Tagged “southeast-asia”

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Thai PM Urges Crackdown on Foreigners Who Disrespect Local Laws

Anutin Charnvirakul calls on provincial governors to enforce laws against foreigners accused of exploiting or intimidating Thai citizens, according to Anadolu Agency.

Sep 17, 2026, 1:07 PM · 1 min read

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What Is the Pinglu Canal? China's New Waterway to Southeast Asia Explained

A report by Al Jazeera examines China's Pinglu Canal, described as the country's first modern river-to-sea waterway aimed at cutting the time and cost of trade with Southeast Asia.

Sep 16, 2026, 5:24 AM · 1 min read

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Grab to Acquire Buy-Now-Pay-Later Platform Atome Financial for $1.49 Billion

Southeast Asian super-app Grab is expanding its financial services arm with the purchase of Atome Financial, aiming to grow its consumer lending business, according to a CNBC report.

Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 AM · 1 min read