Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar
2023-03-08
Critics say it’s a chilling display of laws which ban anything considered an insult to the monarchy.Continue Reading
Ageism a discriminatory drag on China’s productivity
2023-03-08
China’s aging population presents many challenges for its economy, including a shrinking workforce and increased pressure on the healthcare and pension systems. It also further complicates China’s aspirations to shift towards a consumption-driven growth model, as older individuals tend to save more and spend less compared to those in younger generations. In response to this demographic […]Continue Reading
Gen Prawit: I’m the best choice for national reconciliation
2023-03-08
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who is also the leader of the coalition-core Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), says he is the best man to promote national reconciliation and coordinate national development between politicians and the elite.Continue Reading
Prawit: I’m the best choice for reconciliation
2023-03-08
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who is also the leader of the coalition-core Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), says he is the best man to promote national reconciliation and coordinate national development between politicians and the elite.Continue Reading
Rescue vehicles torched in Pattani
2023-03-08
PATTANI: Two rescue vehicles owned by the Hilal Ahmar Foundation were set on fire by arsonists in Yaring district of this southern border province early on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Singapore’s Sea reports first profit on cost cuts; shares soar
2023-03-08
Singapore-based Sea on Tuesday (Mar 7) posted its first quarterly profit, as the gaming and e-commerce company benefited from major cost cuts it undertook to offset a post-pandemic slowdown in demand. Shares of the company closed 22 per cent higher on the back of the announcement. As part of itsContinue Reading
Malaysia plans RM741 million facelift for Johor’s Causeway, Second Link checkpoints
2023-03-08
One initiative under the upgrading plan includes adding 50 motorcycle lanes entering and exiting Johor.
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Malaysia allocates RM741 million to upgrade immigration complexes at Causeway, Second Link
2023-03-08
One initiative under the upgrading plan includes adding 50 motorcycle lanes entering and exiting Johor.
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Thai man jailed for selling calendars with yellow ducks to ‘mock’ king
2023-03-08
BANGKOK: A Thai man was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday (Mar 7) for selling calendars featuring satirical cartoons of yellow ducks that a court said mocked the country’s monarch, a legal aid group said. Bangkok’s Criminal Court ruled that the calendar for 2021 contained pictures of yellowContinue Reading
China to revamp data, tech authorities in self-reliance push
2023-03-08
BEIJING: China will set up a national data authority, downsize staff at central state institutions and strengthen its science ministry, according to a policy plan unveiled this week, in a sweeping revamp as Beijing pushes for tech sector self-reliance. A broad restructuring document announced by China’s cabinet on Tuesday (MarContinue Reading