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Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals
Published on 19/01/2025
» HONG KONG - A cross-border battle is under way between retailers looking to attract Hong Kongers, as mainland Chinese operators offer free coaches to Shenzhen in the run-up to Lunar New Year, while shopping centres in the financial hub splash out to boost sales.
Protesters storm S. Korea court after president's detention extended
AFP, Published on 19/01/2025
» SEOUL - Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader's detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law.
Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war to begin at 1.30pm Thai time
AFP, Published on 19/01/2025
» JERUSALEM - A ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is to begin on Sunday at 6.30 GMT (1.30pm Thailand time), with three Israeli hostages to be released from captivity in return for a first group of Palestinian prisoners.
Step out and connect: Why leaders must expand their circle
Published on 19/01/2025
» In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, senior leadership is no longer just about expertise or decision-making. It’s about building meaningful connections. For those at the top, expanding networks and fostering relationships outside familiar circles are not just nice-to-haves — they are essential for impactful leadership.
These rooms give young Indian lovers rare privacy. Cue the complaints.
Published on 19/01/2025
» NEW DELHI — Privacy can be hard to come by in India. Life is a communal swirl of relatives, neighbours and friends. Cities are crowded, and prying eyes are everywhere.
Sabalenka, Gauff on Melbourne tennis collision course in quarters
AFP, Published on 19/01/2025
» MELBOURNE - World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can later set up a blockbuster clash.
Frightened elephant tramples on fair visitors in NE Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2025
» NONG BUA LAM PHU: An elephant trampled on five people at a fair when fireworks were lit during the opening ceremony in this northeastern province on Saturday night, but no-one was seriously hurt.
Thaksin asks Naomi Campbell to help turn Thais into supermodels
Published on 19/01/2025
» Supermodel Naomi Campbell will visit Thailand next month to offer advice to Thaksin Shinawatra on his idea to groom Thais to be world-class on catwalks as part of the campaign to promote soft power and make his compatriots richer, the former Thai prime minister has said.
TikTok goes dark in the US
Published on 19/01/2025
» “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now,” the message read.
Asean tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
Published on 19/01/2025
» LANGKAWI, Malaysia - Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.