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Asian Development Bank pledges continued support for Southeast Asia amid economic uncertainty
Read more: Asian Development Bank pledges continued support for Southeast Asia amid economic uncertaintyADB president Masato Kanda says the bank is ready to step up its efforts, urging members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen regional cooperation.
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Trump says US, India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threat
Read more: Trump says US, India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threatTrump had announced earlier on Wednesday (Jul 30) that the US would impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India starting on Friday.
Thailand
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Poll pledge spurs probe call
Read more: Poll pledge spurs probe callRuangkrai Leekitwattana has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to look into the Pheu Thai Party’s “Nine New Millionaires a Day” scheme, which was unveiled at a major campaign rally in Bangkok on Friday.
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Thailand steps up Nipah monitoring
Read more: Thailand steps up Nipah monitoringThe Tourism Ministry has not received any reports of Nipah virus cases among Indian tourists in Thailand and has instructed its strategy and planning office to assess potential risks and contributing factors in order to prepare measures to prevent any impact on tourism.
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Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84
Read more: Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq and a man considered by historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, has died at the age of 84.
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Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costs
Read more: Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costsA new agreement between the Thai government and private hospitals aims to reduce living costs by 32 billion baht by promoting transparency in drug pricing and giving consumers more options when purchasing medications.
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Luxury condos experience growth as Bangkok demand surges
Read more: Luxury condos experience growth as Bangkok demand surgesDespite the global economic slowdown, Bangkok’s ultra-luxury condo market continues to grow, fuelled by sustained demand from Thailand’s wealthy elite and foreign investors, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.
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Asian Development Bank pledges continued support for Southeast Asia amid economic uncertainty
Read more: Asian Development Bank pledges continued support for Southeast Asia amid economic uncertaintyADB president Masato Kanda says the bank is ready to step up its efforts, urging members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen regional cooperation.
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Trump says US, India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threat
Read more: Trump says US, India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threatTrump had announced earlier on Wednesday (Jul 30) that the US would impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India starting on Friday.
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Thai govt steps up online scam fight
Read more: Thai govt steps up online scam fightFour key agencies are preparing to sign an agreement to boost the government’s effort to combat online scams and money laundering, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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Govt ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace plan
Read more: Govt ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace planPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to a four-point peace framework amid concerns over delays in landmine clearance along the Cambodian border.
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Co-payment scheme must be accessible by all, PM says
Read more: Co-payment scheme must be accessible by all, PM saysThe Ministries of Finance and Interior has been urged to ensure that vulnerable and marginalised groups can access the Phase 2 of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme.