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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
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Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Read more: Weak economy could hamper prospects for cryptoWhile the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
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Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economy
Read more: Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economyThe government’s Khon La Khrueng (half-half) Plus co-payment scheme has officially ended, with more than 9.21 million participants fully using their allotted benefits, while over 10.5 million users did not exhaust their entitlements.
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Thais still keen on Japan
Read more: Thais still keen on JapanThe number of Thais visiting Japan posted growth of 8.2% in the first eight months as the market rebounded from a two-month slump with a 2.4% uptick in August.
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SkillsFuture an ‘ideal model’ for SE Asia
Read more: SkillsFuture an ‘ideal model’ for SE AsiaSingapore’s transformation into a global economic powerhouse offers a roadmap for Southeast Asian nations seeking to navigate an era of global uncertainty, says Heng Swee Keat, chairman of Singapore’s National Research Foundation and former deputy prime minister.
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Fiscal 2025 collection to miss target
Read more: Fiscal 2025 collection to miss targetThe government’s revenue collection for fiscal 2025, which comes to a close at the end of this month, is expected to miss the state target.
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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
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New government considers ways to stabilise baht
Read more: New government considers ways to stabilise bahtThe new government will work with the Bank of Thailand to manage the baht, now trading at its strongest level in four years, and will monitor capital inflows and gold trading for any irregularities, the incoming finance minister said on Thursday.
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Online complaints surge by 20% as threats spread
Read more: Online complaints surge by 20% as threats spreadThe Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) has reported a sharp rise in online complaints during the first eight months of 2025, with more than 27,000 cases filed, an increase of 20.1% year-on-year.
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Thailand dips in innovation index
Read more: Thailand dips in innovation indexThailand’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 dropped to 45th out of 139 economies from 41st last year, attributed to changes in the methodological framework, the rapid improvement of competitor economies, and declining rankings in some sub-indices.