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Trump says he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russia oil purchases
Read more: Trump says he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russia oil purchasesThe US president said last week he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and that it would also face an unspecified penalty.
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Malaysia will ‘protect every inch of Sabah’ in maritime dispute with Indonesia, says PM Anwar
Read more: Malaysia will ‘protect every inch of Sabah’ in maritime dispute with Indonesia, says PM AnwarMalaysia and Indonesia have overlapping claims over an oil-rich area in the Sulawesi Sea off the east coast of Sabah, with joint development a potential solution.
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Thailand ready to scrap sea-boundary deal with Cambodia
Read more: Thailand ready to scrap sea-boundary deal with CambodiaThe cabinet has been instructed to start preparing to void a 25-year-old memorandum of understanding (MoU) used by Thailand and Cambodia as a framework to settle their overlapping maritime boundaries.
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Finance chief vows to keep policy stable
Read more: Finance chief vows to keep policy stableCaretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has reaffirmed that economic policies will remain in place after the formation of a new government, adding that it will push for 2026 to be a “year of investment”.
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40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminent
Read more: 40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminentThe Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next week for a 40-baht flat-rate daily pass for the Purple and Red electric train lines.
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Food and whine: Jay Fai in hot water again
Read more: Food and whine: Jay Fai in hot water againThe Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurant Raan Jay Fai has defended its policies in the face of another social-media flap, this time alleging discrimination against Thais.
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PM orders faster mine clearance
Read more: PM orders faster mine clearancePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Ministry of Defence to speed up landmine clearance along the Thai–Cambodian border, reaffirming Thailand’s commitment to international humanitarian obligations.
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Trump says he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russia oil purchases
Read more: Trump says he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russia oil purchasesThe US president said last week he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and that it would also face an unspecified penalty.
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Malaysia will ‘protect every inch of Sabah’ in maritime dispute with Indonesia, says PM Anwar
Read more: Malaysia will ‘protect every inch of Sabah’ in maritime dispute with Indonesia, says PM AnwarMalaysia and Indonesia have overlapping claims over an oil-rich area in the Sulawesi Sea off the east coast of Sabah, with joint development a potential solution.
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Supreme Court orders B17bn tax on Thaksin
Read more: Supreme Court orders B17bn tax on ThaksinThe Supreme Court on Monday ruled against Thaksin Shinawatra in a long-running tax dispute, ordering him to pay 17.6 billion baht in personal income tax, fines and fees arising from the sale of Shin Corporation shares in 2006.
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Thailand reaffirms Cambodian violations, reserves right to respond
Read more: Thailand reaffirms Cambodian violations, reserves right to respondThailand reaffirms Cambodia’s violation of their joint declaration, while insisting on its desire to remain at peace but reserving the right to retaliate if provoked, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Monday.
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Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizens
Read more: Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizensHong Kong authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and prioritise personal safety in Japan, citing a rise in attacks against Chinese citizens in the country.