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04:21 Trump tariffs threaten to pile more pain on Thailand's rice sector

Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worried for her family of nine when rice prices in the world's second-largest exporter of the staple crashed this year after India resumed exports.

22/04 US finalizes tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

The tariffs unveiled on Monday vary widely depending on the company and country.

21/04 Vietnam central bank preparing restructuring plan for troubled lender SCB

Vietnam's central bank is drafting a plan to restructure the troubled Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank, the lender at the centre of the country's biggest financial fraud on record, local media reported.

18/04 Malaysia PM to hold talks with Myanmar opposition after meeting junta chief

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will hold talks with a key Myanmar opposition group on Friday, a day after he met the leader of the war-torn country's ruling junta in Bangkok to discuss humanitarian needs after a devastating earthquake.

17/04 More Japanese embracing foreign rice, even before it became a tariff topic

When a severe rice shortage sent prices skyrocketing in Japan last year, Tokyo restaurant owner Arata Hirano did what had once seemed unthinkable: he switched to an American variety.

13/04 Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival

Revellers dressed in colourful shirts and goggles fired water guns at each other at the start of the Thai New Year on Sunday, a festival that is marked with water as a symbol of renewal, cleansing and a fresh start.

06/04 Rains add to challenge for Myanmar quake relief, toll at 3,471

Rains fell on parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar over the weekend, which aid agencies said could complicate relief efforts and raise the risk of disease as the United Nations aid chief said more tents were needed to shelter those left homeless.

05/04 Myanmar quake death toll at 3,354, junta leader returns from summit

The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake climbed to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, state media said on Saturday, as the visiting U.N. aid chief praised humanitarian and community groups for leading the aid response.

04/04 Thai arrest warrant issued for American academic on royal insult charges

A Thai court issued an arrest warrant for an American academic on charges of insulting the monarchy, a rare use of the country's "lese majeste" law against a foreigner, according to a document reviewed by Reuters on Friday.

04/04 Myanmar junta chief joins Bangkok regional summit as earthquake toll tops 3,100

Myanmar's junta leader attended a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, a week after a massive earthquake devastated parts of the impoverished war-torn country, killing more than 3,100, and spurring an appeal for help by the United Nations chief.

03/04 Shares in Nike, Adidas and Puma slide as tariffs hit Asian sourcing hubs

Shares in Nike , Adidas and Puma dropped sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a raft of new tariffs, including on Vietnam, Indonesia, and China, key sourcing markets for the sportswear companies.

03/04 Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers

Conditions could get even tougher for the huge relief effort after weather officials warned unseasonal rain could threaten the areas hardest-hit by the quake, such as Mandalay, Sagaing and the capital Naypyidaw.

03/04 Southeast Asia nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump

Vietnam's government said on Thursday it would set up a task force and other Southeast Asian nations said they plan to seek talks with Washington as they reel from being hit with some of U.S. President Donald Trump's heftiest tariffs.

03/04 Trump's global tariffs hurt China with 'all-round blockade'

Chinese outdoor furniture maker Jin Chaofeng set up a factory in Vietnam last July to escape higher U.S. tariffs. Now he is looking to close it, as Washington imposes steep levies on Hanoi and the rest of the world.

03/04 What's in Trump's sweeping new reciprocal tariff regime

U.S. President Donald Trump smashed a more than 75-year-old global trading system with a new baseline 10% U.S. tariff on goods from all countries and higher reciprocal tariff rates for countries that his administration says have high barriers to U.S. imports.

03/04 "There was a three-person group that seemed to be close to me, so I called out to you"... "THE TIME," a popular comedian who met in town during the "Cherry Blossom Season" that was touched by announcer Yasuzumi Shinichiro.

On the 3rd, TBS announcer Shinichiro Yasuzumi made a live appearance on the station's "THE TIME" (Monday to Friday, 5:20am), which will be the general host. During the relay time with Kawashima Akira of Kirin, the MC for the later program "Ravit!" (Monday to Friday, 8am), Yasuzumi asked, "Did you go to see the cherry blossoms?" Kawashima replied, "I haven't been able to go there yet." Continuing,

02/04 Myanmar junta should widen access for earthquake rescuers, aid and rights groups say

With thousands injured and infrastructure crippled following Friday's quake of magnitude 7.7, regional authorities were struggling to cope and desperately needed support.

01/04 Survivors of Myanmar quake left without food, water and shelter, aid groups say

In Mandalay, a resident told Reuters that people were desperately trying to organise their own efforts to dig bodies out of rubble as there was not enough equipment or rescue teams, and locals were wary of aftershocks.

31/03 Doctors, dogs and dollars: Who is giving aid to Myanmar after the earthquake?

Rescue workers, sniffer dogs, paramedics and millions of dollars in aid began arriving in Myanmar after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the war-torn country.

31/03 Thai watchdog had flagged concerns on building that collapsed in earthquake

An anti-corruption watchdog had flagged irregularities in the construction of a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed in an earthquake last week and killed at least 11 people, the head of the monitoring group told Reuters.

31/03 Woman pulled alive from Myanmar earthquake rubble; race to find more survivors

Rescuers freed a woman from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar, officials said on Monday, a glimmer of hope three days after a massive earthquake that killed around 2,000 as searchers in Myanmar and Thailand raced against time to find more survivors.

30/03 Amid earthquake crisis, Myanmar military still bombs towns

An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government criticised the junta on Sunday for conducting airstrikes on villages even as the country reels from an earthquake that has killed around 1,700 people.

30/03 Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities

Myanmar's neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor Southeast Asian nation.

29/03 Thai woman gives birth to baby girl amid chaos of earthquake

In the chaos of Friday's earthquake, a Thai woman gave birth to a baby girl on a rolling bed in a hospital as it was being evacuated.

29/03 In Taiwan's Little Myanmar, fear for quake affected relatives

Win Win has been glued to social media for the past day, trying to work out whether her family in Myanmar's Mandalay survived Friday's powerful earthquake, distracting herself at the Taiwan restaurant where she works by serving samosas and other snacks.

29/03 Myanmar quake death toll nears 700 as international aid starts to arrive

International aid began to arrive in Myanmar on Saturday as rescuers searched for survivors after a powerful earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian nation amid concerns the number killed would soar.

28/03 Fear, chaos as rare quake grinds Thailand's capital to a halt

Bangkok ground to a halt on Friday after a strong earthquake shook the clogged Thai capital, causing chaos and triggering city-wide evacuations that left many thousands of people stranded for much of the day.

28/03 What caused Myanmar, Thailand earthquake? Science of damage explained

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centred in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive damage in that country and also shook neighbouring Thailand on Friday.

28/03 Thailand's stock exchange suspends trading after Myanmar earthquake

The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended all trading activities for the afternoon session on Friday after a strong earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, the tremors of which were felt in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.

28/03 Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, panic in Bangkok

The 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar, and people rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and also in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand.

25/03 Southeast Asian stocks feel the heat from economic, U.S. tariff worries

Foreign investors have soured on Southeast Asian markets as the rising threat of U.S. tariffs, worries over domestic growth and a surge in Chinese stocks prompt them to look elsewhere for gains.

11/03 What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?

Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.

10/03 The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges

Stagnating palm-oil production and a biodiesel push in Indonesia could keep the price of cooking oil high for years.

06/03 Investors stay bearish on Asian currencies as trade war intensifies

Investors maintained their short bets on most Asian currencies as they assessed the prospects of an escalating global trade war after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on major trading partners, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

03/03 Virat Kohli, Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli made a world record by scoring a 'triple century', not against New Zealand?

Virat Kohli has scored history by scoring a special triple century against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy match.

02/03 Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli wife Anushka will play in the presence of Anushka, the most special, elder brother also reached?

Virat Kohli will come on the field to play the most special match of his career in the presence of his family. The last group match of the Champions Trophy will be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday.

27/02 TBS announcer Sasaki Maine grows with "THE TIME," and is impressed by Yasuzumi's "self-analysis": "It's all we need to learn"

TBS announcer Sasaki Maine (26), who appears on TBS's popular information program "THE TIME" (Monday to Friday, 5:20 a.m.), is rapidly gaining popularity. He was inspired by Yasuzumi Shinichiro (51), the general host of the program, and is currently growing in his ability, saying, "There are so many things to learn. I've been using all my high-level self-analysis as a reference." (Sakaguchi Aimumi

16/02 Win scholarships more than 6 billion to study in the US after 10 days of dossier

Despite being admitted to a French university, the desire to study in the US made Tue Nhi urgently prepare the application before the enrollment limit 10 days early, win a scholarship of more than 6 billion for 4 years.

10/02 Vicky Kaushal's teeth in the theater, so what is the film of Amrish Puri's grandson on OTT, what is there to watch this week?

Which films are releasing the second month of 2025 i.e. the second week of February. Also, which are such projects that will be present on OTT platforms this week. We are telling you what will be new in the entertainment world between 10 February 2025 to 16 February 2025.

30/01 8th Pay Commission: Not 186%, salary will increase 10 to 30% in the eighth pay commission, these allowances will increase with salary

8th Pay Commission: Employees have been relieved after approving the formation of 8th Pay Commission of Central Government. After the approval of the Modi government, it is decided that from January 2026 next year, central employees will get salary under the 8th Pay Commission. The salary in the 8th Pay Commission can increase by 10 to 30 percent. There are also reports that salary may increase by

26/01 India's power house ready to roar! ISRO showed a glimpse

ISRO 100th Mission Launch: The historic GSLV-F15 mission will be launched from Sriharikota on January 29, 2025. Regarding this, ISRO has said that GSLV-F15 is ready to fly.

25/01 South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday

South Korea will release by Monday a preliminary report on last month's Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people, the deadliest air disaster on the nation's soil, the transport ministry said on Saturday.

24/01 Detained tycoon She Zhijiang, who says he spied for China, alleges abuse in Thai jail

A jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China received "inhumane treatment" in a Thai prison after saying he was a Chinese spy, his lawyers have told Interpol, saying they fear for his life.

24/01 Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows

Southeast Asian cities were among five most polluted in the world on Friday according to air-monitoring organisation IQAir, with Ho Chi Minh City ranked second-most polluted, followed by Phnom Penh and Bangkok fourth and fifth, respectively.

24/01 China readies for Lunar New Year, amid worries about the economy

Travellers thronged railway stations and airports on Friday, clutching large suitcases and gifts such as boxes of fruit as they joined millions of Chinese returning to their hometowns to celebrate the Lunar New Year festival with family.

23/01 Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations   

Thailand on Thursday became the first country in Southeast Asia to hold legal same-sex weddings, with LGBT groups aiming to mark the occasion with more than 1,000 marriage registrations in a single day.

22/01 South Korea to remove concrete embankment blamed for exacerbating deadly plane crash

South Korea's transport ministry said on Wednesday that it would remove the concrete embankment installed at Muan International Airport following last month's Jeju Air crash, its deadliest domestic air disaster.

22/01 Mufasa: The Lion King approaches $600 million in 20 days - Youm7

The action and animation movie Mufasa: The Lion King is close to achieving $600 million at the global box office since its release.

17/01 "6 Nami" announcer tries "early morning gourmet" for the first time in "THE TIME"... "Experienced food reporting more than 100 times in my life"

On the 17th, freelance announcer Chiaki Hara appeared live on TBS's "THE TIME," (Monday to Friday, 5:20 a.m.). This week, announcer Takasato Furuta, who is in charge of the "Early Morning Gourmet" corner broadcast live from restaurants, is on vacation. On this day, Hara Hara, who regularly appears on the program's "TIME Marketing Department", appeared as a substitute. It was broadcast live from ``

16/01 Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island itself, a tourist hotspot better known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets.

13/01 Thailand's cabinet approves draft law to legalise casinos and gambling

Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday.

12/01 Thai rice fields transformed into vibrant art depicting red dragon, feline deity  

A red dragon, a feline deity and dogs and cats cover Tanyapong Jaikham's rice paddies in northern Thailand, a living tribute in rice plants to flooding that inundated nearby areas in September, stranding thousands.

11/01 Suspected killer of former Cambodia lawmaker sent to Thailand

A suspected hitman accused of killing a Cambodian former opposition lawmaker in a brazen attack in Bangkok was handed over to Thai authorities on Saturday from Cambodia, where he had been arrested after crossing the border.

10/01 Thai tycoon's family claims $2.7 bln from Leonardo over fatal Leicester City crash

The family of Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died when his helicopter crashed in 2018, said on Friday it had made a 2.15 billion pound ($2.65 billion) legal claim against Italian defence company Leonardo in a London court.

08/01 A tragic incident: two lovers committed suicide from the 13th floor

A tragic incident: two lovers committed suicide from the 13th floor

08/01 Thai police seek to arrest suspected killer of former Cambodian lawmaker

A Thai court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for an alleged hit man who shot dead a former Cambodian opposition lawmaker in a brazen attack in Bangkok's crowded old quarter, police said.

06/01 South Korea extends shutdown of Muan airport due to crash probe

South Korea's government said on Monday it will extend the shutdown of Muan International Airport by a week to Jan. 14, citing the ongoing investigation into the crash of a Jeju Air jet that killed 179 passengers on board.

31/12 Empty desks and tears mark five colleagues killed in South Korean plane crash

Empty desks and a calendar marking days off after Christmas sit in a South Korean office where five co-workers once planned a holiday to Thailand which ended in tragedy on Sunday when their return Jeju Air flight crashed.

30/12 Biggest aviation accidents of 2024

The crash on Sunday of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 in Seoul killed a total of 179 people in the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.

30/12 Thailand says no evidence of bank transactions for Myanmar weapons

Thailand's central bank and anti-money laundering agency said on Monday that they have not found any evidence to support a report from a U.N. expert that some of the country's banks were used to help Myanmar's junta acquire weapons.

30/12 Thai family grieves for daughter in Jeju Air crash

A family in northeastern Thailand are mourning the loss of Jongluk Duangmanee, one of two Thai nationals of the Jeju Air crash, and wish to bring her body home for a religious ceremony.

29/12 Father of woman killed in South Korea air crash says the tragedy is unbelievable

Jeon Je-young keeps playing the video of the plane with his daughter and another 180 people on board slamming into a wall and bursting into flames at a South Korean airport.

29/12 Experts question bird strike as cause of deadly South Korean airliner crash

Uncertainties surround the deadliest crash on South Korean soil, experts said on Sunday, questioning initial suggestions that a bird strike might have brought down Jeju Air flight 7C2216.

29/12 Jeju Air crash deadliest on South Korean soil

The crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 on Sunday marks the deadliest ever on South Korean soil and the worst involving a South Korean airline since a 1997 Korean Air Lines crash in Guam that killed more than 200.

26/12 Thousands mark 20 years after deadly Indian Ocean tsunami

Survivors and families of victims visited mass graves, lit candles and comforted one another across Southeast and South Asia in ceremonies to mark the disaster that killed some 230,000 people.

24/12 Javelin thrower Kitaguchi Haruka smiles at her "marriage luck" predicted by Getters Iida on "THE TIME"... "I had no plans so it was fun to watch."

On the 24th, Kitaguchi Kitaguchi, a gold medalist in the women's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, appeared live in the studio on TBS's ``THE TIME,'' (Monday to Friday, 5:20 a.m.), hosted by announcer Shinichiro Azumi. On the program, Getters Iida predicted his fortune for 2025. A VTR was broadcast that predicted Kitaguchi's personality, next year's fortune, lucky colors that will improve his l

24/12 Thai cabinet approves handouts, minimum wage increase and tax breaks, PM says

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved new minimum wage increases from January, tax breaks to boost spending and the second phase the government's signature handout scheme, the prime minister said.

24/12 Aceh hopeful as Indonesia beefs up warning system 20 years after tsunami

Traumatised by the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit Indonesia 20 years ago, Teuku Hafid Hududillah has spent his adult life making sure that if disaster strikes again, his home province of Aceh will be ready.

24/12 Rare tigresses earn social media fame as stars of Thailand zoo

Rare golden tigresses with cream-coloured coats and wide eyes at a zoo in northern Thailand have become internet sensations, after luring massive crowds to shows where they have been trained to perform tricks.

23/12 Indonesian tsunami survivor holds on to hope for missing son after 20 years

"If he is still alive, I wish for him to come home."

21/12 Philippines set up Thailand semi clash with Vietnam to face Singapore

The Philippines will face reigning champions Thailand in next week's semi-finals of the Asean Championship after Albert Capellas' side secured a 1-0 win over Indonesia on Saturday to advance to the last four of the regional competition.

21/12 Thai ceremony for the dead brings good karma and emotional closure

When two month old Bibeam died in November 2023, the temples in her district would not cremate her, considering her too young for such a ceremony.

19/12 Twenty years after Indian Ocean tsunami, Thai ex-fisherman stands at the ready

Banlue Choosin has been monitoring the seas around Thailand's southern Phang Nga province for signs of abnormality for nearly two decades.

17/12 Morning Bid: Central bank fever builds, saps risk appetite

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

16/12 UK Christmas dinner staple is bigger and better thanks to a great growing season

Whether a lover or a hater of this Christmas dinner staple, one thing's for sure - they'll be bigger and better than ever this Christmas, experts say.

16/12 Malaysia PM appoints Thai heavyweight Thaksin his adviser on ASEAN

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday appointed Thailand's billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of Southeast Asia's regional bloc next year.

15/12 Ethereum is predicted to reach a new all-time high in the first quarter of next year or rise to $8,800

Market analysts predict that Ethereum (ETH) could reach a new all-time high in the first quarter of 2025. Despite Bitcoin (BTC) breaking above $100,000 for the first time on December 6th, Ethereum has failed to maintain the key psychological level of $4,000. However, according to a market report released by ByBit, Ethereum has taken a big hit after last week's deleveraging of the crypto market.

13/12 Former champion Wawrinka accepts wildcard for Australian Open

Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka was among nine players handed wildcards to compete at next month's Australian Open, tournament organisers announced on Friday.

11/12 Behind UnitedHealth exec's accused killer, a possible history of back pain emerges

A potential history of back pain emerged on Tuesday as a point of interest in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, based on accounts from two people who knew the suspect and details from his social media profiles.

01/12 Thailand protests Myanmar's navy firing at Thai fishing boats

Thailand protested an incident involving Myanmar's navy firing on Thai fishing vessels, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Sunday, after one fisherman drowned, two were injured and dozens were detained from one of the boats.

30/11 Myanmar navy fires at Thai fishing boats, detains 31 fishermen, Thailand says

Myanmar's navy opened fire on a group of Thai fishing vessels on Saturday, causing one fisherman to drown, and detained 31 crew members from one of the boats, a spokesperson for Thailand's Defence Ministry said.

30/11 Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades

The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, authorities said, as tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to rising water levels in the past three days.

30/11 US sets tariffs for solar panels from Southeast Asian nations

U.S. trade officials announced on Friday a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods.

26/11 World Boxing announces creation of new Asian confederation

World Boxing on Tuesday backed the newly-formed Asian boxing confederation to represent and promote the sport in the region, an organisation not associated with the Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA).

25/11 New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home

Two Danes, two Australians, a Briton and an American died from methanol poisoning after visiting Vang Vieng, an idyllic town that is popular with foreign backpackers.

21/11 Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

An Australian teenager died on Thursday after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos, Thai police and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, the fourth foreign national now suspected to have died in the incident.

21/11 “Looking energetic” “Godly” Takuro Yoshida’s current status after “retiring” in 2022…THE ALFEE’s Konosuke Sakazaki released

Konosuke Sakazaki of the three-person band THE ALFEE updated his Instagram by the 21st. He reported that he and singer Takuro Yoshida visited the home of Takahiko Ishikawa, the god of acoustic guitar. Sakazaki released three shots with a big smile on his face. ``Since suffering a cerebral infarction 10 years ago, Mr. Ishikawa has lost the use of his right hand, but he has been able to create many

19/11 Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts

Singapore shares jumped to a 17-year high on Tuesday, powered by a rally in index heavyweight financials, as the city-state ramps up efforts to revive its stock market.

17/11 ``THE TIME,'' announcer Shinichiro Azumi, regarding the Hyogo prefecture gubernatorial election, ``I am fully aware of the criticism of television and the media.''

TBS's ``THE TIME,'' (Monday to Friday, 5:20 a.m.), hosted by TBS announcer Shinichiro Azumi, was broadcast live on the 18th. In the program, Announcer Asumi mentioned that former Governor Motohiko Saito was re-elected in the Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election held on the 17th. ``There are some people who say, ``I don't know which information to believe,'' or ``Heliocentric theory and geocentr

17/11 Morning Bid: EM conditions tighten, outflows heighten

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

15/11 Masahiro Nakai, live appearance on "THE TIME," "It's fresh...I feel like I'm still sleeping"

On the 15th, entertainer Masahiro Nakai appeared live on TBS's "THE TIME," (Monday to Friday, 5:20 a.m.). Nakai appeared in the special feature of the currently ongoing international baseball tournament "Ragzas Presents 3rd WBSC Premier 12" as the "Samurai Japan Certified Support Captain". Nakai was introduced by the station's announcer Ai Eto as the general host on Friday at the studio. When anno

14/11 Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations

Asia-Pacific travel demand has recovered from the pandemic, but earnings at the region's airlines are under pressure from supply chain problems disrupting operations and exposing them to strengthening consumer protection rules, industry executives say.

05/11 After SpaceX's requests, Taiwanese suppliers move manufacturing abroad, sources say

Elon Musk's SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers to transfer manufacturing off the island, leading to some relocating portions of their supply chain, according to sources employed by and close to the equipment makers and corporate documents.

04/11 Williams hurting after three big crashes in Brazil

Williams boss James Vowles said he was 'hurting' after the Formula One team suffered three costly crashes in Brazil on Sunday and dropped a place in the constructors' world championship.

04/11 Chinese solar firms go where US tariffs don't reach

Some Chinese-owned solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, while new plants are popping up in Laos and Indonesia.

01/11 US calls Vietnam's blogger sentence harsh, deeply troubled by abduction reports

The United States said on Thursday it was concerned by Vietnam's conviction and "harsh" sentencing of blogger Duong Van Thai, and deeply troubled by reports he was abducted by Vietnamese authorities in Thailand.

30/10 French economy expanded 0.4% in Q3, INSEE says

French economic growth beat estimates by accelerating by 0.4% in the third quarter 2024 from 0.2% in the second quarter because of impact of the Paris Olympic Games, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Wednesday.

24/10 Spirit Aero losses deepen, burns cash as Boeing strike bites

Spirit AeroSystems posted deeper quarterly losses on Wednesday and said it was burning through dwindling cash reserves, as a strike by Boeing U.S. factory workers hammered the finances of its biggest supplier.

23/10 Focus: China's exporters run for cover as US election nears

If Donald Trump wins next month's U.S. presidential election, Mike Sagan's toy-making company will halve its China supply chain within a year.

20/10 Toru Hashimoto is absent from his regular appearance on "Sunday News THE PRIME"...Announcer Yaeko Umezu announces, "I'm on vacation."

On the 20th, former Osaka Prefectural Governor Toru Hashimoto took a break from Fuji TV's ``Sunday News THE PRIME'' (Sundays at 7:30 a.m.), where he is a regular commentator. The station's announcer Yaeko Umezu, who serves as the caster, announced, ``Regular commentator Toru Hashimoto is on hiatus.'' He did not reveal the reason for his absence.

16/10 A report reveals what is hidden about the Arab countries.. Iraq has the lowest Internet freedom

Alsumaria News - International Digital rights have declined at the global level for the 14th year in a row, according to what the American non-governmental organization Freedom House indicated in its annual report on Internet freedom issued on Wednesday.

11/09 Exclusive: Thailand's EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow

As sales of electric vehicles miss expectations in Southeast Asia's largest market, Thailand's main group of manufacturers, comprising large Chinese and Japanese firms, seeks to extend production deadlines set in a government scheme of incentives.

07/09 Thailand's PM Paetongtarn vows to stimulate the economy "right away"

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Saturday her new government will seek to stimulate the economy "right away" and will continue with the policies of former premier Srettha Thavisin.

06/09 Lawmakers probe if US retailers bought Chinese auto parts that evaded tariffs

A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the CEOs of six major auto parts retailers if they bought products from a Chinese company that may have evaded U.S. tariffs, according to letters seen by Reuters on Friday.

06/09 Exclusive: India to extend sugar export ban to boost local supplies, ethanol output, sources say

India plans to extend a ban on sugar exports for the second straight year as the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener grapples with the prospects of lower cane output, government sources said.

04/09 Thailand's king endorses PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's new cabinet

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's new cabinet, the Royal Gazette showed on Wednesday, with 12 new faces in the 36-member lineup.

30/08 Verstappen top as Antonelli crashes in Italian GP practice

Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, expected to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season, crashed on his Formula One practice debut at the Italian Grand Prix on Friday while Max Verstappen went fastest.

30/08 Thailand's anti-graft body opens new probe into embattled political opposition

Thailand's anti-graft body on Friday said it was investigating 44 members of the disbanded Move Forward party, following a complaint seeking their lifetime bans from politics for backing legislation aimed at amending a law against royal insults.

29/08 Thailand jails for life son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho over grisly murder

A Thai court on Thursday jailed for life the son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho for the high-profile murder and dismembering of a Colombian man last year on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan.

27/08 Nigeria's president appoints new security and intelligence chiefs

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu named new homeland security and foreign intelligence chiefs on Monday, a week after their predecessors resigned abruptly, as Africa's most populous nation fights a northeastern insurgency and rampant kidnappings.

25/08 Mudslide in Thailand's Phuket kills 13, including 2 Russians, official says

Thirteen people including a Russian couple died in a mudslide on the Thai resort island of Phuket, the authorities said Sunday, after calling off a search for missing persons.

23/08 Morning Bid: Dollar strikes back, Japan in spotlight

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

22/08 Thailand confirms mpox case is clade 1b, second outside of Africa

Thailand on Thursday confirmed an mpox case reported this week was the clade 1b strain of the virus, the second confirmed case of the variant outside of Africa.

22/08 Morning Bid: Bank of Korea eyed, US yields slide

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

21/08 Morning Bid: Two rate calls on deck as markets consolidate

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

20/08 Japan looks to boost seafood exports to new markets after Chinese ban, trade body says

Japan is ramping up promotional efforts to boost seafood exports to more destinations in Asia, the U.S., and Europe as it seeks to fill a sales gap left by a year-long Chinese import ban, the head of the Japan External Trade Organization said.

20/08 'We're going nowhere' - Thai opposition figure says court interventions must stop

Politicians in Thailand must reform the judiciary to prevent interventions that have the country "going around in circles", a recently banned opposition figurehead said, after two big rulings that dissolved his party and dismissed a prime minister.

18/08 Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was endorsed as prime minister by Thailand's king on Sunday, two days after parliament elected her, paving the way for her to form a cabinet in the coming weeks.

16/08 Thailand's Paetongtarn Shinawatra wins parliamentary backing to become new PM

Political neophyte Paetongtarn Shinawatra won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister on Friday, only a day after she was thrust into the spotlight amid an unrelenting power struggle between the warring elites.

15/08 Thailand's Pheu Thai party to decide PM candidate as parliamentary vote looms

The biggest party in Thailand's caretaker government met on Thursday to choose a successor for dismissed premier Srettha Thavisin, as it races to shore up alliances a day ahead of a pivotal parliamentary vote on a new prime minister.

14/08 What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed on Wednesday by the Constitutional Court for a breach of ethics in appointing to his cabinet a former lawyer who was briefly imprisoned 16 years ago.

14/08 Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

Srettha Thavisin won a parliamentary vote to become Thailand's prime minister last August, after a closely-fought election where his party had finished only second.

14/08 Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a former lawyer who served jail time, raising the spectre of more political upheaval and a reset of the governing alliance.

10/08 Khelif delights newfound devotees with statement win at Paris Games

"I am a woman like any woman," Imane Khelif said of controversy surrounding her gender. "I was born a woman and I have lived as a woman."

09/08 Thailand's disbanded opposition regroups under new anti-establishment party

Thailand's disbanded opposition Move Forward unveiled a new leadership and political vehicle on Friday that will become the biggest party in parliament, naming it People's Party, and promising to advance its predecessor's progressive platform.

07/08 Thai politics on edge as court decides fate of anti-establishment party

A court in Thailand will decide on Wednesday the fate of the progressive opposition party, Move Forward, in a case that has compounded fears of a re-igniting of a power struggle between influential conservatives and popularly elected parties.

07/08 Explainer: Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party

Thailand's Constitutional Court will rule on two politically charged cases in the next week that will decide the fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the popular opposition party, amid heightened uncertainty over potential upheaval.

06/08 Boxing-Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute

Imane Khelif, the boxer at the centre of a gender dispute, beat Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision in a welterweight semi-final fight at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to progress to the women's final at Roland Garros.

06/08 Algeria's Khelif is the victim of a power struggle, says coach

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer thrust into the centre of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, has grafted hard to reach her level and is the victim of a power struggle for control of the sport, her coach said on Tuesday.

05/08 Morning Bid: Goodbye soft landing, hello emergency landing

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

03/08 Algerian boxer Khelif eyes gold amid gender row

IOC president Thomas Bach said there "was never any doubt" that Khelif was a woman.

11/07 Thailand announces new senate, replacing army-appointed lawmakers

Thailand's Election Commission on Wednesday endorsed 200 new senators who will replace a military-appointed upper house, revealing a new legislative body that analysts say could make it harder for the embattled ruling Pheu Thai party to govern.

06/07 Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes front-row lockout in qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Lando Norris completing a one-two-three of home drivers.

06/07 China's BYD acquires 20% stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive

China's BYD , will acquire a 20% stake in its local distributor Rever Automotive in Thailand, its largest market outside of China where it is an electric vehicle market leader, the companies said Saturday.

30/06 Myanmar central bank denies UN report on weapons transactions

Myanmar's central bank denied a U.N. report that the country's military government can still access money and weapons for its war against anti-coup forces, saying financial institutions under the bank's supervision followed prescribed procedures.

28/06 As South Korea's population shrinks, same-sex couples say they can help

South Koreans Kim Eun-ha and Park Cho-hyeon would like to get married and have children, a plan that fits in with government ambitions to boost the world's lowest fertility rate.

25/06 How to become a barbarian, Khatushyam ji? Why did Lord Krishna ask for sacrifice in the Mahabharata war?

There are many characters of Mahabharata who are worshiped as Gods in Kaliyuga. One of them was Barbarik, who was a demon but today in the form of Lord Khatushyam, he not only has a temple but is also worshiped with great faith. But it is interesting to know how Barbarik became Khatushyam. So let's know...

23/06 Verstappen beats Norris to continue reign in Spain

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix for the third year in a row on Sunday after McLaren's pole-sitter Lando Norris lost out at the start and finished 2.2 seconds behind.

22/06 Norris snatches pole with 'perfect lap' in Spain

Lando Norris hailed a perfect lap to put McLaren on pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday and deny Red Bull's triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen the top slot.

22/06 Thai PM Srettha defends frequent overseas travel

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his frequent globe-trotting during his first 10 months as leader of the Southeast Asian nation, in remarks aired in a television broadcast on Saturday.

21/06 Chinese automakers retain grip over Southeast Asia's booming electric car market

Electric vehicle sales are surging in Southeast Asia, led by China's BYD and Vietnam's VinFast , eating into the internal combustion engine car market dominated by Japanese and Korean firms, Counterpoint Research said on Friday.

19/06 Thai PM proposes $102 bln budget to parliament to revive economy

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday proposed a 3.753 trillion baht ($102 billion) budget for the 2025 fiscal year to jump-start the country's sluggish economy as lawmakers began a three-day debate.

18/06 Thailand passes landmark bill recognising marriage equality

Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, paving the way for the country to become the third territory in Asia to recognise same-sex couples after Nepal and Taiwan.

18/06 As Thailand moves to pass same-sex marriage law, couple wait to tie the knot

Thai lesbian couple Vorawan "Beaut" Ramwan and Anticha "An" Sangchai are patiently waiting for the passage of their country's same-sex marriage law so that they can cement their relationship after four years together.

18/06 Thaksin indicted as Thailand braces for court cases amid risk of political crisis

Influential former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the ruling government, was formally indicted on Tuesday for allegedly insulting the monarchy in a 2015 media interview, a spokesman for the attorney-general's office said.

17/06 Explainer: Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis

Thailand faces a critical week of court cases that could trigger a political crisis in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, with the fate of the prime minister and the main opposition hanging in the balance.

14/06 Haifa Wehbe sends a scathing message to her critics

Actress Haifa Wehbe sent a scathing message to critics of her attendance at an event at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, who considered her presence on the red carpet to be a desire to steal the spotlight without a real quality.

14/06 Morning Bid: Caution at Fed, but what about the Bank of Japan?

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

13/06 Morning Bid: US disinflation good, Chinese disinflation bad

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

12/06 Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices

Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite prices hovering near the record highs it hit in May, industry officials say, as buyers snap up the metal to hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

12/06 Morning Bid: China CPI lands ahead of U.S. CPI, Fed double whammy

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

11/06 Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight

Singapore Airlines has sent offers of compensation to passengers on board a flight last month that encountered severe turbulence that led to dozens of injuries and one death, the carrier said on Tuesday.

09/06 Majority of Thais unhappy with PM Srettha's government, poll shows

A majority of Thais are dissatisfied with the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who took office nine months ago, as it has not been able to resolve the country's problems and implement policies, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

09/06 Thai ex-PM Thaksin says ready to face royal insult charges

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday he was ready to face charges of insulting the monarchy that mark a setback to a political heavyweight whose allies are currently in government.

06/06 US solar projects could boom amid deadline to use up tax-exempt panel glut

A two-year U.S. tariff holiday on solar panels from Southeast Asia expires on Thursday, starting the clock ticking for American project developers to use the huge amount of equipment they stockpiled duty-free over that period by the end of this year.

05/06 Morning Bid: Political, market volatility spice markets up

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

01/06 Thai LGBT community start Pride Month ahead of marriage equality bill readings

Rainbow flags filled the streets of Bangkok on Saturday at the start of Pride Month as Thailand inches closer to recognising same-sex marriages.

31/05 Extreme Asian heat spurs LNG demand ahead of summer months

Extreme temperatures across Asia are driving up liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand in the region as importers seek cargoes ahead of summer, with imports in South Asia hitting records.

29/05 Singapore flight investigation finds sharp altitude drop caused injuries

Preliminary findings released on Wednesday of an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence last week showed that a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries.

29/05 ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil for $22.5 bln in latest energy merger

ConocoPhillips on Wednesday agreed to buy Marathon Oil in a $22.5 billion all-stock deal, the latest in a series of mega-deals in the oil and gas industry as companies look to bolster reserves.

29/05 Thailand to indict influential former PM Thaksin over royal insult

Thailand's attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said on Wednesday, in a setback to a political heavyweight whose loyalists are currently in government.

27/05 Thai musician gets 4 years in jail for insulting monarchy, local media reports

A Thai court on Monday sentenced activist musician Chaiamorn Kaewwiboonpan to four years in jail for insulting the monarchy and violations of the computer crimes act, local media reported.

27/05 Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy

A Thai court on Monday sentenced opposition lawmaker Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said, over a speech she made three years ago at an anti-government protest.

27/05 Aircraft that was in severe turbulence incident returns to Singapore

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft used for a flight in which a passenger died during severe turbulence returned to Singapore on Sunday, five days after its emergency landing in Bangkok, the carrier said in a statement.

25/05 Thai hospital says 43 people from Singapore Airlines flight still under treatment

Forty three people who were on board a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence remain hospitalised in Bangkok four days after the emergency, a hospital in the Thai capital said on Saturday.

24/05 Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after turbulence incident

Singapore Airlines has tweaked its in-flight seatbelt sign policies and altered at least one flight route after a turbulence incident this week killed one person and left dozens more hospitalised, according to the airline and flight data.

23/05 Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care

Twenty people who were aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence and diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing on Tuesday remain in intensive care, a hospital official said on Thursday.

23/05 'Boiling not warming': Marine life suffers as Thai sea temperatures hit record

Aquatic life from coral reefs to fish in the Thailand's eastern gulf coast is suffering as sea surface temperatures hit record highs this month amid a regional heatwave, worrying scientists and local communities.

22/05 Injured passengers on Singapore Airlines face varied compensation

Passengers injured by severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday are likely eligible for compensation, but the amount each receives could differ dramatically even for identical injuries due to an international treaty.

22/05 Shaken passengers arrive in Singapore after turbulence-hit flight

More than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight hit by heavy turbulence that left dozens injured and one dead finally reached Singapore on a relief flight Wednesday morning after an emergency landing in Bangkok.

21/05 Singapore Airlines plane made 'dramatic drop', people flung into lockers, says passenger

There was little warning of the chaos that was about to be unleashed onboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.

21/05 Singapore Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Bangkok, one dead, 30 injuries reported

A Singapore Airlines flight from London made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday due to severe turbulence, the airline said, with one passengers on board dead and injuries reported.

20/05 Red Lobster probes "endless shrimp" losses after bankruptcy filing

Red Lobster, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida on Sunday night, is investigating the role its majority owner Thai Union played in the restaurant chain's "endless shrimp" promotion that caused $11 million in losses, court documents showed.

17/05 She drugged her child to extract his organs and sell them online

Egyptian media reported today, Friday, that the security services in Port Said Governorate were able to arrest a woman named H. Th. D while she intended to drug her young child in order to extract his entrails and internal organs and sell them to the human organ trafficking mafia.

17/05 Forty Thai senators seek PM's dismissal over cabinet appointment

Forty caretaker senators on Friday petitioned Thailand's Constitutional Court to dismiss Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over a cabinet appointment which they say breaches the constitution.

17/05 FIFA Congress to choose Women's World Cup host, seek racism penalties

Soccer's world body FIFA will decide the 2027 Women's World Cup host at its annual Congress on Friday and discuss a push for strict penalties to stamp out racism and Palestine's pursuit of sanctions against Israel's federation over the Gaza war.

16/05 Celtic wins the Scottish Football League title for the 54th time

Celtic wins the Scottish Football League title for the 54th time

16/05 White House moves to protect US solar manufacturers from Chinese competition

The White House on Thursday said it would protect domestic solar factories from Chinese competition by scrapping a tariff exemption for imported double-sided panels and making it easier for projects to claim a subsidy for using American-made products.

08/05 The Ukrainian Parliament extends the state of war and mobilization for the 11th time

The Ukrainian Parliament extends the state of war and mobilization for the 11th time

02/05 Egypt.. The National Media Authority reveals details of the fall of one of its employees from the 27th floor

Egypt.. The National Media Authority reveals details of the fall of one of its employees from the 27th floor

01/05 Thai King approves ex-diplomat Maris as foreign minister

Retired diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa has been endorsed as the country's new foreign minister by Thailand's king, the official Royal Gazette said on Wednesday.

28/04 Thai foreign minister quits after cabinet reshuffle

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has resigned, the government said on Sunday, after being removed from the post of deputy prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle, at a time when the Southeast Asian country seeks to help resolve a conflict in Myanmar.

27/04 US Air Force awards $13 billion Doomsday plane contract to Sierra Nevada

The U.S. Air Force said on Friday that it has awarded a $13 billion contract to Sierra Nevada Corp to develop a successor to the E-4B, known as the Doomsday plane due to its ability to survive a nuclear war.

26/04 Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflict

Thailand called on Friday for the regional bloc ASEAN to take a more proactive role in trying to resolve the crisis in military-ruled Myanmar, after weeks of fighting near its border that halted trade and led to a brief influx of refugees.

24/04 Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border

A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by soldiers of the ruling junta from whom the rebels had this month wrested the key trading post, an official said on Wednesday.

23/04 Spirit, Boeing enter into memorandum of agreement to improve aero supplier's issues

Spirit AeroSystems and Boeing entered into a memorandum of agreement to address issues that include the aero parts supplier's higher levels of inventory, contract assets and lower operational cash flows.

20/04 Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops

Fighting raged at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses, media and Thailand's government said, forcing about 200 civilians to flee as rebels pressed to flush out junta troops holed up for days at a bridge border crossing.

20/04 Thai divers seek to take on 'ghost gear' threatening marine life

Beneath the surface of the turquoise waters off a beach on Thailand's holiday island of Phuket, divers laboriously collect abandoned fishing gear, much of it made from plastic, that is tangled on coral and trapping sea life.

18/04 Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears

Myanmar's detained former leader and Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from prison to house arrest possibly to be used by the Southeast Asian nation's ruling junta as a human shield in its conflict with resistance fighters, her son said on Thursday.

18/04 In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink

Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ruling junta last week, offers a glimpse of dynamics playing out across the Southeast Asian country as its vaunted military reels from battlefield losses.

17/04 China's military plans more drills near Myanmar border

China will hold air defence and live-fire drills near its border with Myanmar from Wednesday, state media said, in this month's second round of such exercises as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta and rebel forces intensifies.

15/04 Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town

A resistance group fighting Myanmar's military rule said on Sunday its fighters had repelled an attempt by junta troops to advance on the key town of Myawaddy along the Thai border that was seized by the rebels last week.

12/04 Thailand kicks off Songkran water festival with a splash

Revellers in Thailand started the traditional new year or Songkran water festival with a splash on Friday, cooling off from the city's heat by throwing water at each other on the streets of the capital Bangkok.

12/04 Exodus to Thailand continues after fall of key Myanmar border town

A stream of people, some fearing air strikes, queued at a border crossing to flee Myanmar early on Friday, a day after the strategically vital town of Myawaddy near Thailand fell to anti-junta resistance that is gaining strength.

11/04 Thai PM says rate cut would have been right for economy, public 'suffering'

Thailand's economy would have benefited from a cut in key interest rates, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday in a response to the Bank of Thailand's (BOT) decision to hold interest rates steady.

11/04 Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting

Some 200 Myanmar military personnel withdrew to a bridge connecting the border town of Myawaddy to Thailand on Thursday following a days-long assault in the area by anti-junta rebels, according to an ethnic armed group spokesman and local media.

10/04 Thai military step up patrols along Myanmar border as clashes continue

Thailand's military tightened security on Wednesday along a western border town adjoining Myanmar, where anti-junta rebels continued to clash with a weakened military that has suffered a string of defeats in frontier areas.

10/04 Thailand has yet to decide on indicting ex-PM Thaksin in royal insult case

Thai authorities have postponed until next month a hearing with influential former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on whether to indict him over a royal insult complaint, officials said on Wednesday.

09/04 Thai PM says sensitive issues at play in Myanmar dialogue, must address all sides

There were sensitive issues in initiating talks between Myanmar's junta and anti-junta groups, Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said after a cabinet meeting that discussed the escalating conflict in its neighbouring country.

09/04 Chevron hands Myanmar gas field stake to junta, Thailand's PTTEP

U.S. energy company Chevron has quit the Yadana natural gas field in Myanmar, a spokesperson said on Monday, more than two years after it condemned violence and human rights abuses there and announced it would leave.

08/04 Exclusive: Thai PM: central bank should cut rates by at least 25 bps

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters the central bank should cut its key interest rate by at least 25 basis points this week, as the government forges ahead with a stimulus scheme worth 500 billion baht ($13.6 billion) to spark economic activity.

08/04 Thai PM says Myanmar regime 'losing strength'

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar as the military regime that seized power in a 2021 coup is weakening.

08/04 Fight back or flee? Myanmar draft forces hard choices on youth

Weeks after Myanmar's military government announced a nationwide draft, two young women from far-flung parts of the Southeast Asian country headed to the jungles to take up arms against the junta.

05/04 Thailand's influential ex-premier Thaksin says PM Srettha a suitable transition leader

Thailand's influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has praised ally and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a suitable leader during a "transition" while highlighting his own daughter's credentials as head of the ruling Pheu Thai party.

05/04 Thai author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of King Ananda

A Thai court is holding hearings on a petition seeking to reopen one of the most controversial cases in the country's modern history, the death of King Ananda Mahidol who was found shot dead in his bedroom in 1946 at the age of 20.

04/04 Asian FX bears firm as investors mull timeline of US rate cuts- Reuters poll

Investors raised short positions on emerging Asian currencies, with bearish bets on the Indonesian rupiah jumping sharply, as the U.S. dollar remained resilient amid uncertainty over the timeline of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

03/04 Thai court accepts case seeking to disband opposition Move Forward Party

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday said it had accepted a case seeking the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party, in another blow to a popular anti-establishment movement pushing major institutional reforms in the country.

31/03 The VW Golf turns 50 - that's what a design expert says about the different generations

From the angular, modern Beetle successor to today's digital Golf VIII, the compact has mostly remained true to itself. This is how the design has changed.

29/03 Thailand considers adjusting budget to accommodate $13.7 bln handout scheme

Thailand's government said on Friday its 2025 fiscal budget could be adjusted to accommodate its signature 500 billion baht ($13.71 billion) handout scheme.

29/03 Thai PM says legalising casinos good for revenue and jobs, eyes entertainment project

Thailand's government is considering drafting a casino bill and if passed by parliament, it would generate more jobs and state revenue and allow for the creation of a mega entertainment project, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.

28/03 Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan

Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier, hurt by a heavy decline in China due to Lunar Year holidays and a slump in Japan after a safety test scandal at its small car unit.

27/03 Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says

Organised crime rings who fuelled an "explosion" of human trafficking and cyber scam centres during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to $3 trillion a year, the head of Interpol said on Wednesday.

25/03 Chinese EV makers take centre stage at Bangkok motor show, to unveil new models

Boosted by strong electric vehicle sales, Chinese car makers will be in the spotlight at the Bangkok International Motor Show this week, underscoring the growing challenge to Japanese auto giants that have long dominated Thailand's vehicle market.

23/03 Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master

Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying their respects to a revered monk who mastered the practice and seeking purification.

22/03 Thai scientists breed coral in labs to restore degraded reefs

On a starry night, four Thai marine biologists scuba dived through shallow waters off an island in the country's south as billions of pink specks floated up from the ocean floor in a spectacle that takes place only once a year.

21/03 Ai Eto announcer ``THE TIME,'' tears of emotion in the studio...Announcer Shinichiro Azumi ``Eto-san is crying.''

On the 21st, TBS announcer Ai Eto appeared live on the station's ``THE TIME,'' which is hosted on Thursdays (Monday to Friday, 5:20 a.m.). In the program, she introduced the art club of Matsuda Junior High School in Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture in a special congratulations on graduation in the ``National Junior High and High School News'' corner. The school has appeared on the program twice s

20/03 Thai PM Srettha halts overseas travel for two months after criticism

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday that he will halt overseas travel for two months as public criticism of his tours abroad grows.

20/03 Asian bonds draw hefty inflows on US rate cut hopes, strong exports

Asian bonds attracted their largest monthly inflow in three months in February, helped by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve would cut rates later this year, and also boosted by the region's strong exports.

20/03 Britain's Cameron says Gaza ceasefire crucial but 'a whole lot of conditions' to meet

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Wednesday said it was vital for a pause in fighting between Israel and militant group Hamas to enable the release of hostages in Gaza, but a lot of conditions first needed to be met for a lasting ceasefire.

16/03 Thailand's flourishing cannabis culture to end as government seeks ban

Thodsapol Hongtong is enjoying a smoke with his friends at the "Green Party", a venue where recreational cannabis enthusiasts meet in the Thai capital Bangkok to chat and have a good time. But it's a pastime that may be coming to an end.

15/03 Adobe drops as weak forecast fans worries about competition, AI efforts

Adobe's shares fell 12% on Friday as the company's lackluster quarterly forecast raised fears about strong competition and disappointed investors who were hoping for a boost from generative AI integrations.

14/03 Thai ex-PM Thaksin visits hometown for first time since 2006 ouster

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived by private jet on Thursday to visit his northern hometown of Chiang Mai for the first time since fleeing the country after a military coup in 2006.

12/03 Tesla official talks up Southeast Asia expansion as China's BYD pulls ahead

Tesla's expansion into Southeast Asia is a priority, a senior executive said on Tuesday, highlighting the fast-growing market where the U.S. electric-vehicle maker faces competition from China's BYD.

11/03 US aims to be 'economic partner of choice' for Indo-Pacific- Raimondo

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is leading a presidential trade and investment mission to the Philippines starting Monday as the United States looks to fortify economic ties across the region.

05/03 Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday an incentive provided to Taylor Swift to make Singapore the only stop in Southeast Asia on her world tour was not a hostile act towards its neighbours.

04/03 Thai Supreme Court clears ex-PM Yingluck in negligence case - lawyer

Thailand's Supreme Court cleared self-exiled former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra of negligence on Monday, her lawyer and local media said, in a case dating back to her time in office in 2013.

04/03 One-fifth of Mekong river fish species face extinction, report says

Unsustainable development threatens the health and diverse fish populations of the Mekong river, with one-fifth of fish species in Southeast Asia's main artery facing extinction, a report by conservation groups said on Monday.

04/03 Woman raped in Cologne TH university toilet – public prosecutor's office comments

In Cologne, a teenager committed three serious sexual crimes within a short period of time. Now the public prosecutor's office speaks out.

02/03 Thai parliament holds Myanmar seminar over junta's objection

Thailand's parliament opened a seminar on Saturday on the political situation in Myanmar, including opponents of the neighbouring country's military government, despite the junta's objection.

29/02 What are the key features of Thailand's cannabis industry?

Just two years after Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, it now plans to ban recreational use of the drug, creating uncertainty for the public, tourists, and a burgeoning industry.

29/02 Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end, says health minister

Thailand will ban the recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year, but continue allowing its use for medical purposes, the health minister told Reuters in an interview.

28/02 China's CDH in talks to buy minority stake in $1.7 bln Vietnam grocery chain, say sources

China's CDH Investments is in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in Bach Hoa Xanh (BHX) from Vietnam retailer Mobile World in a deal that could value the grocery chain at up to $1.7 billion, two sources with direct knowledge said.

28/02 Siblings help China's BYD grab early lead in Thai EV market

After launching BYD in Thailand as the Chinese electric vehicle maker's sole national distributor a little more than a year ago, siblings Pratarnwong and Pratarnporn Phornprapha were forced to rip up business plans frequently because sales kept rocketing.

27/02 Thai opposition leader will 'fight tooth and nail' for party's survival

Thailand's opposition leader and former prime ministerial hopeful said on Tuesday his Move Forward Party will "fight tooth and nail" for its future amid legal threats that could see the pro-reform group dissolved and its leaders banned from politics.

21/02 Tumbling US natural gas prices prove unstoppable, hurting producers

For nearly a year, U.S. natural gas producers have slammed the brakes on production as prices fall. But relentless output gains including from oil companies that pump gas as an oil byproduct have unleashed record supplies.

20/02 Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back

Chinese travellers flocked to tourist hot-spots across Asia over the Lunar New Year break, with visitor numbers and spending in destinations including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia exceeding pre-COVID levels.

19/02 Parole for Thailand's Thaksin reflects rise of new threat to old guard

The early release of Thailand's once-fugitive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra represents to many a deal the influential billionaire made with his enemies to counter an even greater threat to the royalist-military establishment.

19/02 NEWSMAKER Home free, Thai tycoon Thaksin unlikely to retire quietly

In his final months in self-imposed exile avoiding jail, Thailand's billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra declared his time as a fugitive was over and he was ready to face the music.

19/02 Thai economy shrinks, adds to rate cut case amid central bank and PM feud

Thailand's economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter of 2023 and policymakers downgraded the outlook for this year, adding to pressure on the central bank to give in to the prime minister's demands for a rate cut.

19/02 Thailand's paroled former PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case

Thailand's newly paroled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has met with a prosecutor over a royal insult complaint stemming from a 2015 interview he gave, the attorney general's office said on Monday.

19/02 Morning Bid: Investors hope China momentum lasts after Lunar New Year

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

18/02 Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin freed on parole

Thailand's convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday, his lawyer said, starting a first day of freedom in his homeland, 15 years after fleeing in the wake of his overthrow by the royalist military.

17/02 Jailed former Thai premier Thaksin to be released on Sunday, PM says

Jailed former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra will be released from hospital detention on Sunday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.

16/02 China to show off homegrown airliner at Singapore air show amid supply crunch

Singapore will play host to Asia's biggest air show next week for the first time since the end of COVID border restrictions, with regional travel rebounding and the military side of the show bristling with defensive systems and nervous arms buyers.

15/02 Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, officials to work from home

Thai authorities warned that pollution levels in Bangkok and surrounding provinces had hit unhealthy levels on Thursday, ordering government employees in the capital to work from home for the next two days and urging others to do the same.

14/02 Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day

Reflecting Thailand's long association with the majestic beasts, couples riding elephants wearing traditional dress chose this Valentine's Day to exchange their vows in a mass wedding featuring the pachyderms.

13/02 BLACKPINK K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus' - Variety

BLACKPINK singer and rapper Lisa will appear in season 3 of the hit U.S. television series "The White Lotus", marking the K-pop superstar's acting debut, Variety reported on Monday.

13/02 Jailed former Thai leader Thaksin granted parole, PM says

Thailand's controversial billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving six months in detention, the prime minister said Tuesday, while highlighting his service to the country.

10/02 Canadian man opens Thai Airways plane door before takeoff in Thailand

"The whole plane was in chaos," wrote Facebook user Ananya Tiangtae, who was on the flight, adding that officials escorted the passenger off the plane.

09/02 Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel

Chinese engineer and aviation enthusiast Wei Ming is exactly the kind of visitor the tourism authorities in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are looking for.