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  • Blockchain made up about 15 per cent of the talks at Money20/20 Asia this year, just slightly below the proportion of talks on AI
  • Markets like Thailand, where the show was held, still see a lot of potential for blockchain to help reduce costs associated with traditional finance

Bright and Nene sent the internet into a frenzy when a video of them holding hands in Japan went viral – they’ve since confirmed the relationship on social media, though their fans aren’t all happy

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Charles Li, former head of the Hong Kong stock exchange, wants to bring its model of financing for a cut of daily revenue to Southeast Asia as early as the fourth quarter.

Chinese-produced durian is set to be available to the public in July, with production from the tropical island of Hainan likely to reach 200 tonnes this year, although Thailand and Vietnam are set to remain the largest sources.

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Srettha Thavisin’s administration invited F1 executives to Bangkok to survey the race routes, and told them the country had all it took to hold the event.

The Thai towns of the notorious Golden Triangle are taking advantage of their opium-producing history with attractions centred on the drug and military leaders who fought over it.

Running from conscription, enraged by the military and boosted by the sudden, unexpected scent of victory, Myanmar’s youth have decided they have to either flee the country or join the fight.

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What clothes to pack, where to eat, who to avoid, where to get currency, renting motorbikes – an experienced dad gives his beginner son tips on backpacking in Southeast Asia.

The Buddhist kingdom plans to take a punt on legalised gambling as it rues the billions of dollars in untapped gaming revenue that’s been left on the table. But will it hit the jackpot?

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Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions.

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The military alliance should also consider recruiting South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, according to former Nato supreme allied commander James Stavridis.

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Influencer-turned-beauty queen Viru Nikah Terinsip apologised for sharing a video in which she could be seen responding to men’s suggestive dances while holidaying in Thailand.

The single-visa concept would cover Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, ensuring seamless mobility for travellers among the six neighbouring countries.

Vita Chan, the organiser of Hong Kong’s Songkran festival celebrations and a second-generation Thai in the city, shares her go-to places to eat Thai food.