers.
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Commentary: The crisis of the Chinese family
Read more: Commentary: The crisis of the Chinese familyDespite ending the one-child policy, China’s traditional family structure is shrinking from economic pressures and cultural shifts, says economist Nancy Qian.
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Analysts forecast rate cut in December
Read more: Analysts forecast rate cut in DecemberAnalysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy interest rate at its meeting next month after GDP growth fell to the weakest pace in four years in the third quarter amid weakening domestic demand, slower public investment and a tourism slump.
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Parole would help ‘stressed’ Thaksin, says daughter
Read more: Parole would help ‘stressed’ Thaksin, says daughterFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is growing “very stressed” behind bars and parole could be good for his health, his daughter Paetongtarn said on Thursday.
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Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finale
Read more: Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finaleTwo judges have announced their resignation from the Miss Universe competition, with one arguing it was rigged, days before the pageant is set to crown its 74th winner in Bangkok.