Feb. 18, 2025, 7:51 a.m.

South Korea limits the number of power banks passengers can carry on planes

From March 1, passengers will only be able to carry a maximum of five 100 watt-hour power banks on board, while those over 160 watt-hours will not be allowed on board, and charging the power banks will be prohibited on the plane.

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Myanmar border troops vow to root out fraud rings Thailand is expected to receive about 7,000 victims

Thailand and Myanmar are working together to crack down on telecom fraud rings, with the Karen Border Guard, which controls Myanmar's eastern Myawaddy state, vowing to root out about 10,000 fraudsters and save thousands of victims.

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Philippines to buy short-range missiles from India

The Philippines is interested in buying the Indian-made Akash short-range missiles and is expected to place an order in the new fiscal year starting in April.

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About 18 million people in Thailand were victims of online fraud in the past year

According to a survey released by Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, about 18 million Thais have been victims of online fraud in the past year.

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Japan's SoftBank Group is expected to post a quarterly net profit of 234 billion yen

Japan's SoftBank is expected to report a quarterly net profit of 234 billion yen on Wednesday.

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Ishiba: Nippon Steel may make a huge investment rather than buy American Steel

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, proposed a revised proposal for Japan Steel's planned acquisition of U.S.

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Durian exports are increasingly competitive with Vietnam and Malaysia challenging Thailand's position

According to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, the International Trade Center, fresh durian exports from Malaysia to China totalled US $4 million between August and October last year as Malaysia and China signed an agreement.

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Air Busan new regulations charging bank can not be placed in the luggage compartment above the seat

South Korean budget carrier Busan Air said it would ban passengers from putting their luggage with power banks in the overhead compartment after a fire on one of its planes last week to prevent a repeat of the incident.

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Thailand plans to launch an online entry form in May for all foreign visitors

Thailand plans to introduce an online entry form from May 1 this year, and all foreigners entering the country must fill out the form online.

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Oppo confirms Thai reseller data breach denies involvement in loan app

The Thai distributor of Chinese cellphone company Oppo acknowledged the data breach and said it filed a police report last month.

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