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Four arrested for smuggling 8kg of gold in underwear into Japan
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Four people have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle about 8kg of gold worth around ¥98.7 million (US$650,000) from Hong Kong to Japan by concealing gold powder in underwear, sources familiar with the matter revealed on Tuesday.
Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025
» HANOI/TOKYO — The Japanese government and some of the nation's top manufacturers have warned Vietnam that a planned ban on petrol-powered motorbikes in Hanoi could spark job losses and disrupt a US$4.6 billion market that is dominated by Honda, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and seven people familiar with the matter.
China hawk Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» TOKYO — Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour deal to form a new coalition.
US begins sending nuke workers home as shutdown drags
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave Monday, an official said, as yet another congressional vote to end the crippling government shutdown failed.
Diesel price expected to fall by 50 satang
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/10/2025
» The domestic diesel price is set to be reduced by 0.50 baht a litre on Tuesday, thanks to a decline in global crude oil prices, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
CG Capital to invest B5bn in Phuket, Samui hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/10/2025
» CG Capital Advisory, the private equity arm of Central Group, plans to invest over 5 billion baht to develop five hotels in Phuket and Samui, alongside the launch of the InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke, a 5.5-billion-baht condominium project.
BYD seeks further EV perks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2025
» Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is asking the government to extend its EV incentive scheme to help boost the country's sluggish automotive industry.
New energy measures to drive down prices
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/10/2025
» The government intends to reduce power prices to ease the cost of living and introduce energy measures for the country's targeted industries.
Amata ramps up green energy supplies as demand grows
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2025
» Industrial estate developer Amata Corporation is stepping up efforts to develop renewable energy, including hydrogen, to serve the growing demand of prospective clients in data centres and smart electronics.
Laos envoy bids farewell
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/10/2025
» Laos' ambassador, Khamphan Anlavan, met Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday at the conclusion of his posting to Thailand and to reaffirm continued strong bilateral ties between both nations.