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Chinese developer Shimao misses $1bn bond payment
AFP, Published on 04/07/2022
» BEIJING: Chinese developer Shimao Group said it has failed to make payment on a US$1 billion bond that matured Sunday, one of the biggest such defaults so far this year in the country's troubled property sector.
Hollywood enlists Viu and TrueVisions in piracy fight
Business, Published on 30/06/2022
» Hollywood studios battling online piracy have enlisted the first Asian members of an industry coalition set up to seek out and shut down illegal streaming sites.
Rate worries lead to worst week of the year on SET
Business, Published on 18/06/2022
» Recap: Asian shares were mixed while European shares rebounded yesterday as investors digested policy tightening by major central banks.
Data protection penalties eased
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/06/2022
» Regulations aimed at relaxing enforcement of the penalties under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) are expected to come into force next week, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
New Asean-US era
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 13/06/2022
» The special summit held last month in Washington between US President Joe Biden and nine Southeast Asian leaders clearly emphasised his administration's attempts to engage the region it sees as central to countering China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.
Explainer: Everything you need to know about proposed ban on CBD products in Hong Kong
Published on 12/06/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities have proposed outlawing CBD products this year, as cannabis-derived wellness items have gained popularity in the city recently.
Hong Kong proposes banning CBD products within year
Published on 12/06/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities have proposed banning CBD products within this year after finding that a third of such items sold in the city contain traces of an illegal active ingredient in marijuana.
Seeing through the haze: The new pot law
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 08/06/2022
» In a highly anticipated move, Thailand is set to decriminalise cannabis and hemp on June 9 as a new law takes effect. The milestone makes Thailand the first Asian nation to decree home cultivation legal, but there are still prohibitions. The Bangkok Post breaks down pressing questions surrounding the new regulations.
Boom time for Thai cannabis
Business, Published on 06/06/2022
» Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home.
Business group seeks PDPA delay
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has asked the government to delay full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) until clear directions are issued and 20 organic laws completed.