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Jakarta dog meat ban sparks debate
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» JAKARTA - Sitting at an empty stall in Jakarta, Alfindo Hutagaol gobbles down some rice, green sambal and grilled dog meat — a meal that is now banned in the Indonesian capital.
Nepal's young protesters drive a political reset
Oped, Published on 27/11/2025
» Nepal announced fresh elections to be held on March 5 next year following a week of deadly violence in September as an interim government headed by the country's Sushila Karki, the first female prime minister, takes charge.
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/11/2025
» Despite an expected pickup in transfers in the fourth quarter, full-year 2025 is still forecast to end with a 7% drop in the number of transfers and an 11% decline in transfer value, weighed down by the economic slowdown and weaker home-buying power.
Home seizures spike on bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The state planning unit has raised concerns about mortgage borrowers as new data shows a significant increase in homes being seized and put up for auction.
Thai crypto exchange Bitkub said to consider IPO in Hong Kong
Published on 24/11/2025
» Thai cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, potentially boosting the city’s status as a digital-assets hub.
Malaysia to follow Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Published on 24/11/2025
» Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for children under 16 starting next year to protect them from online harm, joining a similar crackdown in Australia, local media reported.
Thailand eyes tougher gold-trade rules after baht swings
Published on 24/11/2025
» Thailand’s central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the baht, prompting policymakers to seek better visibility into the market.
Developers demand urgent measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2025
» Real estate developers have reiterated their calls for the government to expedite financial and tax relief measures, noting the sector is on track to record its lowest growth in two decades.
Visitor fed wristband to turtle, faces arrest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2025
» Park officials are searching for a visitor accused of feeding a wristband to a sea turtle at Mu Ko Similan National Park.
Tariff talks turn trickier
Business, Published on 24/11/2025
» Separating US tariffs from the Thai-Cambodian border dispute is like "rainfall without flash floods in Bangkok".