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Security deteriorating at Syrian camps housing jihadists
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» RAQA, Syria - Poor security at a camp in Syria housing thousands of suspected relatives of Islamic State jihadists has prevented United Nations staff from entering, days after Kurdish forces withdrew and the Syrian army deployed at the site.
Investors cheer Vietnam reforms, To Lam re-appointment as Communist Party chief
Reuters, Published on 23/01/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam's foreign and domestic investors have welcomed top leader To Lam's economic reform drive, but his goal of double-digit growth under a model that has been called "market Leninism" looks unrealistic, economists and analysts say.
Trump's MAGA movement ramps up attacks on 'progressive white women'
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — Progressive white women have been persistent punching bags of President Donald Trump's MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, but attacks targeting the demographic group have become particularly vicious in recent weeks.
One Bangkok welcomes SMBC as key tenant, solidifying its position as a premier business destination
Published on 23/01/2026
» BANGKOK – 22 January 2026 – One Bangkok is pleased to announce Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as the inaugural anchor tenant of One Bangkok Tower 2. The relocation, SMBC’s first local office move in over a decade, is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. SMBC is the Japanese financial institution with the longest operational history in Thailand from 1952. It continues to reinforce its vital role in strengthening Japanese-Thai economic relations and supporting both local and Japanese businesses, whilst demonstrating leadership in advancing the Thai economy and driving sustainable growth in alignment with the nation’s “Thailand 4.0” initiative. The initiative aims to transform the economy through advanced technology, innovation, and sustainability across industries.
Who Owns TikTok in the US Now?
Published on 23/01/2026
» NEW YORK - TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has just spun out an American venture to operate the popular video app in the United States. The deal, announced on Thursday, is part of an effort to comply with a 2024 federal law that aimed to separate TikTok from ByteDance to address national security concerns over the app’s ties to Beijing.
UOBAM Partners with PTTEP and Thai Oil to Launch Thailand’s First ESG-Linked Mutual Fund
Published on 23/01/2026
» Vana Bulbon, Chief Executive Officer of UOB Asset Management (Thailand), Chanamas Sasnanand, Executive Vice President of the Finance and Accounting Group, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), and Wanida Boonpiraks, Executive Vice President for Finance and Accounting at Thai Oil Public Company Limited, have jointly announced the launch of “The 1st Mutual Fund x ESG Activities Campaign”, which integrates investment management with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Iran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says Tehran wants talks
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Washington Thursday that the force had its "finger on the trigger" in the wake of mass protests, as US President Donald Trump said Tehran still appeared interested in talks.
Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2026
» Six officials have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
Gulf Edge, Google Cloud announce AI collaboration
Business, Published on 23/01/2026
» Gulf Edge Co Ltd, the digital infrastructure arm of Gulf Group, and Google Cloud announced an artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration yesterday.
Thai travellers warned over rise of visa scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2026
» Travellers are advised to be alert to visa application scams, such as false appointment letters or requests for additional payment for fast-track visa guarantees, as outbound travel grows.