King promulgates ‘dual citizen’ ban for top posts
The amendments ban dual citizenship for the prime minister and presidents of the National Assembly, Senate and Constitutional Council
Thailand’s ‘Woman of Steel’ gets ready to battle for Miss Universe crown
Miss Universe Thailand Anchilee Scott Kemmis will dress as a “Woman of Steel” for the national costume round at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Israel
Setting EV tax rate first step towards Thailand’s ‘net zero’ dreams
The Finance Ministry has called for a tax rate for electric vehicles (EVs) soon, as part of Thailand’s dream to achieve zero emissions by 2065.
Diwali leaves Delhi wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air
New Delhi has the worst air quality of all world capitals, but even by its sorry standards Friday's reading was extra bad
RCEP on track to come into force on Jan 1, 2022
The wait is on for four Asean countries and South Korea to ratify the agreement, that will become the world's biggest trade pact by GDP
UAE to invest massive $32.7b in Indonesia
Investments were among the bevy of gifts showered on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as he visited the United Arab Emirates
Bank Negara expected to tighten monetary policy in second half of 2022
Moody’s Analytics expects Bank Negara Malaysia to pull the trigger on a rate hike, as Malaysia’s economic outlook is looking brighter going into 2022.
India’s trade unions threaten nationwide strike
National trade unions are on a warpath against the Government for its refusal to consider their views on economic issues
Hong Kong and China working towards resumption of quarantine-free travel
Both sides are working on a resumption of quarantine-free travel, following an improvement in the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong
Sarawak Chief Minister dissolves assembly paving way for elections
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly was due to dissolve automatically on June 7 following the expiry of its term, but the state election was suspended