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Delicate extraction: Malaysia offers rare earths alternative to China
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» GEBENG (MALAYSIA) - Workers load tonnes of rare earth minerals into bags ready for shipping at a refinery in eastern Malaysia, fuelling the global pushback against China's grip on the critical sector.
Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» SHANGHAI - Young Chinese, many who fear age discrimination in their workplace after turning 35, are increasingly starting "one-person companies" that have artificial intelligence do most of the work.
PGA Tour mulls pathway back for golfers as LIV plots survival
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The PGA Tour is exploring pathways for players to return from LIV Golf, even as the embattled breakaway circuit scrambles to rebrand and retain its stars ahead of the rumoured withdrawal of Saudi funding.
Rome summons Russian ambassador over insults against Meloni
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» ROME - Italy has summoned Russia's ambassador in Rome after a Russian television presenter delivered a stream of insults against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday.
President allots 1 billion baht for new flour mill
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2026
» SET-listed President Bakery, the producer and distributor of bakery products under the Farmhouse brand, plans to invest around 1 billion baht for a new flour mill, while insisting it plans to maintain product prices for now despite increasing production costs.
Central Group deepens European push
Business, Published on 22/04/2026
» Central Group marks 15 years of expansion in Europe with new flagship launches and strategic leadership appointments.
Foreign Ministry launches diplomatic reset plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/04/2026
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has unveiled a more proactive diplomatic strategy aimed at guiding the country through growing global uncertainty.
Govt denies plotting VAT hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.
Industrial land prices flat as Chinese investors sell up
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/04/2026
» Despite strong demand, average asking prices for industrial land are expected to remain flat due to an influx of land from Chinese investors unable to lease or operate businesses on their plots, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.
PM mulls 500-billion-baht loan bid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed his deputy Ekniti Nitithanprapas and the Council of State to study the legal implications of issuing an emergency loan decree and expanding the country's public debt ceiling.