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Zuckerberg: Facebook must 'step up' after data scandal
AFP, Published on 22/03/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg broke his silence Wednesday on the data scandal rocking the social media giant, admitting mistakes that led to a "breach of trust" with its two billion users, and vowing to step up.
Peru's embattled president Kuczynski announces resignation
AFP, Published on 22/03/2018
» LIMA - Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski announced his resignation Wednesday in an address to the nation, the day before he was to face an impeachment vote in Congress.
Thais scent upset win over Gabon
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 22/03/2018
» As two-time defending champions Thailand prepared to kick off their 46th King's Cup campaign against Gabon on Thursday night, the nation's most prestigious tournament was robbed of some of its magic after star players of all three visiting teams pulled out for one reason or another.
Law change gives suspects more bail chances
News, Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 22/03/2018
» An amendment bill paves the way for detained suspects to be temporarily released without bonds in criminal cases which carry a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, up from a five-year threshold at present.
'Destiny' puts TV content at centre stage
News, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 22/03/2018
» The massive viewership of period soap opera Buppe San Nivas (Love Destiny) offered a beacon to troubled TV operators, by showing consumers will not abandon their old TV screens as long as the content is good enough to keep them glued to the sofa.
Lift ban and scrap meet
News, Editorial, Published on 22/03/2018
» This week, junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha appeared to present himself as a more generous man. After having forbidden parties from holding political activities for almost four years, he has invited them to gather at a June meeting which will be planned, facilitated and possibly dominated by him. The move is, however, ill-advised and lacks substance. It will not be useful for anyone but it demonstrates the regime's desire to further exert control over post-election politics.
Why Putin is still – genuinely – popular in Russia
News, John Lloyd, Published on 22/03/2018
» Vladimir Putin won big on Sunday. According to the central election commission, the Russian president glides into his fourth term after winning his biggest-ever election victory, with nearly 77% favouring him. His nearest rival was an affluent multi-millionaire communist who got more than 11% by presenting himself as a Putin-plus, with a programme of nationalising the oligarchs' property instead of merely controlling it.
US cannot win a trade war by itself
News, Michael Schuman, Published on 22/03/2018
» As US President Donald Trump prepares a wide-ranging package of tariffs and investment restrictions targeted at China, a trade war between the world's two most important economies looks unavoidable. On the face of it, the US might seem to have the leverage it needs to win. Since it runs a huge trade deficit with China, the Chinese have a lot more to lose.
Tourist cap set to hit marine parks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/03/2018
» The number of foreign visitors to the country's national marine parks will be limited to 6 million a year under a plan to protect marine resources from swift deterioration brought on by heavy tourism, according to a national strategy drafting committee handling environmental issues.
Line Scaleup looks to find SME unicorn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/03/2018
» Line Thailand has introduced Line Scaleup, a programme aimed at helping local startups capitalise on innovative business by providing their services to millions of Line users.