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Thailand leads SE Asia stocks lower as US-Iran tensions mount
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2020
» Thai stocks led other Southeast Asian equities ended lower on Monday on growing fears over escalating US-Iran tensions, which led to a spike in oil prices and a decrease in risk appetite of investors.
Govt rolls out cannabis clinic based on traditional medicine
Agencies, Published on 06/01/2020
» Thailand opened its first full-time clinic specialising in traditional and alternative cannabis-based medicine on Monday, as part of a move by the government towards developing a medicinal cannabis industry.
Mourners pack Tehran to grieve Iran general Soleimani
AFP, Published on 06/01/2020
» TEHRAN - Mourners packed the streets of Tehran on Monday for ceremonies to pay homage to top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, after he was killed in a US strike in Baghdad.
'Succession,' 'Fleabag' top TV winners at Golden Globes
AFP, Published on 06/01/2020
» LOS ANGELES: The television awards at the Golden Globes are often somewhat overlooked — after all, the industry handed out the Emmys just a few months ago.
Stocks slide; oil, gold climb on Mideast tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/01/2020
» SYDNEY: Stocks declined and gold, oil and Treasuries advanced in the wake of escalating Middle East tensions as Asian financial markets returned to full strength following New Year holidays.
Crude and gold extend gains, stocks sink on fear of US-Iran war
AFP, Published on 06/01/2020
» HONG KONG: Oil prices surged, gold hit a more than six-year high and equities tumbled Monday after the US assassination of a top Iranian general last week fanned fears of a major conflict in the Middle East.
Public prefer 'anti-Uncle' run
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2020
» A poll found that more Thais support the run to seek the ouster of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha than a rival event scheduled on the same date to show support for the prime minister.
Weinstein sex crimes trial set to open in New York
AFP, Published on 06/01/2020
» NEW YORK: Harvey Weinstein's high-profile sex crimes trial opens on Monday, more than two years after a slew of allegations against the once-mighty Hollywood producer triggered the #MeToo movement that led to the downfall of dozens of powerful men.
Superfast 5G on the slow road at gadget gala
AFP, Published on 06/01/2020
» LAS VEGAS: It will be revolutionary when superfast 5G mobile networks come to our gadgets, cars and digital lives.
Airbus talks up choppers for rescues
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2020
» MANCHING, Germany: A major helicopter manufacturer says the Thai armed forces are buying helicopters as much for search and rescue operations as they are for military activities.