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US probes data security risks from Chinese cars
Reuters, Published on 29/02/2024
» WASHINGTON - The White House said on Thursday that the United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose security risks and could impose restrictions due to concerns about “connected” car technology.
Most people ‘disagree with graphic booze labels’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/02/2024
» The vast majority of Thais do not agree with the plan to require makers of alcoholic beverages to put a graphic label on each container to warn people of the dangers of excessive drinking, a government survey shows.
Srettha eyes major investment increase
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led government has pledged to attract the most investment in 20 years to compensate for “lost decades” in the logistics sector, aiming to make Thailand a regional hub by 2030.
Beach steps bust-up leads to charges
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/02/2024
» PHUKET: Police have determined that the steps to a luxurious seaside villa in Thalang district were actually built on public land, after the property’s owners were reported for assaulting a woman they claimed was “trespassing”.
AssetWise Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans in 2024
Published on 29/02/2024
» AssetWise Co., Ltd. (ASW) is expanding its portfolio in 2024 with the latest strategy, "THE NEW FRONTIERS," introducing 12 new residential projects in EEC and Phuket, valued at 25.9 billion Baht, along with new businesses targeting 17.8 billion Baht.
New Zealand repeals landmark anti-smoking law
Kyodo News, Published on 29/02/2024
» New Zealand has repealed landmark tobacco legislation that would have made it illegal for people born after Jan 1, 2009 to buy cigarettes.
Scrutinising the need for overseas bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/02/2024
» Several heads turned when the government said last week it is considering a plan to raise US$1 billion (about 36 billion baht) worth of foreign currency-denominated bonds, with some observers expressing doubts about worthiness and the risk of currency devaluation.
Pirapan says electricity bills to stay at same rate
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/02/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Wednesday assured the public that electricity bills will not rise from May to August as the ministry is committed to maintaining the present power tariff for households at 4.18 baht per unit.
New attacks on booze label push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/02/2024
» Producers of alcoholic beverages and business operators in the tourism sector are stepping up their fight against the government's plan to introduce a regulation regarding graphic health warnings against alcohol.
Indonesia's next leader faces challenges
Oped, Collins Chong Yew Keat, Published on 29/02/2024
» Prabowo Subianto's electoral victory is expected, especially since he named Gibran Rakabuming, President Joko Widodo's eldest son, as his running mate. The "Jokowi effect" is firmly driving an upward momentum of support.