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South Korea’s Lotte sells car rental unit to TPG for $925m
TPG's 1.31 trillion won Lotte Rental deal hands Lotte Group liquidity at a discount to the collapsed Affinity bid, with KFTC review still the last hurdle.
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 happened at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and why are Thailand’s casualty figures still changing?
A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School outside Bangkok on August 7, killing at least six people before dying himself, as police separately investigated the deaths of his grandparents and renewed questions over firearm access in Thailand.
Myanmar civilian killings exceed 450 as military seeks diplomatic legitimacy
Myanmar’s military seeks diplomatic legitimacy while civilian killings rise sharply. That contradiction is becoming Southeast Asia’s defining security test.
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.
Valeura Energy lifts Nong Yao oil production 18% after multilateral drilling campaign
Valeura Energy lifts Nong Yao output 18% with Thailand’s first complex multilateral well. Explore the drilling economics, stock outlook and risks now. Read.
U Power stock faces execution test as UCAR pivots from EV battery swapping to AI energy infrastructure
UCAR’s margin story improved, but losses widened. U Power Limited now needs to prove its EV swapping and AI energy pivot can scale.
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.
BYD in Southeast Asia: From first sale to dominant manufacturer in under two years
BYD entered Southeast Asia in 2022 and now operates factories in Thailand and Indonesia. Here is how the world's largest EV maker rewrote the region's automotive map.