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- Report: Vietnam's new social media regulations strangle free speech
BANGKOK, Thailand: Vietnam's government has introduced new social media regulations that significantly tighten its control over online discourse, limiting free speech and making it easier to track and silence critics, according to a report released this week by The 88 Project, a group focused on human rights in Vietnam.
Implemented in December, "Decree 147" expands the governm
22 February 22 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278057808/report-vietnams-new-social-media-regulations-strangle-free-speech - China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability
BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies toward private businesses would remain stable, state media reported.
The meeting, which included Alibaba founder Jack Ma, comes as Beijing works to restore confidence in an economy affected by the pandemic, regulatory crackdowns, and a real
20 February 20 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278055244/chinas-xi-assures-businesses-including-jack-ma-of-countrys-stability - Angel Yin fends off Akie Iwai, wins LPGA Thailand
(Photo credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images)
Angel Yin staved off the challenge of Japan's Akie Iwai on Sunday to etch her name into LPGA Tour history with a record-breaking victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand.
Entering play with a five-stroke lead, Yin carded seven birdies during her bogey-free round to finish at 7-under-par 65 on Sunday and 28-under 260 for the tournament at Siam Country Club's Pattaya Old Cour
23 February 23 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278062122/angel-yin-fends-off-akie-iwai-wins-lpga-thailand - Japan: Thai influencer Pancake, travellers fall in love with Fukushima
Fukushima [Japan] February 23 (ANI) Renowned Thai influencer Pancake, who has 2.9 million followers worldwide, visited Fukushima to embrace the winter season alongside 20 Thai tourists.
Their goal was to explore new experiences, savour local cuisine, and immerse themselves in traditional culture.
Thai influencer, Pancake said, 'Hello, I'm Pancake! Right now, I'm in Fukushima, Japan. The cool breeze is makin
23 February 23 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278062076/japan-thai-influencer-pancake-travellers-fall-in-love-with-fukushima - Angel Yin rides sizzling round to 5-stroke lead in Thailand
(Photo credit: Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Angel Yin carded an 8-under-par 64 on Saturday to seize a five-stroke lead heading into the final round at the Honda LPGA Thailand.
Yin recorded three birdies on the final four holes of the front nine to highlight her bogey-free round. She sits at 21-under 195 for the tournament at Siam Country Club's Pattaya Old Course
22 February 22 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278061240/angel-yin-rides-sizzling-round-to-5-stroke-lead-in-thailand - LPGA rookie Akie Iwai maintains 2-shot lead in Thailand
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LPGA Tour rookie Akie Iwai carded her second straight bogey-free round Friday to maintain a two-stroke lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand.
The 22-year-old Japanese golfer posted a 5-under 67 in the second round to move to 15-under at the Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya, Chonburi.
Angel Yin climbed into solo second place at 13-under after equaling the day's
21 February 21 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278060164/lpga-rookie-akie-iwai-maintains-2-shot-lead-in-thailand - LPGA rookie Akie Iwai jumps to 3-stroke lead in Thailand
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Akie Iwai recorded 10 birdies to take a three-shot lead after the first round on the Honda LPGA Thailand on Thursday.
Iwai tied the 18-hole scoring record at the event, last accomplished by Japanese compatriot Yuka Saso in the final round in 2022.
In second place and three shots back after a round of 65 is Maja Stark of Sweden, with home-nation favorite Moriya J
20 February 20 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278058809/lpga-rookie-akie-iwai-jumps-to-3-stroke-lead-in-thailand - CHINA-NANJING-MYANMAR-REPATRIATED FRAUD SUSPECTS (CN)
(250220) -- NANJING, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A group of 200 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in fraud returned to China under the escort of Chinese police on Thursday after being repatriated from Myawaddy in Myanmar.
The suspects were first sent to Thailand before being flown back to China on several chartered flights, which arrived at an airport in Nanjing, the capital of eastern Jiangsu Province.
20 February 20 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278058508/china-nanjing-myanmar-repatriated-fraud-suspects-cnChina's sprawling rail projects around AsiaTOKYO —Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist countries.
Around the region, China has been financing railways under its Belt and Road Initiative, which funds infrastructure projects globally but has come under fire with a number of plans stalled or mired in controversy.
Here are some of the key installments in Asia's China-
20 February 20 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278058337/china-sprawling-rail-projects-around-asia(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-TABLE TENNIS-34TH ITTF-ATTU ASIAN CUP-WOMEN'S SINGLES (CN)(250219) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chen Xingtong of China serves during the women's singles group 4 match against Doo Hoi Kem of China's Hong Kong at the 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup table tennis tournament in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
19 February 19 2025http://bangkoknews.net/news/278057359/spchina-shenzhen-table-tennis-34th-ittf-attu-asian-cup-womens-singles-cn