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Plunge in Chinese tourists hits souvenir sales; Thai retailers shift focus to Middle East, Europe

Chinese tourists have long been major spenders in Thailand, especially on souvenirs. However, recent safety concerns have significantly shaken confidence, leading to a steep drop…

  • Published: May 14, 20251:45 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Seoul bus ridership drops 19% in 10 years even as city spends billions in subsidies

A 2024 report by the Seoul Institute, a city-backed think tank, points to several reasons behind the drop: increasingly irregular bus intervals, growing car ownership and the…

  • Published: May 14, 20251:42 pm
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun
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In every trendsetter’s make-up bag, K-beauty brand 3CE is taking on world

Under L'Oreal’s stewardship, 3CE has more than doubled in size, its presence steadily radiating outward from Seoul to the wider world.

  • Published: May 14, 202511:14 am
  • Author No Kyung-min
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Rice prices in Japan dip for first time in 18 weeks as government stockpiles reach supermarket

Although this marked the first drop since Dec. 23-29, prices are still more than double the ¥2,106 recorded during the same week a year earlier.

  • Published: May 14, 202510:51 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Services consumption to underpin China’s economic growth

A high-level meeting convened by China's top leadership in late April placed high premiums on efforts to boost services consumption and strengthen the role of consumption in…

  • Published: May 14, 20259:00 am
  • Author Wang Keju
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Czech-Korean nuclear deal under EU scrutiny

The signing was suspended after a regional court granted a preliminary injunction at the request of France’s EDF, the losing bidder in the tender.

  • Published: May 14, 20258:50 am
  • Author Jo He-rim
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Philippines hit by over 4.1 million ‘guess the password’ IT attacks in 2024

A successful attack will allow cybercriminals to illegally obtain user credentials and other sensitive data.

  • Published: May 14, 20258:05 am
  • Author Tyrone Jasper C. Piad
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Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts

The initiative integrates Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) strategies and emphasises community participation to enhance long-term water management and agricultural resilience…

  • Published: May 14, 20257:59 am
  • Author The Nation
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Investment in green growth gains momentum in Southeast Asia

Green investment in the SEA-6 reached US$8 billion in 2024, a 43 percent increase year-on-year.

  • Published: May 14, 20257:57 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Thailand’s edible insect market poised for explosive growth

Already ranked as the world's sixth-largest insect exporter, Thailand's deep-rooted expertise in insect farming and growing domestic market acceptance provide a solid foundation…

  • Published: May 14, 20257:56 am
  • Author The Nation

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