39 h. ago Major Pakistan defense boost as China military ties deepen and India tensions soar

Major Pakistan defense boost as China military ties deepen and India tensions soar  Newsweek

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42 h. ago US$900 million seized as China helps Malaysia dismantle Tedy Teow’s scam empire

Chinese and Malaysian police have seized over 3.8 billion ringgit (US$900 million) of assets – including yachts and property – from a syndicate alleged to have duped millions of people throughout the Asia-Pacific with promises of high-return investments. The Ponzi scheme, which operated mainly in Penang state, is believed to be linked to the MBI Group, started by Malaysian Tedy Teow Wooi Huat, who was extradited to China last year after hiding in Thailand. Seventeen people were arrested last...

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3 d. ago China backs Mekong pollution probe after reports point finger at mining firms

China’s embassy in Thailand said it was “closely monitoring” the situation after claims that heavy metal pollution in northern Thai rivers was linked to suspected Chinese mining activities in neighbouring Myanmar. A post on the embassy’s official social media account acknowledged recent comments by the Thai government on the matter. “China is closely monitoring reports about the heavy metal pollution incident in a tributary of the Mekong River in Thailand. We have taken note of the recent test...

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1 week ago National treasure returned home after 79 years of drifting — under China

National treasure returned home after 79 years of drifting — under China-U.S. joint escort  Thailand Business News

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2 w. ago Can Asean become a top economy despite Trump’s tariffs and internal hurdles?

Members of the Asean bloc have laid out an ambitious plan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2045, but analysts warn the region must first overcome deep-rooted trade barriers, domestic implementation woes and a shifting global trade order. Released on Tuesday during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, the five-year strategy to achieve the economic goal aims to boost regional integration and better address complex issues. “Carrying on with business as...

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2 w. ago Vietnam and Thailand forge strategic ties to boost trade, reduce reliance on China

Vietnam and Thailand’s upgraded partnership aims to boost trade to US$25 billion by 2030, reflecting Hanoi’s tiered diplomacy approach.

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2 w. ago China and Thailand boost strategic ties with new military cooperation plans

China and Thailand boost strategic ties with new military cooperation plans  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Lawmakers Demand Answers from Harvard Over Ties to Chinese Military, Sanctioned Entities, and Iranian Government

Lawmakers Demand Answers from Harvard Over Ties to Chinese Military, Sanctioned Entities, and Iranian Government  Select Committee on the CCP | (.gov)

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3 w. ago Cambodia starts selling durians to China, vying to rival Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia

The Southeast Asian nation sees juicy opportunities in the vast Chinese durian market, but first it will need to win over picky consumers.

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3 w. ago Chinese defence firm strikes arms deal with Nigeria, deepening ties with West Africa

Chinese ammunition company to produce ammunition, upgrade military hardware, service battle tanks and train defence personnel for Nigeria.

Economics

4 w. ago China’s defence chief forges Europe ties in Paris, Berlin plus UN peace pledge

Dong Jun’s first European tour concludes with major commitment to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.

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4 w. ago Beijing may need to do more to boost economy despite trade thaw: Strategist

Beijing may need to do more to boost economy despite trade thaw: Strategist  MSN

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