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    Buon Natale: Italasia opens its latest branch in One Bangkok

    Italasia, a longstanding and reputable importer of Italian products, led by Managing Director Chakrit Benedetti and Fa Benedetti, executive management and hospitality director of Italasia Group, hosted the grand opening party to celebrate the official unveiling of Italasia One Bangkok. [caption id="attachment_840519" align="alignnone" width="800"] Fa...

  • China to resume Australian timber imports, PM Albanese plans Beijing visit

    China to resume Australian timber imports, PM Albanese plans Beijing visit

    China has announced plans to recommence imports of Australian timber, with discussions also taking place regarding a potential visit by Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Beijing. The timber trade between the two countries, which was once worth US$407 million annually, has been largely halted since late 2020 due to China citing pest issues in shipments from various Australian ports.…

  • Thai Airways – Thai Smile merger gets green light

    Thai Airways – Thai Smile merger gets green light

    Debt-ridden Thai Airways International (THAI) will merge its subsidiary Thai Smile into its main company as part of its overall restructuring plan. The merger is set to be completed this year. THAI reported that their creditor’s committee gave the merger the green light yesterday. Now, the plan will be put before Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob and the Civil Aviation Authority…

  • Micron to invest £3.7bn in Japan’s EUV tech for advanced chip production

    Micron to invest £3.7bn in Japan’s EUV tech for advanced chip production

    Micron Technology revealed planned yesterday to invest up to 500 billion yen (US$3.7 billion) in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology in the coming years, supported by the Japanese government. The advanced EUV lithography chip-making machines will be utilised to manufacture 1-gamma chips, which are essential for the mass production of materials used in complex applications such as image processing networks. The…

  • Sony considers spinning off financial arm to focus on entertainment, sensors

    Sony considers spinning off financial arm to focus on entertainment, sensors

    Sony Group Corporation announced today that it is exploring the possibility of a partial spin-off of its financial business, Sony Financial Group, just three years after obtaining full control. The move comes as the conglomerate focuses on strengthening its entertainment and image sensor sectors. Sony is considering a two to three-year timeline for the spin-off, with plans to list the…

  • Over 25 million in Sudan need aid amid ongoing war, says UN

    Over 25 million in Sudan need aid amid ongoing war, says UN

    In Sudan, a war that has raged on for over a month continues to escalate, with the UN reporting that more than half the country’s population now is in need of aid. Ramesh Rajasingham, head of the UN humanitarian agency’s Geneva bureau, stated that 25 million people in Sudan need humanitarian assistance and protection. This is the highest number ever…

  • 4 Indigenous children found alive after Colombian Amazon plane crash

    4 Indigenous children found alive after Colombian Amazon plane crash

    A miraculous rescue took place in the dense Colombian Amazon, as four Indigenous children, including an 11 month old baby, were found alive more than two weeks after a plane crash. Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed his joy for the country and credited the military’s “arduous search efforts” for the discovery. The plane crash occurred on May 1, claiming the…

  • Climate change makes deadly Asian heatwaves 30 times more likely, study finds

    Climate change makes deadly Asian heatwaves 30 times more likely, study finds

    Last month’s deadly heatwaves in Bangladesh, India, Laos, and Thailand were made at least 30 times more likely due to climate change, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution group. The research examined the average maximum temperature and the maximum heat index, which includes humidity. The findings revealed that climate change made the humid heatwave at least 30…

  • Ancient Hebrew Bible sells for record US.1m, gifted to Tel Aviv museum

    Ancient Hebrew Bible sells for record US$38.1m, gifted to Tel Aviv museum

    An ancient Hebrew Bible has set a new record for the most valuable manuscript ever sold at auction, fetching US$38.1 million in New York. The Codex Sassoon, which dates back to the late ninth to early 10th century, is the earliest near-complete Hebrew Bible known to still exist today. Sotheby’s auction house facilitated the sale, which involved a four-minute bidding war…

  • 9 dead as floods devastate Italy’s Emilia Romagna, Imola Grand Prix cancelled

    9 dead as floods devastate Italy’s Emilia Romagna, Imola Grand Prix cancelled

    Heavy rainfall in Emilia Romagna, Italy‘s northern region has led to the deaths of at least nine people, with rivers flooding and submerging neighbourhoods and farmland. The flooding has resulted in the cancellation of the Imola Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend. Continual downpours over two days caused almost two dozen rivers to burst their banks, displacing thousands of residents…

  • Tesla to embrace advertising, Musk hints at unique approach

    Tesla to embrace advertising, Musk hints at unique approach

    Elon Musk has announced plans for Tesla Inc to venture into traditional advertising, marking a significant shift for the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that has previously relied on its CEO’s star power and customer enthusiasm. Speaking at the company’s annual meeting, Musk stated that Tesla would “try out a little advertising and see how it goes.” The news led to…

  • FTX founder eyes Supreme Court ruling in bid to dismiss fraud charges

    FTX founder eyes Supreme Court ruling in bid to dismiss fraud charges

    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking to use a recent Supreme Court ruling to strengthen his defence against fraud charges related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange. However, legal experts have suggested that the chances of having the charges dismissed remain low. Bankman-Fried requested on May 8 that most of the charges against him be dropped, arguing that some…

  • Buckingham Palace gives no comment on Meghan and Harry’s NYC car chase

    Buckingham Palace gives no comment on Meghan and Harry’s NYC car chase

    Buckingham Palace did not comment on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s reported involvement in a “near catastrophic car chase” in New York City on Tuesday night. People magazine reached out to the palace for a statement yesterday, but no comment was provided. The palace usually does not comment on matters involving 38 year old Prince Harry, and 41 year old Meghan,…

  • Chinese man with low salary seeks high-earning wife to uphold marriage values, sparks heated debate

    Chinese man with low salary seeks high-earning wife to uphold marriage values, sparks heated debate

    A Chinese man attracted a significant amount of criticism on social media after he posted a set of stringent requirements for his future wife on a dating banner at a public park in China. The 34 year old Shenzhen resident’s demands sparked a heated debate about his matchmaking behaviour and gender equality. The controversial banner outlined the Chinese man’s search…

  • Japan ramps up G7 security after PM attack and Abe assassination

    Japan ramps up G7 security after PM attack and Abe assassination

    Japan is ramping up security measures for the G7 summit in Hiroshima, deploying around 24,000 security personnel to ensure the safety of the event. The increased security comes in the wake of an attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last month and the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. Patrolling police have been visible in the city’s…

  • Thaksin hails MFP’s social media mastery, urges generals to retire

    Thaksin hails MFP’s social media mastery, urges generals to retire

    Thailand’s former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, praised the Move Forward Party (MFP) for their recent election victory, attributing their success to their mastery of social media and user-generated content (UGC). Thaksin, who remains an influential figure in Thai politics despite his self-imposed exile, highlighted the party’s ability to gain votes organically without resorting to big-spending campaigns or vote-buying. In a…

  • Biden and McCarthy near deal to avoid US debt default

    Biden and McCarthy near deal to avoid US debt default

    United States President Joe Biden and leading congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy moved closer to striking a deal to avert the impending US debt default yesterday. Despite the two sides remaining far apart on an agreement to increase the debt ceiling, McCarthy expressed optimism that a deal could be reached by the end of the week. While Democrats were less positive…

  • NASA images inspire cosmic symphony for immersive space experience

    NASA images inspire cosmic symphony for immersive space experience

    A new seven-suite “space symphony” titled “Cosmic Cycles” has recently premiered outside Washington, showcasing stunning imagery from NASA alongside its first-ever public performance. American composer Henry Dehlinger, 56 years old, described the symphony as an immersive experience that encapsulates both visuals and sound. The inspiration for Dehlinger’s composition came from the images compiled by NASA producers into seven short films.…

  • Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 81 in Myanmar, villagers await aid

    Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 81 in Myanmar, villagers await aid

    Cyclone Mocha claimed at least 81 lives in Myanmar, with local leaders and state media warning that the death toll could rise further. The cyclone hit the country on Sunday, bringing winds of up to 195 kilometres per hour, destroying power pylons and fishing boats. At least 46 people died in the Rakhine state villages of Bu Ma and Khaung…

  • Climate activists disrupt shareholder meetings, target corporate carbon footprints

    Climate activists disrupt shareholder meetings, target corporate carbon footprints

    Climate activists have been ramping up pressure on corporations during shareholder meetings, using various tactics to demand action on carbon emissions and climate change. These tactics range from asking numerous questions to more creative approaches, such as singing or even throwing cake at executives. Volkswagen’s recent shareholder meeting became a focal point for activists, with a cake thrown at supervisory…

  • Hiroshima’s burnt origami cranes transform into peace-promoting pottery

    Hiroshima’s burnt origami cranes transform into peace-promoting pottery

    In a hillside temple on Miyajima island, facing Hiroshima, a monk in saffron robes blows a conch and begins chanting prayers as thousands of origami cranes donated to Hiroshima are burned. For the past decade, the Daisho-in Buddhist temple has held ritual burnings of the millions of origami cranes sent to Hiroshima each year, honouring the sentiments folded into each…

  • Singapore, China reaffirm partnership, explore digitalisation and sustainability cooperation

    Singapore, China reaffirm partnership, explore digitalisation and sustainability cooperation

    Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently met with China’s Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, further strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two nations. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) noted that their partnership has been upgraded to an “All-Round High-Quality Future-Oriented Partnership.” The leaders discussed the growth of bilateral cooperation, including the three government-to-government projects in Suzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing,…

  • Singapore’s key exports drop for seventh month amid electronics slump

    Singapore’s key exports drop for seventh month amid electronics slump

    Singapore‘s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) suffered a decline for the seventh consecutive month, with a 9.8% drop in April compared to the same month last year. This is according to data from Enterprise Singapore, which also revealed an 8.3% contraction in March. The decline in April was worse than the 9.4% drop predicted by a Reuters poll. The slump in…

  • North Korea’s Kim Jong Un approves military spy satellite plan

    North Korea’s Kim Jong Un approves military spy satellite plan

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly inspected the nation’s first military spy satellite and given the go-ahead for its future action plan, according to state media. Kim met with the Non-permanent Satellite Launch Preparatory Committee and viewed the satellite, following his announcement a month ago that the satellite’s construction was completed and ready for launch. The development of the military…

  • Brigitte Macron relative attacked near family’s chocolate shop

    Brigitte Macron relative attacked near family’s chocolate shop

    In an apparent politically motivated attack, a family member of French first lady Brigitte Macron was assaulted outside the family’s chocolate shop in Amiens, northern France. Jean-Baptiste Trogneux was returning to his apartment above the renowned Trogneux chocolate shop when he was surrounded by anti-government protesters who insulted the president, his wife, and their family before physically attacking him. Jean-Alexandre…

  • Huge brawl erupts at Thailand v Indonesia SEA Games football final (video)

    Huge brawl erupts at Thailand v Indonesia SEA Games football final (video)

    The SouthEast Asia (SEA) Games football final between Indonesia and Thailand turned into a Muay Thai match yesterday when Thailand netted an equalising goal in injury time, sparking a dramatic brawl. But Indonesia ran out victors scoring three more goals in extra-time to win their first SEA Games men’s football medal in 32 years with a 5-2 victory. After a…

  • Council of Europe gathers to discuss future prosecution of Russian leaders

    Council of Europe gathers to discuss future prosecution of Russian leaders

    A year after Russia’s expulsion from the Council of Europe (CoE) due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the leaders of the 46-nation human rights body convened in Iceland to take preliminary steps toward the potential prosecution of Russian leaders. The summit’s main focus was the creation of a “register of damages” to document evidence for use in a special…

  • American drunk driver tried to switch seats with dog to dodge arrest

    American drunk driver tried to switch seats with dog to dodge arrest

    In some rather embarrassing news, an American drunk driver in Colorado tried to switch seats with his dog who was in the passenger seat, to dodge arrest as police approached his car. Springfield Police wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday, the man had been driving 52 miles per hour in a 30-mile-per-hour zone near 7th and Main Street. The…

  • Beijing woman catches subway harasser, awaits police while holding him

    Beijing woman catches subway harasser, awaits police while holding him

    A woman in Beijing bravely stood up against a man who sexually harassed her on a subway train, grabbing his collar and taking him to the police herself. The South China Morning Post reported that the incident took place on May 9 at the East Sihui subway station in the Chinese capital. Initially, the woman tried to evade the man,…

  • Burmese people celebrate MFP General Election victory

    Burmese people celebrate MFP General Election victory

    In astonishing scenes, thousands of Burmese people gathered in Myanmar to celebrate the 2023 General Election victory of the Move Forward Party (MFP). Burmese netizens made known that the MFP triumph will have a positive effect on the rights and well-being of Burmese workers in Thailand. Local media agencies in Myanmar reported yesterday, May 15, that thousands of Burmese took…

  • China’s April economic data falls short amid low demand, high youth unemployment

    China’s April economic data falls short amid low demand, high youth unemployment

    Official figures have revealed that China’s economic data for April failed to meet expectations, with low demand and high youth unemployment contributing to an uneven recovery after the easing of strict Covid-19 regulations. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), retail sales, a crucial gauge of domestic consumer activity, grew by 18.4% year-on-year. However, this fell short of the…

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