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US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2024
» MANILA - The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Harris goes on offense against Trump in combative debate
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» PHILADELPHIA: Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at their combative first presidential debate on Tuesday night, each seeking a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
World Bank cuts Thai outlook to 2.4% on weaker exports
Reuters, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.4% this year, down from the 2.8% expansion projected in April, largely due to weaker-than-expected exports and public investment early in the year, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Rohingya may have entered Bangladesh in recent Myanmar clashes
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» DHAKA - Escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state in recent months may have spurred some Rohingya Muslims to cross into Bangladesh, a key refugee official said, although Dhaka insists it cannot accept more refugees from its war-torn neighbour.
Russian President Putin arrives in Vietnam for state visit
Reuters, Published on 20/06/2024
» HANOI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam early on Thursday for talks with the country's Communist leaders on the final stop of his two-nation tour of Asia after concluding a defence pact with North Korea.
Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi crashes, search under way
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2024
» DUBAI: A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters, and rescuers were struggling to reach the site of the incident.
Philippines calls for Chinese diplomats to be expelled for disinformation
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine national security council on Friday called for Chinese diplomats to be expelled from the country for what it called a malicious disinformation campaign that had breached local laws and diplomatic protocols.
Fragile unity pushes Myanmar junta to the brink
Reuters, Published on 18/04/2024
» MYAWADDY - Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ruling junta last week, offers a glimpse of dynamics playing out across the Southeast Asian country as its vaunted military reels from battlefield losses.
Household debt rises to 91.3% of GDP
Reuters, Published on 29/03/2024
» The ratio of household debt to gross domestic product in Thailand rose slightly to 91.3% at the end of 2023 from 91% in September, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday, as the economy slowed.
Dollar firm after Fed comments; yen under close watch
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2024
» TOKYO: The U.S. dollar received a boost against major currency peers on Thursday, as a Federal Reserve official said he wasn't in a hurry to cut rates amid sticky inflation, and as traders braced for key economic data.