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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:34:00 +0700Vietnam police seize tonnes of fake coffee products made from soybeans
HANOI - Police in Vietnam have launched a criminal investigation into a warehouse accused of producing fake coffee made from soybeans following a raid earlier this week, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:58:00 +0700PropertyLimBrothers CEO and VP resign, interim CEO appointed
SINGAPORE — PropertyLimBrothers’ (PLB) CEO and co-founder Melvin Lim and vice-president of strategy, Grayce Tan, have stepped down from their roles amid allegations of adultery, which surfaced over the weekend.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:52:00 +0700One killed, three injured in fireworks factory explosion in Suphan Buri
A fireworks factory explosion in Don Chedi district of Suphan Buri on Friday morning left one person dead and three others injured.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:48:00 +0700Where Bangkokians go to fix their phones and laptops
Things break, naturally over time or by accident. Gadgets like smartphones and laptops are especially prone to damage from drops, water spills or poor maintenance. When they break, where are good places to fix them in Bangkok? These are go-to spots r...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:33:00 +0700Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan despite geopolitical tensions
Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan as a holiday destination despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, thanks to unaffected flight routes and a weaker yen, local industry operators have said.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:19:00 +0700Truck topples 70 power poles in Samut Prakan
More than 200 technicians from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) are racing to restore power along a nearly 2km stretch of old Sukhumvit Road, after an 18‑wheel trailer snagged overhead cables and brought down more than 70 electricity po...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:48:00 +0700Malaysian Minister claims work stress can ‘turn people gay’
Malaysia’s Minister for Religious Affairs has been criticised after saying work stress can cause people to adopt an LGBTQ+ identity, with human rights advocates at home and abroad condemning the remarks as 'dehumanising'.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:42:00 +0700Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party amid civil war
NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar's military-backed party has completed a sweeping victory in the country's three-phase general election, state media said, cementing an outcome long expected after a tightly controlled political process held during...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:50:00 +0700People’s Party tops two polls ahead of Feb 8 vote
Two major opinion polls released on Friday show the People’s Party maintaining a clear lead in public support, with its prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut becoming the top choice for voters nationwide.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:46:00 +0700Singapore's aviation showcase to reflect region's defence uncertainties, growth ambitions
Asia's premier aviation event is poised to showcase planes, parts and weapons as the industry juggles growing demand for air travel with geopolitical challenges and chronic supply constraints.