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Thai Media ‘Misleads’ on Korea Water Project
The screenshot shows the Cambodia’s Industry rejected a report published by a Thai media outlet. PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has rejected a Thai media report that South Korea has suspended support for a water-management project in Cambodia. The Nation...

Temasek-backed impact investment firm ABC Impact, DBS and UOB partner on sustainability-linked subscription
Transforms conventional loan facility into an innovative tool that drives measurable social and environmental outcomes Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek and a member of Temasek Trust Asset...

A chilling reimagining of Thai folklore premieres on Oct 23
The new Thai Amazon Original film Host, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Pairach "Pokpong" Khumwan (Girl From Nowhere, Siam Square), will premiere on Oct 23 on Prime Video. The film offers the first cinematic reimagining of Thailand’s legendary Mae...

The world’s first Upper House branded residences to open in Bangkok
City Dynamic, a joint venture between City Realty and Swire Properties, and Swire Hotels will bring the internationally-acclaimed Upper House brand to Thailand. The collaboration introduces Upper House Residences Bangkok, the world's first Upper...

Bank of Thailand Meets Industry Leaders Over Baht Strength and Trade War Fallout
FTI called for relief measures during the adjustment period, including postponing the classification of loans as non-performing, restructuring credit for those affected by US tariffs, and providing low-interest loans to enhance liquidity. These...

‘Hidden tsunami’: Watchdog says American e-waste is overwhelming Southeast Asia
FILE - Thai officials show samples of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States which they said they seized at Bangkok Port during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit), File) HANOI,...

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Jasmine Thai
Newswise — WESTWOOD, N.J. [October 20, 2025] – Pascack Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Jasmine Thai to its medical staff. Dr. Thai is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine,...

Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 21, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. MANET THANK CHINA, MALAYSIA, US FOR BORDER TRUCE -- FRESH NEWS Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday thanked the United States President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China, for ending the armed...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 21, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. MANET THANK CHINA, MALAYSIA, US FOR BORDER TRUCE -- FRESH NEWS Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday thanked the United States President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China, for ending the armed...

Monstro De Bangkok: Thailand Skate Tour Video
Oct 21, 2025 1:58 AM EDT Add us on Google Start the Conversation We’re beyond stoked to host this new video from Rémi Luciani and crew exploring the oft-touristed country of Thailand to see what’s really there to skate. The video premiered at the...

E-waste is causing a ‘hidden tsunami’ in Southeast Asia
U.S. a significant contributor of IT equipment that is surreptitiously exported to and processed under harmful conditions in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas,...

US companies ship 'hidden tsunami' of e-waste to Asia: Report
Hanoi, Oct 23 (AP) Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report released...

Not Thailand, Not Vietnam — India’s Next Vacation Hotspot Will Shock You!
Move over thailand and vietnam — indian travelers now have a new, vibrant, adventure-ready destination that’s closer, cheaper, and hassle-free. The philippines, an archipelago of over 7,600 islands, has suddenly become the talk of indian travel...

From Bangkok drugstores to haute couture: How Thai sunscreens became 2025’s hottest beauty secret
Content creators have amplified this shift. Chayadhorn Kitiyadisai (known as Ing), founder of new Thai beauty brand Ingu, posted a TikTok declaring “the best sunscreens are in Thailand" that garnered over 1.4 million views. He linked their...

Cambodia, Thailand Continue Talks on Border Peace Agreement
Thailand has agreed to release the 18 Cambodian soldiers currently in its custody, Cambodia’s foreign minister said on Saturday, as the two sides seek to hash out a peace agreement ahead of next week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations...

“Clear Edge” Over Sukhoi Fighters! Why Gripen-E Jets For Ukraine Could Give ‘Cold Sweat’ To Russian Military
After a decade-long dry spell, it is raining orders for Saab Gripen-E multi-role fighter jets. After Sweden, Thailand, and Colombia, now war-torn Ukraine has taken the first step toward procuring these cutting-edge fighter jets. If all goes...

Natural Disaster Claims in 2025 to Again Top $100B Despite ‘Abnormally Low’ Q3 Events
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes during the first nine months of 2025 are estimated to hit US$105 billion, bringing the sixth consecutive calendar year with losses topping US$100 billion and the eighth year since 2017, according to...

From Ceasefire to Accord: Can Cambodia and Thailand Turn Fragile Peace into Lasting Stability?
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C), Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (L) and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (R) pose for photos as they shake hands following a press conference after talks on a possible ceasefire...

Thursday Headlines: Oct. 23, 2025
Here's a quick look at our top stories for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025: Watch the latest weather forecast Colder weather on track for Sunday TOP HEADLINES: Butte parents demand answers after son's fentanyl overdose death amid city's addiction crisis...

Chiang Mai University plans to join IBM-NUS Research and Innovation Centre and IBM Quantum Network
In an effort to promote “joint research and development activities of mutual interest and benefit in the area of artificial intelligence technologies,” Chiang Mai University (CMU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with IBM to...