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Thailand: PM Paetongtarn resignes

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on ethics grounds following a leaked phone conversation with Cambodia’s Hun Sen, which implicated the premier in compromising remarks during rising border tensions. The ruling—issued in a 6–3 decision—determined … Continue reading Thailand: PM Paetongtarn resignes

Homes flooded: Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam

HANOI – Typhoon Kajiki brought torrential rains to Vietnam’s north central coast on Aug 25, felling trees and flooding homes despite wind speeds tapering off from earlier in the day. As at 4pm local time, Kajiki was on the coast of Nghe … Continue reading Homes flooded: Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations

HANOI/BEIJING — Vietnam has ordered the evacuation of more than 586,000 people from its central provinces as Typhoon Kajiki barrels toward the coast with destructive winds and torrential rains. The storm, which drenched southern China’s Hainan island earlier this weekend, … Continue reading Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations

China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent

BEIJING/HAMBURG – Chinese airlines are preparing to place a massive order for Airbus jets, with negotiations reportedly covering as many as 500 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential deal, which would rank among the largest in Airbus … Continue reading China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent

Thailand Post Suspends US-Bound Shipments

BANGKOK – Thailand Post has officially temporarily suspended all international parcel services to the United States, following a sudden shift in U.S. trade policy striking low-value shipment exemptions. The announcement, signed by Acting President Thapanee Amarinrat on August 21, confirmed … Continue reading Thailand Post Suspends US-Bound Shipments