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Indonesia’s free-lunch programme under fire
Published on 18/10/2025
» SAGULING, Indonesia - Cucu Mulyati got the fright of her life last month: a call saying that her 17-year-old son was seriously ill. He started feeling sick while eating the free lunch served on campus, which included fried chicken, rice, lettuce and strawberries.
Osaka Expo wraps up 6-month run after drawing over 25 million visitors
Published on 14/10/2025
» The World Exposition in Osaka came to a close on Monday after a six-month run that drew more than 25 million visitors through exhibitions showcasing advanced technologies and diverse cultures, with organisers calling the event a success despite some operational challenges.
Osaka expo draws over 25m visitors ahead of closing after 6-month run
Published on 13/10/2025
» The World Exposition in Osaka has attracted more than 25 million visitors, according to an estimate released by organisers on Sunday, ahead of its closing the following day after a six-month run.
Japan tech to help local green push
News, Published on 12/10/2025
» Japan's advanced energy technologies could play a crucial role in helping Thailand achieve its green transition goals, say Japanese trade experts.
Cutting Asia's reliance on dollars
Oped, Published on 02/10/2025
» The US dollar remains the world's leading reserve currency, but recent developments -- particularly President Donald Trump's unilateral economic diplomacy, including weaponisation of the dollar -- have fuelled doubts about whether it will maintain that status. While some of America's geopolitical rivals may hope to displace the dollar, the real challenge facing Asian economies is to manage the vulnerabilities created by their heavy dependence on it.
Golden Week arrivals set to sink to 200,000
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/10/2025
» Thailand is expected to welcome 200,000 Chinese tourists during the Chinese eight-day Golden Week holiday, a 24% year-on-year decrease, with revenue projected to drop 17% to 9.1 billion baht despite growth in outbound travel from mainland China.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Cryptocurrencies sink as $1.5bn in bullish bets wiped out
Published on 22/09/2025
» Cryptocurrency traders saw more than $1.5 billion in bullish wagers liquidated on Monday, triggering a sharp selloff that sent Ether and other tokens plunging.
Sichon–Khanom: Thailand’s Next Coastal Investment Engine
Published on 15/09/2025
» The Sichon-Khanom corridor is rapidly emerging as Southern Thailand's tourism and investment destination, driven by major infrastructure developments, international brand recognition, and unparalleled natural assets.
New express trains from Narita airport to Tokyo Skytree planned for FY 2028
Published on 01/09/2025
» New express trains linking Narita airport outside Tokyo with the Tokyo Skytree broadcasting tower in just over 30 minutes are slated to begin service in fiscal 2028 at the earliest, the operator's president said in a Kyodo News interview.