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Australia police search for suspects over arson attack on synagogue
Reuters, Published on 06/12/2024
» SYDNEY — Australian police said on Friday they were looking for two people suspected of deliberately starting a fire at a Melbourne synagogue that injured one and caused widespread damage.
Brighton College Explores Music Collaboration with Mahidol University
Published on 06/12/2024
» Brighton College Bangkok’s top management team, led by Chair of the Brighton College Bangkok Board of Governors, Khun Nusara (Assakul) Banyatpiyaphod and Head Master, Mr. Nick Gallop, recently visited Mahidol University's College of Music. The visit was warmly welcomed by Dr. Narong Prangcharoen, Dean of the College of Music, and Mr. Richard Ralphs, Associate Dean for Concert Hall Management and Head of Pre-College (YAMP-Young Artists Music Program).
Health advocates denounce e-cigarette legalisation plans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2024
» Scholars and health experts have voiced their opposition to the House special committee on e-cigarettes' advice to control its use in the country, saying the recommendations reflect the committee's pro-smoking stance.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib renews home detention bid
Published on 05/12/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak on Thursday mounted a fresh legal bid to serve his remaining prison sentence under house arrest, though court proceedings were cut short to allow prosecutors time to review new evidence.
New taxes for EVs
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2024
» The national committee in charge of promoting the electric-vehicle (EV) industry has approved a new car tax structure to support the production of hybrid vehicles as part of a plan to convert internal combustion engines to electric power.
SEC drafting regulations on using shares as collateral
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is drafting regulations to control the behaviour of major shareholders in the market, aiming to prevent incidents similar to the one involving Dr Boon Vanasin, founder and former chairman of SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), who used his own shares as collateral for debt repayment.
How China and Japan's values 'differ'
Oped, Published on 05/12/2024
» Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad famously saluted "Asian values" citing "diffidence" as one of the characteristics that ostensibly made Asians different, though he did so in an arrogant, attention-grabbing kind of way. More successful was his "Look East Policy", (which, from the geographic confines of Malaysia is actually the Philippines) and there was no mistaking that it was Japan that Mr Mahathir had in mind, with China hovering somewhere out of focus in the background.
Thonburi and Geely Launch First Right-Hand Drive EX5
Published on 04/12/2024
» Thonburi Group, a leading Thai automotive company, and Geely, a globally recognised innovator in the automotive industry, have announced a strategic partnership to distribute Geely vehicles in Thailand. This collaboration, managed by Thonburi Neustern Co., Ltd., encompasses sales, marketing, and after-sales services, marking a significant milestone in Thailand's automotive sector. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of the world’s first right-hand drive GEELY EX5 at the 41st Thailand International Motor Expo 2024.
Thailand extends EV production deadlines
Published on 04/12/2024
» The Thai government will extend the deadline for electric vehicle (EV) makers to meet local production targets, the Board of Investment said on Wednesday.
How a country’s economy was looted dry by politicians
New York Times, Published on 04/12/2024
» DHAKA - The new governor of Bangladesh’s central bank, Ahsan Mansur, calculates that about US$17 billion was looted from the country’s financial system by politicians in the 15 years before the government of Sheikh Hasina collapsed in August.