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Scientists link mystery foot to ancient human relative
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» PARIS - Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous “Lucy”, scientists said on Wednesday.
Asean must grab its rare-earth shot
News, Imran Khalid, Published on 22/11/2025
» US President Donald Trump's return to Southeast Asia last month felt like a rerun -- tariffs, tough talk, and televised deals. But this time, he left behind more than headlines. From Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi, Mr Trump inked trade pacts promising tariff relief on US exports in exchange for joint ventures in mining and refining the rare-earth minerals that power the world's clean-tech boom.
An urban sanctuary
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/11/2025
» Hong Kong, where space comes at a premium, is home to hotels that are the epitome of luxuriousness.
Ministries agree to ease ride-hailing registration
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and Transport Ministry have reached an agreement to ease some of the burden drivers face when registering to provide a service via ride-hailing platforms.
Government vows action over price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» The government is taking decisive action against shops that raised prices after joining the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, following a slew of complaints that point to widespread abuse of the programme's benefits.
From grab-and-go to stay-and-sip: What Bangkok's coffee scene says about us
BitesizeBKK, Published on 13/11/2025
» Bangkok's fix for coffee has always been prevalent, but we can't help but notice that local chains and independent roasters continue to enter the field and further cement our love of viral shops, long queues, and iced lattes. We've even gone so far as to have 10 am coffee rave parties, which is a whole other subset of things we won't get into today.
Co-pay boon for food delivery giants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/11/2025
» Grab reports receiving more than 1 million orders under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, while Line Man Wongnai has recorded 2 million orders.
3 Bob Ross paintings sell for $600,000 to support public broadcasters
New York Times, Published on 12/11/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Three Bob Ross paintings sold at auction in Los Angeles for more than US$600,000 on Tuesday, the first of 30 canvases by the artist and television host to be sold as part of a campaign to help public broadcasters across the United States weather federal funding cuts.
Hopeful outlook for debt relief plan
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a debt challenge that spans the public, business and household sectors -- a structural vulnerability that weighs on the country's economic growth and financial stability.
Indonesia ponders Grab-GoTo merger
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesian authorities are discussing a possible merger or acquisition involving the ride-hailing and food delivery giants Grab and GoTo, the presidential spokesperson said on Friday.