Tatmadaw reclaims battalion seized by KNLA and PDF in Bago
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
The Information Team of the State Administration Council (SAC) announced that Tatmadaw forces have retaken control of a local battalion in Zalokegyi village, Shwegyin Township, Bago Region, which was temporarily seized by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and People's Defence Force (PDF).
Russia hands over research vessel "Professor Gagarinsky" to Vietnam
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
The vessel will help the centre modernise and significantly enhance its research capacity and operational efficiency. It allows the centre to take in the initiative in designing research programmes and conducting field surveys at sea
Japan retail rice prices fall for 1st time in 18 weeks
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
The average price of rice at 1,000 supermarkets across Japan fell for the first time in 18 weeks in the week ended May 4, the agriculture ministry said Monday.
Japan's deep sea probe capable of 8,000-metre dives displayed
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, or JAMSTEC, unveiled on Monday a deep-sea explorer capable of reaching a depth of 8,000 meters, the deepest among the country's existing deep-sea probes.
Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
US President Donald Trump's administration intends to accept a Boeing (747-8 airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family that would be outfitted to serve as Air Force One, according to a source briefed on the matter.
Phumtham attends UN peacekeeping meeting in Germany
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Phumtham attends UN peacekeeping ministerial meeting in Berlin, also seeks German approval to buy MTU 396 engine for stalled Thai-Chinese submarine project.
Thailand Pavilion to be revamped to highlight Thai health and wellness
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Thailand’s executive committee for Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai has approved the first round of adjustments to the Thailand Pavilion, which are scheduled for completion by the end of May.
US and China agree to lower tariff levels and 90-day pause
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
The United States and China have agreed a deal to temporarily slash reciprocal tariffs as the world's two biggest economies seek to end a damaging trade war that has stoked fears of recession and set financial markets on edge.