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Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:31:00 +0700Chinese warplane incursions near Taiwan rise to 3-month high
China’s air force stepped up its incursions into sensitive areas near Taiwan to the highest level since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit three months ago, amid a flurry of activity it sees as undermining its sovereignty.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:18:00 +0700Cryptocurrencies slide as concerns over FTX exchange rattle markets
SINGAPORE: Cryptocurrencies fell heavily on Tuesday and the native token of crypto exchange FTX collapsed by 15% as investors appeared to take fright at talk of pressure on FTX's financials.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:36:00 +0700Myanmar rebels risk life and limb in DIY weapons factories
Under an awning in a bamboo thicket in northern Myanmar, an anti-coup fighter following instructions from YouTube welds scavenged steel into crude mortar rounds and shells to be fired at junta troops.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:12:00 +0700Illegal job seekers caught near northern border
CHIANG MAI: Eight illegal border crossers from Myanmar were caught at a road checkpoint in Fang district on Monday.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:11:00 +0700Foreign land ownership proposal withdrawn from cabinet
Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said his draft proposal to allow foreigners to own a small block of residential land was withdrawn from the cabinet agenda on Tuesday.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:58:00 +0700China cancelled EU leader's address at opening of major trade expo
BEIJING/BRUSSELS: Chinese authorities behind a major trade expo in Shanghai pulled an opening ceremony address by the European Council president that was set to criticise Russia's "illegal war" in Ukraine and call for reduced trade dependency on Chin...
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:22:00 +0700Ruam Thai Sang Chart would welcome Gen Prayut if he wants to move
Ruam Thai Sang Chart would welcome Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if he decided to move from Palang Pracharath, party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Tuesday.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:14:00 +0700Farmers demand crop-raiding elephant's removal
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: About 100 farmers rallied on Tuesday demanding wildlife officials remove from their village area a wild bull elephant that has been raiding their farms non-stop for the last seven seven months, instead of just making empty promis...
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:50:00 +0700Philippines to speed up US defence pact for troops, facilities
The Philippines wants to accelerate a defence pact with US for troops and bases that was earlier stalled, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bolsters security ties with a treaty ally amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:45:00 +0700Global South needs $2 trillion a year to tame, cope with climate
SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt: Developing and emerging countries -- excluding China -- need investments well beyond $2 trillion annually by 2030 if the world is to stop the global warming juggernaut and cope with its impacts, according to a UN-backed report...