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Can Minor Food turn a Korean chicken franchise into a global asset-light growth engine?
Minor Food is paying $50m for Bonchon rights outside the Americas, betting franchise royalties and sauce sales can accelerate asset-light growth globally.
Thailand school shooting leaves seven dead as 14-year-old attack exposes gun-control failures
A 14-year-old student killed his grandparents and five teachers and staff members before dying by suicide at Debsirin Nonthaburi School outside Bangkok, leaving 23 people wounded and renewing pressure on Thailand to tighten access to firearms.
What caused the Bangkok pub fire and why were victims trapped near the bathrooms?
Bangkok’s pub fire killed 32 despite a recent safety inspection. Blocked exits, combustible materials and a licensing gap now face scrutiny.
Bangkok pub fire kills 27 as investigators examine exits and electrical systems
Bangkok’s pub fire killed 27 despite permits and designated exits. The investigation now turns to smoke, electrical systems and failed evacuation.
Bangkok rail crossing disaster: Eight dead after freight train strikes public bus
Bangkok’s busy rail crossings face new scrutiny after a freight train hit a public bus near Makkasan, killing eight and injuring dozens.
IAG (LSE: IAG) jumps 6.4% as British Airways owner moves to wipe out €825m of bond dilution
Three days after a profit warning, IAG is buying back €825m of 2028 convertibles. The move kills 5.6% dilution before it happens, and the market noticed.
Can EV charging really become a 10-minute coffee break? Autel Energy says yes in Thailand
Autel Energy’s Thailand ultra-fast EV charging showcase signals a shift in public infrastructure strategy. Read what it means for EV adoption next.
Could Jayride (ASX: JAY) become the small-cap mobility tech story no one saw coming?
Can Jayride Group (ASX: JAY) turn around its fortunes with a SaaS pivot? Explore stock performance, leadership changes, and mobility strategy.
Death toll rises as aftershocks shake Myanmar and Thailand in wake of devastating earthquake
Rescue efforts intensify in Myanmar and Thailand as the death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake rises. See the latest updates on relief and aftershocks.
Myanmar’s worst earthquake in years: What happens next?
The Myanmar-Thailand earthquake killed over 150, injured hundreds, and caused Bangkok to declare an emergency. Learn about the destruction, response, and future challenges.