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Ex-MP raises more concerns about gambling site
Former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha has urged law enforcement to trace funds linked to Shuffle.com, a gambling site blocked in Thailand, after the digital asset exchange Bitkub confirmed transactions exceeding 100 million baht involving 49 customers.
Johanne Siy brings a Filipino touch to Aro Singapore
Her much-awaited solo debut is an impressive one
Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster
Indonesia’s government has resisted mounting calls to declare widespread forest and land fires a national disaster, insisting it can handle the crisis alone as residents report worsening health impacts and disaster experts warn that a broader, coordinated response is needed. Critics suggest the reluctance may stem from concerns that a national declaration could force Jakarta to redirect funds from other political priorities, while exposing the administration to greater scrutiny over its disaster...
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Court grants PN reprieve from ROS deregistration
UPDATED 7.45PM | Judge rules that the deregistration may undermine the coalition's judicial review application.
Korean county, home to Vietnamese prince's descendants, builds $260M plan around their 800-year story
About 800 people gathered in Bonghwa, a rural county in eastern South Korea, on Oct. 17 to mark 800 years since Vietnamese Prince Ly Long Tuong arrived in Korea, where his descendants still live.
Mutual fund ownership among Singapore’s wealthy nearly trebles since 2022: Citi report
Singapore has the highest mutual fund ownership rate in Asia, even as a large share of assets remains in deposits
Mutual fund ownership among Singapore’s wealthy nearly trebles since 2022: Citi report
Singapore has the highest mutual fund ownership rate in Asia, even as a large share of assets remains in deposits
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DAP, PAS MPs raise racial concerns, urge govt action in budget debate
PARLIAMENT | DAP lawmaker claims vague 'bumiputera' legal definition, while PAS MP cautions against racial fault-finding.
Customs to inspect all scrap metal containers for e-waste
The Thai Customs Department is physically inspecting every container declared as metal scrap as it steps up enforcement against illegal electronic waste imports, which have polluted the environment and threatened local livelihoods in the country’s eastern provinces.