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Excessive debt 'life-threatening' for France, PM tells parliament
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» PARIS - France's excessive debt pile is "life-threatening" for the country, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Monday as he defended billions of euros of budget cuts ahead of a confidence vote expected to bring down his government.
CP AXTRA launches zero waste project by 2030
Published on 08/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 8, 2025 – As sustainability becomes an urgent priority for businesses worldwide, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro – Lotus’s,” is stepping forward with a bold initiative. The company has launched the “AXTRA Zero Waste: Less Waste, More Value” project, setting a goal of achieving zero food waste to landfill by 2030. By collaborating with partners and leveraging green innovations, CP AXTRA aims to transform waste into benefits for society, farmers, and the environment.
At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.
Prabowo ousts finance chief Indrawati, risking Indonesia turmoil
Published on 08/09/2025
» Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto removed Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her post, risking renewed financial turmoil for Southeast Asia’s biggest economy following days of violent protests against his administration.
Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» RIVALTA TREBBIA (ITALY) - The private funeral of fashion legend Giorgio Armani was set to take place Monday in a picturesque village near Piacenza, in the northern Italian region where the designer grew up.
PTTEP greenlights Thailand's 1st carbon capture project
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/09/2025
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has given the green light to the development of Thailand's first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at its Arthit gas field in the Gulf of Thailand.
Bank of Thailand considering measures to ease impact of gold prices on baht
Published on 08/09/2025
» Thailand's central bank will closely monitor and manage the baht, it said on Monday.
Senate accepts key bill for capped B20 city train fare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Senate on Monday accepted for debate a Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) bill that is key to the implementation of a flat-rate train fare for commuters in Greater Bangkok.
Meet Peraya 'Faye' Malisorn, Thai beauty queen turned 'girls' love' star
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/09/2025
» Former beauty queen Peraya Malisorn, better known as Faye or by her stage name Faye Peraya, and sometimes credited as Supaporn Malisorn, quickly rose to prominence in Thailand after her leading role in the hugely successful 2024 miniseries, Blank. The show follows two women who navigate a romantic relationship with a 16-year age gap.
New Thai PM’s seasoned cabinet picks may reassure investors
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/09/2025
» New Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s key cabinet choices may be seen as a reassuring signal by investors who have long been frustrated by the country's frequent bouts of political turmoil.