Vietnam GDP Growth Slows in Signs of Uneven Economic Recovery: Vietnam’s economy slowed in the first quarter, weighed by an uneven growth in exports and factory ...
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China’s Charm Offensive Aims to to Win Back Wary Investors: Hello, this is Josh Xiao in Singapore.
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Philippines says it will not yield to submission in row with 'patronising' China: The Philippines is not seeking a fight or trouble in the South China Sea but ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-says-it-will-not-yield-submission-row-with-patronising-china-2024-03-29/
Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion: Catholic devotees were nailed to crosses in sweltering heat north of the Philippines ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-catholic-devotees-nailed-crosses-re-enact-crucifixion-2024-03-29/
510,000 travellers used Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints on Mar 28, highest in a single day
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/510000-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-singapore-malaysia-good-friday-4230131
Secret papers reveal Post Office knew its court defence was false: Draft report seen by BBC confirms Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68663750
Another grocery store has become the subject of boycott calls, despite having nothing to do with the KK Mart convenience store chain ... Show more
Dozens of Catholic devotees whipped their backs as they walked barefoot through the streets of the Philippine capital Manila on March 28, 2024 ... Show more
$17K water bill cut after mystery leak found at N. Portland home, but no one knows where water went
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/03/17k-water-bill-cut-after-mystery-leak-found-at-n-portland-home-but-no-one-knows-where-water-went.html
Sony opens $66m Thailand fab for driver-assist image sensors: BANGKOK -- Sony Group has started operations at a new semiconductor fab in Thailand ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Sony-opens-66m-Thailand-fab-for-driver-assist-image-sensors
Thailand presses case for casinos to boost revenues, tourism and jobs: A bill that would legalise casinos in Thailand could be passed in the current government's ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-looking-set-up-mega-entertainment-project-if-casinos-legalised-pm-says-2024-03-29/
Thai economy expands slowly in February, helped by tourism, central bank says: Thailand's economy expanded slowly in February with growth in the service sector ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/thai-economy-expands-slowly-february-helped-by-tourism-central-bank-says-2024-03-29/
Vietnam economy expands by 5.66% in Q1 as exports boom: Vietnam's gross domestic product in the first quarter grew 5.66% from a year earlier as exports boomed ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-reports-q1-gdp-growth-566-2024-03-29/
China’s BYD pulls ahead of Tesla in Indonesia’s EV market: Competitive pricing, tax waivers secured Chinese carmaker's footing in the South-east Asian nation.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/china-s-byd-pulls-ahead-of-tesla-in-indonesia-s-ev-market
There are no funds to meet your demands, Amoth on doctors' strike: As the doctors’ strike enters its second week, unions have vowed to continue with the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001492229/there-are-no-funds-to-meet-your-demands-amoth-on-doctors-strike
Photos released from on board the Dali ship as officials investigate Baltimore bridge collapse
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/28/photos-dali-ship-baltimore-bridge/73128887007/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
[FEATURE] With Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as its honorary president, the first international boxing league in Taiwan has extended the career of many ... Show more
Serangoon HDB flat shatters estate record, sells for $1.2m: At one point, million-dollar sales were a thing of rarity — this year, however ...
asiaone.com/money/serangoon-hdb-flat-shatters-estate-record-sells-12m
Philippines’s Marcos promises action after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’: President says country to respond to South China Sea confrontations with proportionate ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/philippiness-marcos-promises-measures-after-chinas-dangerous-attacks
Penang slated to have water taxis in 2026: Commuters are expected to pay between RM1.30 (S$0.37) and RM15.90 (S$4.50).
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/penang-slated-to-have-water-taxis-in-2026
Myanmar military scales back annual parade as fighting escalates: BANGKOK/NAYPYITAW -- The annual parade to mark Myanmar's Armed Forces Day took place on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Crisis/Myanmar-military-scales-back-annual-parade-as-fighting-escalates
Good Friday: Filipino villager to be nailed to a cross to pray for world peace: A Filipino villager says he has signed up to be nailed to a wooden cross for the ...
apnews.com/article/philippines-good-friday-crucifixions-pampanga-province-c725e903d17a356d2a179ef0cda17a9c
Musk's xAI to launch improved version of chatbot: Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI said on Thursday it will launch an enhanced version of its ...
reuters.com/technology/musks-xai-launch-improved-version-chatbot-2024-03-29/
Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok: Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great Wall Motors are quickly growing their sales in Thailand ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/chinese-ev-makers-challenging-market-leaders-at-auto-show-in-bangkok/
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Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties: ISLAMABAD -- A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Deadly-Pakistan-attacks-threaten-China-economic-ties
Apple's new iPad Pro likely to launch in May, ramps up overseas production, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/apples-new-ipad-pro-likely-launch-may-ramps-up-overseas-production-bloomberg-2024-03-28/
Thailand offers tax waiver to attract 'world-class events': Thailand on Thursday announced a tax waiver for organisers of large international concerts ...
reuters.com/business/thailand-offers-tax-waiver-attract-world-class-events-2024-03-28/
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-defence-chief-reaffirms-support-philippines-chides-dangerous-chinese-conduct-2024-03-28/
A young boy imitates mandarame or flaggelants using a bamboo whip souvenir on Maundy Thursday in Barangay Lourdes Northwest, Angeles City in Pampanga ... Show more
ECB likely to start with 'moderate' rate cut this spring, Villeroy says: The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to start off with a "moderate" interest rate ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-likely-start-with-moderate-rate-cut-this-spring-villeroy-2024-03-28/
Jakarta to remain economic hub as Indonesia prepares to move capital city: Indonesia's parliament on Thursday designated special status for Jakarta ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesian-parliament-passes-into-law-jakarta-special-status-bill-speaker-says-2024-03-28/
China's BYD slows down plans for EV factory in Vietnam, industrial park says - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/28/chinas-byd-slows-down-plans-for-ev-factory-in-vietnam-industrial-park-says.html
Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
apnews.com/article/thailand-marriage-same-sex-equality-law-9a2f9da6b5b36a1cf70dee5caec70e23
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Malaysian celeb Amber Chia reveals she's been divorced for more than 2 years: 'I have no regrets'
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/03/28/malaysian-celeb-amber-chia-reveals-she039s-been-divorced-for-more-than-2-years-039i-have-no-regrets039
Indonesian medics in Gaza ‘shocked’ by scale of humanitarian catastrophe : JAKARTA: Indonesian medics who are on an emergency mission in Rafah say they are ...
arabnews.com/node/2484361/world
Indonesia president-elect's legal team rebuffs losing candidates' bid to disqualify him
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Paul O'Grady tried traditional heart medicine in last TV show days before death: Paul O’Grady tried traditional Thai medicine to ease his heart problems during ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/paul-ogrady-tried-traditional-heart-32465610
Cambodia moves to 'drain the swamp' with arrest of tycoons: PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian tycoon has been arrested after she allegedly swindled investors out of ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Crime/Cambodia-moves-to-drain-the-swamp-with-arrest-of-tycoons
#BangkokPost : Airports of Thailand (AoT) has introduced Grab taxi services at Suvarnabhumi airport to give passengers more choices to get to and from their ... Show more
Singer Bruno Mars to host Singapore tour afterparty at Marquee on April 6: The American pop star will perform three sold-out concerts at National Stadium on ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/singer-bruno-mars-to-host-singapore-tour-afterparty-at-marquee-on-april-6
asiatimes.com/2024/03/myanmars-widening-war-headed-for-juntas-heartland/ Myanmar’s widening war headed for junta’s heartland
Singapore charges two ex-employees of Sembcorp Marine in Brazil graft case: Authorities in Singapore said they charged two former officials of Sembcorp Marine on ...
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China encouraged armed offensive against Myanmar government to protest proliferation of online scams
theregister.com/2024/03/28/scam_centers_china_myanmar/
An ethnic army captured an outpost in a strategic township in western Myanmar, as it moves to take control of its ninth township in Rakhine state.#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar engdev.rfaweb.org/english/news/myanmar/arakan-army-ninth-township-03282024045722.html
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Comedian and TV host Melai Cantiveros-Francisco reveals in a testimony on Good Friday, March 29, that she had a lump in her breast which ... Show more
PVL: Bernadeth Pons a difference-maker for Creamline: MANILA, Philippines — As Tots Carlos put on a record-setting showing, Bernadeth Pons also spelled the ...
sports.inquirer.net/559398/pvl-bernadeth-pons-a-difference-maker-for-creamline
Thailand's low-key deportations to China latest scamdemic twist: BANGKOK -- Thailand's biggest-known deportation in well over a decade has thrust the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Crime/Thailand-s-low-key-deportations-to-China-latest-scamdemic-twist
Warby Parker offering free solar eclipse glasses ahead of 'celestial spectacle': How to get them
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/02/29/warby-parker-free-solar-eclipse-glasses/72752005007/
Quick Glance: Inspiring Students Through Solar Eclipse Simulation
- An Indianapolis teacher uses a solar eclipse simulation to inspire her students.
- Students simulate a total solar eclipse and learn about the upcoming event.
- Insight from an astronomy professor and emphasis on eclipse safety.
- Efforts to ensure students can safely observe the eclipse during a remote learning day.
Singapore's Taylor Swift jackpot about more than exclusivity: Gary Ng is senior economist for Asia-Pacific thematic research at Natixis in Hong Kong and a ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Singapore-s-Taylor-Swift-jackpot-about-more-than-exclusivity
COMMENT | A message to the destructive forces in Malaya: Learn from Sabah and Sarawak on how to co-exist in harmony.
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UN rights panel concerned by extrajudicial killings in Indonesia's Papua: The U.N. Human Rights Committee said on Thursday it was concerned by extrajudicial ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/un-rights-panel-concerned-by-extrajudicial-killings-indonesias-papua-2024-03-28/
7 siblings, all above 60, battle for their mother's Sh18m estate: Their mother, Lusila Wairu Waweru, died in October, 2015.
nation.africa/kenya/news/7-siblings-all-above-60-battle-for-their-mother-s-sh18m-estate-4572134
The Prisons Department has refuted claims that former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak is accorded “very special treatment” while serving his sentence in the ... Show more
With Cainiao buyback, Alibaba takes aim at rivals' overseas advance: Alibaba's plan to buy full control of its logistics subsidiary rather than spinning it off ...
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Malaysia to request additional 500,000 metric tons of white rice from India: Malaysia will submit an request to India to procure an additional 500 ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/malaysia-request-additional-500000-metric-tons-white-rice-india-2024-03-28/
Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub: PENANG, Malaysia -- Taiwanese industrial computer maker Advantech is stepping up investment in ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Taiwan-s-Advantech-aims-to-turn-Malaysia-into-Southeast-Asia-hub
This is why parents go to great lengths to conquer PSLE. But what do their children say?
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/regardless-of-grades-psle-scoring-system-parents-pupils-tuition-4227551
Did "Queen of Tears" Draw Inspiration from the Life of Henry Sy?: The K-drama features a backstory that's intriguingly similar to the life of the ...
preview.ph/culture/queen-of-tears-henry-sy-life-story-a4573-20240328
World Happiness Report 2024.
AFP Graphics chart showing the rankings of selected countries, according to World Happiness Reports since 2012.
Woman and 4-year-old daughter trapped in lift of Bukit Batok condo for 80 mins, slam technicians for being late
asiaone.com/singapore/woman-and-4-year-old-daughter-trapped-lift-bukit-batok-condo-80-mins-slam-technicians
WHAT COUNTRY IS THIS?! 😮Traffic flow is light on both the west and eastbound lanes of Commonwealth Avenue in the Philcoa section of Quezon City this morning ... Show more
Trafigura Admits to a Decade of Bribery in Brazil: Trafigura Group has confessed to a decade-long bribery operation in Brazil, spotlighting the pervasive ...
riotimesonline.com/trafigura-admits-to-a-decade-of-bribery-in-brazil/
'Trust deficit' between China and Myanmar's military, report says: BANGKOK -- China, which has shielded Myanmar's regime from United Nations Security ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Crisis/Trust-deficit-between-China-and-Myanmar-s-military-report-says
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