Thailand’s cannabis champion eyes bigger role after May election
Opposition parties, including the Pheu Thai Party loyal to former telecoms tycoon and ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, have criticised Bhumjaithai and the ruling coalition for what they see as the rushed and loosely regulated decriminalisation of cannabis. But Anutin, a former chairman of one of Thailand’s largest construction companies, saidContinue Reading
The moment a Sarus crane in an Indian zoo met its human friend
The bird reacted strongly when the man, who had nursed it back to health after an injury, came to visit it.Continue Reading
Four killed in firing at Indian military station, shooters at large
NEW DELHI: Four army personnel were killed in a firing incident at a military station in the Indian border state of Punjab early on Wednesday (Apr 12), officials said, adding that a search for the shooters was in progress. An unknown number of shooters were at large at the BathindaContinue Reading
Singapore’s Q1 GDP likely slowed, complicating central bank’s task: Poll
“The pickup in visitor arrivals, including from China, will benefit the hospitality and F&B industries. Private consumption also remains supported due to the healthy labour market conditions,” said Selena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy at OCBC. “Going ahead, the services should still continue to underpin GDP growth inContinue Reading
International community needs to stop flow of weapons into Myanmar, impose coordinated sanctions: UN rights envoy
Mr Tom Andrews condemned Tuesday’s air strike in the remote Kanbalu township in Sagaing region as “absolutely horrific” and “unacceptable”.Continue Reading
China-indebted Pakistan looking down a deep, dark hole
MUMBAI – Last month, China and Pakistan celebrated the tenth anniversary of the US$64 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor with bonhomie and backslapping. But a warning from Syed Tariq Fatemi, special assistant to Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, belied the joviality. “Overdue payments to the Chinese IPPs [the independent power plants built and operated by China […]Continue Reading
27 killed, 287 injured on first day of Songkran travel
Twenty-seven people were killed and 287 injured in 278 road crashes on Tuesday, the first of the “seven deadly days” of the Songkran festival.Continue Reading
Singapore biomed firms expand to the US, drawn by market size and experienced workforce
Another sector that Singapore companies are trying to break into is the US educational tech industry.Continue Reading
Barbershop in Malaysia under investigation after allegedly overcharging tourist for haircut
The New Straits Times (NST) reported KPDN Minister Salahuddin Ayub as saying on Tuesday (Apr 11) that officers from the ministry have been instructed to look into the allegations. “When I learned about a foreign tourist who had to pay RM120 for a haircut, I immediately ordered the officers toContinue Reading
Indonesian football rivals meet for first time since stadium tragedy
“Rivalry is only 90 minutes. After that we’re brothers. Humanity above all else,” Persebaya wrote on their official Instagram account. The match was guarded by hundreds of security forces around the stadium and only a few officials linked to the clubs were allowed inside. There were no reports of fanContinue Reading