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Thailand
Thailand to appoint former energy executive Pichai as its new finance minister, sources say
Thailand will name former corporate energy executive and central bank board member Pichai Chunhavajira as its new finance minister, taking over the role from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, two government sources told Reuters on Thursday.
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Japan
Meta sued in Japan over celebrity investment scams
Four scam victims in Japan sued Facebook on Thursday after being hoodwinked by fraudulent online investment ads that used images of celebrities without their consent, their lawyer said.
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AseanPlus News
Philippine court blocks genetically modified golden rice production over safety fears
A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified golden rice because it said conflicting scientific views gave rise to "severe" health and environmental safety concerns.
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Business
Gobind: Appointment of new DNB board members marks major milestone in 5G network restructuring
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Digital Nasional Bhd’s (DNB) new board members marks a significant milestone as envisaged in the share subscription agreements (SSAs) signed on 5G network restructuring, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
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AseanPlus News
Asean vows to promote food security among all their member countries
The Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) is preparing for the implementation of Asean Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food Agriculture and Forestry Sector (RAI).
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Myanmar
Myanmar junta minister heads to Beijing for security talks and cooperation
The Myanmar junta's home minister has left for China for security talks with Beijing's minister for public security, state media said Thursday.
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Cambodia
Cambodia on right track to achieving malaria-free goal by 2025, says PM Hun Manet
Cambodia is making significant progress towards achieving its self-imposed malaria-free goal by 2025, the country's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday.
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AseanPlus News
Lao govt and its development partners pledge cooperation to improve maternal, child health
The Lao government and development partners launched a new partnership to improve maternal and child health and nutrition by helping to strengthen Laos' health and governance systems through the CONNECT initiative.
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Brunei
Brunei braces for thunder and storms as more wind and heavy rain expected in coming weeks
The rainiy season is around the corner and The Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) said the country wil be going through tough conditions and high risk of flash floods in coming weeks.
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Nation
MCA and Fujian to forge stronger ties for mutual prosperity
PETALING JAYA: MCA and the Fujian provincial government will work together towards bringing together businesses from both sides for beneficial cooperation, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Cambodia
Cambodia and Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation
Cambodia and Laos have vowed to boost their bilateral relations and regional cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and peoples, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit.
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Nation
US academician's claim visiting Malaysia refuted by travel advisory
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States maintains the lowest level of alert for its citizens travelling to Malaysia.
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World
Hush money testimony expected to focus on payment to ex-Playboy model
(Reuters) - Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is set to resume in New York on Thursday with a former tabloid publisher testifying about efforts to help Trump's 2016 presidential bid by burying negative stories, including an alleged affair with a former Playboy model.
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Thailand
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes
Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.
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AseanPlus News
Nuctech raids leave Chinese businesses reeling as new EU foreign subsidies regulation shows its teeth
Dramatic search for evidence of financial help from Beijing stuns businesses and competition lawyers in EuropeSeizures of IT equipment and phones made under a regulatory tool that Chinese companies need to learn about quickly, experts warn
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AseanPlus News
Heavy rainfall in mainland China forces Hong Kong to dial back high-speed rail services
Guangzhou South-bound routes G6528, G6516, G6530 and G6536 suspended on Thursday, as well as Hong Kong-bound routes G6527, G6515, G6529 and G6535Mainland Chinese railway authorities also redirect two routes between West Kowloon terminus and Guangzhou South to Shenzhen North
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AseanPlus News
Extreme and brutal heat scorches South-East Asia, bringing school closures and warnings
Extreme heat scorched parts of South and Southeast Asia Wednesday, prompting schools across the Philippines to suspend classes, heat warnings in the Thai capital and worshippers in Bangladesh to pray for rain.
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Singapore
Fu Ning, world's largest traditional chinese boat, to dock in Melaka on May 1
Malaysians will have the opportunity to catch the sight of Fu Ning, the world’s largest traditional Chinese wooden sailing boat, when it docks at Tanjung Bruas Port Jetty in Malaysia’s state Melaka beginning this May 1.
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Markets
Profit-taking in the market, KLCI down 0.14%
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite opening higher at the start of the opening bell, the FBM KLCI succumbed to mild profit-taking activities after the recent gains.
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AseanPlus News
The Chinese lesson to India: How can air pollution make or break your economy?
The extreme air pollution affecting India is shortening people’s life expectancy by almost six yearsThe country is now taking steps to address the issue, while trying not to compromise on economic growth