Johor durian prices could spike in upcoming season as farmers expect 50% fall in yield due to floods
The peak annual durian season in Malaysia typically happens from May to August.Continue Reading
S$5 one day, S$9 the next: A look at ‘inconsistent’ economy rice pricing amid rising cost of living
Economy rice – also called cai fan or mixed vegetable rice – is known as one of the most affordable meals in Singapore. And while gripes about its inconsistent pricing are not new, the issue has resurfaced in line with inflation’s rising prices.Continue Reading
Abhisit rules himself out of election
Former Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says he will not stand in the next election in order to keep the party from having to answer questions about his political views.Continue Reading
Pheu Thai vows to boost GDP
The Pheu Thai Party is pledging to boost the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5% if it wins the mandate to form a government after the next election.Continue Reading
4 nabbed over B3bn US scam
An Indian man and three Thai women were detained for questioning during police raids on 36 premises in four provinces yesterday, targeting phone scammers who tricked 365 elderly Americans into sending them more than 3 billion baht.Continue Reading
Inspirational role models
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, a number of extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post’s Women of the Year.Continue Reading
Earthquake in Afghanistan kills at least 13, nine of them in Pakistan
PESHAWAR: At least 13 people were killed and more than 90 injured in Pakistan and Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck late on Tuesday (Mar 21), government officials said. At least nine people were killed and 44 injured in northwest Pakistan, a Pakistani government official said, and hospitals inContinue Reading
Biden, Trudeau to talk Ukraine, defense spending, Haiti in Ottawa
Goldy Hyder, chief executive of the Business Council of Canada, said he wanted more of a recognition from the US that the two nations’ economies were highly integrated and that Canadian firms could benefit from the IRA. “It is not in America’s interest to consolidate the capital to consolidate theContinue Reading
China to invest in Russian Far East, buy more fuel
China will buy more oil and gas from Russia in the coming decade and will help develop heavy industries in Russia’s Far East region. Those decisions came out on Monday after Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a four-hour meeting in Moscow. The two are expected to sign an agreement to […]Continue Reading
3 men arrested after brawl at Lucky Plaza
SINGAPORE: Three men have been arrested after getting involved in a brawl at Lucky Plaza on Sunday (Mar 19) evening. In response to CNA’s queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Tuesday that it came across the fight at about 8.30pm. The brawl involved five men aged 31 toContinue Reading