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Thailand to Launch 50 Billion Baht Rooftop Solar Support Scheme in October
BANGKOK — Thailand’s government will launch a major rooftop solar support programme in mid-October, providing 50 billion baht in assistance to encourage…
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Likhang HABI Market Fair Returns to Makati With 100 Filipino Textile Exhibitors
MAKATI CITY — The Likhang HABI Market Fair will return for its 16th edition in October, bringing together 100 exhibitors from across…
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Brent Crude Surges Above US$126 as Middle East Conflict Sparks Fresh Supply Fears
LONDON — Brent crude oil briefly surged above US$126 a barrel as escalating conflict in the Middle East intensified fears of major…
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Mao and the Cultural Revolution Still Cast a Long Shadow Over China 50 Years Later
BEIJING — China marked 50 years since the death of Mao Zedong on Sept 9, with the legacy of the country’s founding…
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Singapore EV Charging Points Rise to 34,700 as Electric Vehicle Population Reaches 82,100
SINGAPORE — The number of electric vehicle charging points across Singapore has grown to 34,700, as the Republic’s EV population reached 82,100…
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Trump’s Controversial US Map Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Across North Atlantic
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after sharing a map on social media depicting the United States stretching…
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From Mindanao to London: Filipino Designer Jaime Brias Takes Local Craftsmanship Global
LONDON — Filipino designer Jaime Brias is bringing the materials, traditions and craftsmanship of the Philippines to an international audience, transforming centuries-old…
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Elijah Pies Opens Pet-Friendly Flagship in Joo Chiat With Soufflé and Pizza Pies
SINGAPORE — Homegrown pie brand Elijah Pies is opening its largest and newest flagship outlet in Joo Chiat, bringing new soufflé pies,…
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PAL Flight to Vancouver Diverts to Alaska Over Cabin Pressure Alert — What Happened Next
A Philippine Airlines flight bound for Vancouver was diverted to Anchorage, Alaska, after the crew received an indication involving the aircraft’s cabin…
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Thai Hotels Back Co-Payment Model Over Fixed Subsidy for Domestic Tourism
BANGKOK — Thai hotel operators are urging the government to retain a co-payment model for its planned domestic tourism stimulus programme rather…