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Philippines' Marcos keeps big lead in poll on presidential race
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2022
» MANILA: Ferdinand Marcos Jr has maintained his wide lead in the Philippines presidential election race in a new survey released on Monday, but some political observers say the game may not be over for closest rival Leni Robredo.
China contagion threatens to derail the world’s emerging markets
Bloomberg, Published on 02/05/2022
» A widespread selloff in China is rippling through emerging markets, threatening to snuff out growth and drag down everything from stocks to currencies and bonds.
Cairns opens up on pain wrought by match-fixing trials
AFP, Published on 02/05/2022
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns feels he can talk candidly about the pain of match-fixing allegations brought against him now that he has survived multiple health scares.
Iraq yet again hit by dust storm
AFP, Published on 02/05/2022
» BAGHDAD - Iraq on Sunday was yet again covered in a thick sheet of orange as it suffered the latest in a series of dust storms that have become increasingly common.
Warriors edge Memphis, Bucks beat Celtics in NBA playoffs
AFP, Published on 02/05/2022
» WASHINGTON: Reserve guard Jordan Poole had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to power Golden State over Memphis 117-116 in an NBA playoff series opener Sunday despite the ejection of Draymond Green.
Ministry not ruling out excise tax cut extension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2022
» The Finance Ministry has not eliminated the possibility of extending the period set for the reduction of the diesel excise tax, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Japan ties in line for boost
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 02/05/2022
» The official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the first of its kind in nine years, will not only help cement long-term Thai-Japanese relations but also spawn new trade and investment opportunities for both sides, believe some observers.
Diesel users run into reality check
Business, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/05/2022
» The government's decision to reduce financial pressure on its coffers by allowing the price of diesel to gradually increase starting from this month -- having been capped since October 2021 -- will result in households and businesses experiencing a harsh economic reality.
Solving the city's lack of green space
News, Pratch Rujivanarom and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/05/2022
» Once surrounded by vast patches of green farmlands and fruit orchards, the rapid expansion and urban development of Bangkok during the past century has turned the city into a jungle of concrete.