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More skulduggery alleged at Wat Phrabat Namphu
News, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) is pressing ahead with its probe into Wat Phrabat Namphu, as more irregularities surface during interviews with suspects.
Israel says truce must include release of all hostages
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» JERUSALEM - A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.
Activists demand fairness in case against rural doctors' leader
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Health advocates have sought help from the government to save Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, leader of the Rural Doctors Society, from imminent ouster from the Public Health Ministry.
Thai lending slump for four straight quarters flags growth risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thai commercial banks saw their outstanding loans contract for a fourth consecutive quarter as lending to small businesses and consumers was crimped by heightened credit risks amid forecasts of an economic slowdown.
Vietnam touts $48 billion in project investments to spur growth
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam on Tuesday said around 250 projects, with investments totalling about US$48 billion, are being pursued in the country as the government seeks to show it is boosting economic growth.
Student arrivals to US continue to plummet, with Asia hit especially hard
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» HONG KONG — Visitors to the United States arriving on student visas plunged in July, falling year-on-year for a fourth straight month.
Putin does not want peace, says Ukraine
Reuters, Published on 19/08/2025
» KYIV — An overnight Russian attack that rocked the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk and left hundreds of customers in the Poltava region without power shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want peace, regional Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
Malaysia to destroy 212 illegal river jetties along Thai border
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Malaysia has doubled the number of illegal piers on the Kolok River targeted for demolition as the border state of Kelantan ramps up efforts to combat cross-border crime.
UN says 383 aid workers killed in 2024
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» GENEVA - An unprecedented 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said on Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy -- and warned this year's toll was equally disturbing.
Singapore office demand soars 12-fold
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/08/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore's office leasing activity surged 12-fold in the first six months of the year, topping the Asia-Pacific region, while Hong Kong leasing remained subdued amid a stubborn supply glut, according to a report by Colliers.