Line Man Wongnai weighs IPO in Hong Kong or New York
Line Man Wongnai, a Thai technology startup backed by Singapore’s GIC Pte, is considering an initial public offering abroad to tap stronger investor demand and secure a higher valuation, a move that would signal a lack of confidence in the local stock market.

French national arrested after cocaine sachets found at Phuket domestic airport
PHUKET:   A 46-year-old French man was arrested after 10 sachets of cocaine were found at Phuket International Airport's domestic departure baggage screening area.

Voters advised to avoid shirts with numbers on polling day
Voters should avoid wearing shirts or t-shirts bearing a number on Sunday as it could be misinterpreted as influencing other electors to support a candidate, an election official has warned.

Muyuan eyes Asia pig farms after $1.4 billion listing
HONG KONG — Muyuan Foods Co plans to partner with Asian pig farmers and enhance its global feed-grain supply network after raising HK$10.7 billion (US$1.4 billion) in Hong Kong’s biggest listing of the year so far.

Bitcoin plunges to near $60,000 before paring losses in Asia
SINGAPORE — Bitcoin sank in early Asia trading on Friday, extending a selloff that had already erased all the gains booked by the token since United States President Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory.

Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was ​told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.

UK royal finances in spotlight after Andrew's downfall
LONDON - The scandal surrounding disgraced former prince Andrew has thrust the British royal family and its opaque finances into the spotlight, with a parliamentary probe due in the coming months.

'Save the Post': Hundreds protest cuts at famed US newspaper
WASHINGTON - Several hundred people rallied outside The Washington Post headquarters  on Thursday to protest its decision to lay off hundreds of journalists, including most of its overseas staff.

Party or politics? All eyes on Bad Bunny at Super Bowl
NEW YORK - The argument that sport and politics should not mix could be tested at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, when Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny performs against a backdrop of fury from right-wing critics.

Man City confront Anfield hoodoo as Arsenal eye Premier League crown
LIVERPOOL - Arsenal could take another giant step towards the Premier League title with victory over Sunderland on Saturday before Manchester City face a daunting trip to Liverpool.