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Taliban touts regional energy trade hub
Published on 02/05/2024
» KABUL - The Taliban has agreed with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to build a logistics hub in western Afghanistan aimed at making the war-torn nation a major logistics point for regional exports, including oil from Russia to South Asia, the country’s commerce minister said.
ONESIAM and Cathay Launch Dual Points System
Published on 02/05/2024
» The ONESIAM SuperApp, a digital platform that exceeds expectations by combining experiences and benefits from renowned brands in Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, ICS, Siam Premium Outlet Bangkok, and various business partners across industries, has forged a partnership with Cathay, a premium travel and lifestyle brand. This collaboration opens doors to connecting superior benefits for ONESIAM and Cathay members, enabling them to transfer and exchange accumulated points with each other via the ONESIAM SuperApp, even when outside of Thailand.
Road collapse in southern China kills 48
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» GUANGDONG - The death toll from a highway collapse in China's Guangdong province has increased to 48, state media reported on Thursday, as millions in the country travel for the May Day holiday break.
Microsoft pledges $2.2bn in AI investment in Malaysia
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Microsoft Corp will invest US$2.2 billion to build digital infrastructure in Malaysia, the latest in a series of big-ticket bets on Asia’s rising prominence as a technology market.
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".
World oblivious to risk of all-out war in Africa
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 02/05/2024
» 'We could see an all-out war between all the tribes and that is really the doomsday scenario. At this point, it's not unrealistic," the head of an international non-government organisation that is working in Sudan told the Al Jazeera news agency last week. (She asked them to withhold her name to protect her in-country team in North Darfur.)
How VAT on cheap imported goods adds up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand has embraced the digital economy, with trade on foreign online platforms increasing rapidly, disrupting domestic entrepreneurs.
Firm urges 1 super-app per ministry
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/05/2024
» Each ministry should have its own super-application to facilitate their operations and enable better public service, in line with the country's digital transformation, according to Pro Inside, an intelligence system integration service provider.
Thailand thrash Taiwan, set to face Indonesia in QF
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand's Uber Cup team have been drawn to face Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the biennial tournament in Chengdu, China, on Friday after the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.
Nakhon Sawan honours Chinese deities
Life, Published on 02/05/2024
» The annual Chao Mae Thapthim-Chao Pho Chao Mae Takhli Festival is back in Nakhon Sawan and runs until Sunday at the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine in Takhli district. Throughout the day, pilgrims and tourists can worship Chinese deities for prosperity, success and fortune.