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Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» SYDNEY — Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news.
Thai SMEs urged to seek new markets amid shipping hurdles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026
» Exports by Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to be adversely affected by changes in shipment patterns, says the head of the Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand.
Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring parties seemingly at an impasse.
Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
Published on 27/04/2026
» Once a niche destination, Central Asia is quickly emerging as a key market for Chinese travellers, supported by robust traffic growth, expanding air links and deeper economic ties under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, according to analysts.
Oil climbs nearly 2% as US-Iran peace talks stall
Published on 27/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.
Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/04/2026
» Bangkok City Hall has installed footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and said more are being added citywide.
12 injured by queue-jumper at city petrol station
Published on 27/04/2026
» Twelve people were injured when a BMW M5 car crashed into a KFC store at a petrol station on Sukhumvit 62 Road in Bangkok's Phra Kahong district on Saturday night.
12 injured by queue-jumper at city petrol station
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2026
» Twelve people were injured when a BMW M5 car crashed into a KFC store at a petrol station on Sukhumvit 62 Road in Bangkok's Phra Kahong district on Saturday night.
Land Bridge plan due for cabinet
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the Land Bridge project remains a key policy priority for the Bhumjaithai Party, saying it has been updated to reflect construction costs and global trade dynamics.