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Thai parliament to vote on new prime minister on 13 July

Thailand’s parliament will vote on appointing Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister on 13 July. His party, Move Forward Party, has formed an alliance but lacks the necessary votes. If the vote fails, further voting will take place, with the possibility of alternative candidates. Challenges include resistance from the Senate and an investigation into Pita’s eligibility.

Minor upswing for Cat A vehicles amid general downturn in COE prices

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices showed a predominantly downward trend in the recent tender, except for Category A – smaller, less powerful cars and electric vehicles (EVs) – which saw a slight increase of 0.83%

Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres

The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese patrol vessels of dangerous obstruction in the South China Sea during a mission to assert territorial claims, risking collision. Similar incidents have occurred in the past.

IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents on water release

UN nuclear watchdog meets Fukushima residents to address concerns over the planned release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency assures compliance with global standards but acknowledges remaining concerns.

Torrential rains kill at least 15 in southwest China

Fifteen dead, four missing in Chongqing floods. Torrential rain causes floods and landslides, disrupting the lives of over 130,000 people in 19 districts. Extreme weather events continue in China.

“Fake Friend” scam hits 3,718 victims in Singapore, S$12 million lost

A significant surge in ‘fake friend’ call scams has been reported, with over 3,718 victims falling prey to this fraudulent activity since January. The losses have totalled more than S$12 million.

‘Love letters’ from death row: Singapore’s pre-execution photo shoots

Singapore death row inmates, such as Nazeri Lajim, are offered photo shoots shortly before their execution, providing families with last mementos, despite mixed feelings about the practice.

DHL Express partners with Linklaters to minimize carbon footprint through GoGreen Plus service

DHL Express has partnered with global law firm Linklaters to reduce carbon emissions using its GoGreen Plus service. The initiative uses sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for time-definite international shipments.

MAS records largest net loss of S$30.8 Billion amid strong Singapore dollar

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has posted a record net loss of S$30.8 billion due to a rise in the Singapore dollar, offsetting concerns over inflation but raising uncertainty over growth.

Crashed N. Korean spy satellite had ‘no military utility’: Seoul

South Korea finds North Korea’s spy satellite, crashed into the sea, to have “no military utility” as a reconnaissance satellite.