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Cambodia has broken ground to build a $1.7 billion, China-funded canal to eventually link its capital Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand

The Asian Development Bank says it expects developing economies in the region to grow at a 5% annual pace this year, up slightly from its earlier estimate of 4.9% growth

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Thai energy firm Banpu Public Co. Ltd has joined the fray to acquire Eversource Capital-backed Radiance Renewables Pvt.

The unidentified official reportedly held a position at the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department in Ang Thong province in central Thailand, reported The South China Morning Post. According to the newspaper The Thaiger, the official did not attend his government job for about 10 years because he had been focused on his singing gig at a nightclub.

Supply Chain Council, set up under an agreement of the 14-member IPEF, will be held in December, the commerce ministry said on Monday. The IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity) bloc was launched jointly by the US and other partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region on May 23, 2022, in Tokyo. Together, they account for 40 per cent of the world's economic output and 28 per cent of trade.

India, were able to protect their key interests, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. The 14-member IPEF bloc was launched jointly by the US and other partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region on May 23, 2022, in Tokyo. Together, they account for 40 per cent of the world's economic output and 28 per cent of trade. The framework is structured around four pillars relating to trade, supply chains, clean economy and fair economy. India has joined all the pillars except the trade. Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the US, and Vietnam are members of the bloc.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mixologists in India have been in a hyper-experimental mode for a while. If it was techniques and indigenous botanicals that they played with earlier, they are now choosing to experiment boldly with unusual, seemingly unpalatable, ingredients.

palm oil production is likely to triple in six years as the area under oil palm plantations increases and as plantations become mature for harvesting, a senior industry official said on Friday. The world's biggest edible oil importer relies on Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand for palm oil supplies. An increase in production will help India slash edible oil imports that account for nearly two-thirds of its total consumption. India's palm oil production is likely to jump to 1.2 to 1.5 million metric tons by 2030-31 from the current 400,000 tons, as farmers have been expanding the area, said Sougata Niyogi, chief executive officer of the oil palm plantation division at India's biggest palm oil producer, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.

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The White Lotus is heading to Thailand for its third season. The luxury resort chain’s latest locale promises new mysteries, rich character dynamics, and the signature blend of dark comedy and drama that has made the show a critical and audience favorite.

pygmy hippo named Moo-Deng has become a viral sensation, and captivated audiences across Thailand and beyond. Videos of her wobbling around her enclosure, playfully nibbling her zookeeper, and getting sprayed with water have taken the internet by storm. Moo-Deng has won hearts throughout Asia, inspiring fans to create cakes and artworks featuring her cute, rosy cheeks and bright eyes. Even a cosmetics brand has jumped on the bandwagon, urging followers to “wear your blush like a baby hippo” with their pink and peach-toned products, reported British news house the Guardian. Her growing international fame was solidified when Time magazine named her an “Icon” and “Legend,” declaring “She Is the Moment.” Much of Moo-Deng's fame comes from a TikTok account with 2.5 million followers dedicated to the animals of Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand. Her daily antics are also followed by hundreds of thousands on Facebook and Instagram.

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Thailand’s new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, vowed Thursday in her inaugural speech to Parliament to continue many of her predecessor’s plans to solve the country’s economic woes

Somnis: Rumble Rush, a blockchain game developed by Overtake, has made a significant impact in the global gaming market, attracting widespread attention just three weeks after its official launch on August 20. Overtake CEO Oh Seung-hwan announced that the game’s launch has far exceeded expectations, with over 30,000 cumulative registrations within three weeks—a remarkable achievement in the blockchain gaming space, where active user bases are typically smaller. This success reflects the strong interest and growing popularity of Somnis: Rumble Rush among global gamers, following the game’s highly successful Closed Beta Test (CBT).

Well-heeled Chinese are moving to Japan in droves, buying up homes and harboring hopes for opportunities

Chinese families are increasingly flocking to Thailand for the country's quality international schools and relaxed lifestyle

international travel. A recent report by MakeMyTrip, covering the period from June 2023 to May 2024, highlights a significant rise in the number of Indians taking international trips, with a 32% growth in people going on two or more international journeys. Those taking three or more trips have grown by 37%, underscoring India's growing appetite for global travel.

Asia’s latest factory activity data showed some loss of momentum midway through the third quarter, but a broad continuation of growth in output and orders. Views among manufacturers on the sector’s outlook were mixed amid uneven price and demand developments through the region, though many were cautiously upbeat. S&P Global’s manufacturing purchasing managers index readings for Japan and South Korea signaled improvement in August, while those for India, Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia indicated expansions in manufacturing, though at a slower pace.

MUFG), Japan's largest mega bank with close to $3 trillion in assets, last week placed its biggest bet in India: It doubled an existing investment with a further commitment of ₹4,712 crore on DMI Finance. Masakazu Osawa, Asia Pacific CEO for the bank, tells Joel Rebello the group has only started its investment journey in India and would increase exposure in the economy tipped to be the world's third biggest soon. Edited excerpts: You doubled down on your investment in DMI Finance last week. What is the strategy for investments in India?