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Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defense minister

Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defense minister

Suspended Thai leader Prayuth Chan-ocha said he will continue as defense minister, in his first direct address to the public since court ordered him to cease his duties as PM. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan is serving as acting prime minister of Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy. “I will continue to …

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Japan to spend $1.83 mln on ex-PM Abe’s state funeral

Japan to spend $1.83 mln on ex-PM Abe's state funeral

Japan will spend $1.83 million on state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe, despite opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling party’s ties to the Unification Church. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving but divisive premier, was shot and killed at an election rally on July 8, and although funeral …

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Vietnam to introduce rest stops on expressways

The Transport Ministry is working on a plan to introduce rest stops along several expressways across the country. In a scheme approved recently by the government to develop road traffic infrastructure in 2021-2030 and with a vision until 2050, the Ministry of Transport has added items toward building rest stops …

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Storm Maon enters northern Vietnam

Tropical storm Maon with wind speeds of 74 kph made landfall in Mong Cai that borders China at around 8 p.m. Thursday, causing heavy rains. Downpours plus strong winds uprooted many trees in Quang Ninh Province’s Mong Cai Town. People have been recommended not to go out. Vessels have been …

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Former FLC chairman investigated for fraud

Former FLC group chairman Trinh Van Quyet and two of his sisters are being investigated for fraud following their earlier arrests for alleged stock market manipulation. Public Security Ministry police said Thursday that Quyet and his sisters Trinh Thi Thuy Nga and Trinh Thi Minh Hue are being investigated for …

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