Bangkok’s Monorail Operators Test Redesigned Systems Following Safety Incidents

Thailand: Bangkok’s Monorail Operators Test Redesigned Systems Following Safety Incidents

The operators of the Yellow and Pink Lines, two key monorail routes in Bangkok, are testing redesigned guide wheel and conductor rail systems. The move follows recent incidents that raised concerns over the safety of the city's rapidly expanding monorail...
bus, carrying dozens of primary school age children, was returning from a trip north of Bangkok

Thailand: Obec Ramps Up Support for Victims of Tragic School Bus Fire Near Bangkok

The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) is accelerating its efforts to provide financial aid and other forms of support to the victims and families affected by the devastating school bus fire that occurred near Bangkok. The tragic accident...
Apple Foxconn Plant

China Detains Taiwanese Workers at Apple’s Foxconn Plant in ‘iPhone City’

Chinese police have detained four Taiwanese employees of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the world’s largest assembler of Apple products and a crucial player in the global electronics supply chain. The detentions have sparked unease about the safety of foreign...
China-Japan

Chinese Authorities Accused of Harassing Citizens in Japan for “Subversive” Activities

Chinese authorities have been systematically harassing Chinese citizens living in Japan who participate in activities Beijing deems "subversive," according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Released on Thursday, the report sheds light on China's efforts to suppress...
Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata: Visionary Leader Who Modernised and Globalised Tata Group

Ratan Tata, the iconic former chairman of the Tata Group and a celebrated philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 86. His legacy is indelible, not only for his visionary leadership but also for his efforts in transforming one...
Thailand National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission- NBTC

Thailand: NBTC’s Planned Auction for 3500-MHz Band Sparks Controversy: Telecom Service or Satellite TV?

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has announced plans to auction the 3500-MHz frequency band for telecom services in 2027. While the auction is part of the regulator's vision for Thailand’s future telecom landscape and the development of 5G...
Taiwan

Taiwanese Perceptions on Likelihood of Chinese Invasion: Calm Amid Growing Military Threats

A recent survey conducted by Taiwan's premier military think tank, the Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR), reveals a complex and evolving sentiment among the Taiwanese public regarding the possibility of a Chinese invasion. While the majority of...
Iran ballistic missiles

Iran warns Israel against Missile Attack,Vows Stronger Retaliation if Attacks Escalate

In the Middle East, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, warned Israel on Tuesday that any attack on Iranian infrastructure would be met with a fierce and powerful retaliation. This stern warning came just days after Iran launched a missile attack...
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Kafr Kila, in southern Lebanon

Lebanon Crisis: More Countries Launch Evacuation Missions

In the Middle East, Germany's air force has flown another 89 German citizens out of Lebanon. This marks the fourth such evacuation in the past 10 days, as European nations and others ramp up efforts to protect their citizens from...
Israeli soldiers move shells, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in northern Israel, October 7, 2024. REUTERS

Hezbollah Rocket Barrage Intensifies Conflict on Israel-Lebanon Border

Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into northern Israel on Tuesday, targeting areas as far south as Haifa. This latest attack comes amidst rising tensions in the region, with both sides continuing to exchange strikes despite efforts to broker a...
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