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China, Philippines report encounter in South China Sea
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2025
» MANILA - China’s coast guard said it drove away a Philippine ship around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, the latest friction in a longstanding rivalry in the strategic waterway.
Time for Asean to tackle scam trade
Published on 21/06/2025
» In April, China's President, Xi Jinping, undertook a tour of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member countries in an effort to shore up his country's relationships amidst rising tensions and fears of a full-blown trade war with the United States. While these visits sought to tighten diplomatic ties and deepen economic collaborations, a troubling issue continues to fester in many countries: the growing proliferation of cybercrime and multi-billion-dollar cyber scam networks.
Governments scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» HONG KONG - Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
Philippine Embassy Marks Independence with Cultural Showcase
Published on 18/06/2025
» BANGKOK, 12 JUNE 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Thailand celebrated the 127th Anniversary of Philippine Independence at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, on 12 June 2025, with the theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History), to honour the country’s forefathers, who fought for the freedom of the Philippines, and the everyday Filipino heroes who continue to shape the nation's path toward a brighter future.
Bangchak Climbs to 17th in Fortune Rankings
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 17, 2025 – Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has been ranked 17th among Southeast Asia’s 500 largest companies by revenue in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, advancing from 24th position in 2024.
Thailand's competitiveness slips, weighed down by drop in government efficiency
Published on 17/06/2025
» Thailand's competitiveness ranking has slipped globally this year with lack of efficiency in government a key factor in the drop.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 12-18
Guru, Published on 13/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Singapore’s Scoot to start some routes lost by Jetstar Asia exit
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/06/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines Limited and its budget carrier Scoot will launch new routes and increase existing flight frequencies beginning in August, a spokesperson said, filling gaps left by the exit of Qantas Airways Ltd's Jetstar Asia.
From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» SANO (JAPAN) - Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.
Hotels target Thai guests as foreign tourism slumps
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/06/2025
» Despite the Thai tourism sector facing a hiccup, Koko Global Hospitality (Thailand) Co Ltd (KGH), a local hospitality management firm and operator of the hotel chain Kokotel, sees an opportunity with domestic travellers as it looks to expand its portfolio.