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Sea urchin pandemic spreads, endangering coral reefs
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2024
» TEL AVIV - A sea-borne pandemic that wiped out sea urchin populations in the Red Sea has spread and is taking out the species in parts of the Indian Ocean and could go global, scientists in Israel say.
Vietnam's coal use, emissions set new records
Reuters, Published on 05/06/2024
» LITTLETON - Coal use, imports and coal-fired emissions have all climbed to record highs in Vietnam this year despite ongoing efforts to roll out clean generation capacity across the country.
Bank of Thailand to adjust rates amid changes: deputy chief
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2024
» WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT), under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential growth, BoT deputy governor Alisara Mahasandana said.
US angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2024
» WASHINGTON - Republican lawmakers in the United States on Friday criticised the Joe Biden administration after sanctioned Chinese telecommunications equipment giant Huawei unveiled a laptop this week powered by an Intel artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
Fight back or flee? Myanmar draft forces hard choices on youth
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2024
» Weeks after Myanmar's military government announced a nationwide draft, two young women from far-flung parts of the Southeast Asian country headed to the jungles to take up arms against the junta.
US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high
Reuters, Published on 02/04/2024
» WASHINGTON - Reported discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians reached a record high in the United States in 2023, driven by rising Islamophobia and bias as the Israel-Gaza war raged late in the year, data from an advocacy group showed on Tuesday.
Vietnam president resigns after a year on the job
Reuters, Published on 20/03/2024
» HANOI - The Vietnamese Communist Party on Wednesday accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said in a statement citing "shortcomings", in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt foreign investors' confidence in the country.
Vietnam arms imports drop to trickle despite regional tensions
Reuters, Published on 14/03/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam's imports of weapons last year slowed to a trickle as it worked to diversify supplies away from Russia, data released on Monday show, while experts warned the country could be vulnerable during a regional conflict.
Messi hopes to play in Tokyo friendly after Hong Kong letdown
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2024
» TOKYO - After disappointing a legion of fans in Hong Kong with a no-show on the pitch at the weekend, Lionel Messi left open the possibility of playing in Inter Miami's friendly in Tokyo, saying he left "much better" than he did a few days ago.
India rice rates extend rally on low supplies; Thai prices ease
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» BENGALURU - Parboiled rice export prices from India extended their record rally this week, driven by tight supplies and firm demand due to higher prices in other hubs, while Thai rates slipped as new supply from fresh harvests trickled in.