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Minor Earthquake Recorded in Wiang Sa District, Nan Province, Thailand
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Minor Earthquake Recorded in Wiang Sa District, Nan Province, Thailand

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An earthquake measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale struck the Wiang Sa District in Nan Province, Thailand, on February 17. The National Disaster...

Feb 17, 2026 12:35 PM 1 min read
FXI Center Neutral
Four Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry from Cambodia to Thailand
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Four Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry from Cambodia to Thailand

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Four Chinese nationals were arrested after fleeing from Cambodia and illegally entering Thailand through the Kanchanaburi border. The apprehension...

Feb 17, 2026 12:31 PM 1 min read
FXI Center Neutral
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Mark Year of the Horse with Prayers and Festivities
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Mark Year of the Horse with Prayers and Festivities

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The Lunar New Year is the most significant annual holiday in China and several other East Asian nations. Celebrations include prayers, the use of...

Feb 17, 2026 11:01 AM 2 min read
FXI Left Positive
India and France Establish Special Global Strategic Partnership
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India and France Establish Special Global Strategic Partnership

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India and France have elevated their bilateral ties to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This...

Feb 17, 2026 10:56 AM 1 min read
EWQ Center Positive
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to Address Growth-Focused Budget Policies
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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to Address Growth-Focused Budget Policies

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to deliver a policy speech before the National Diet on February 20, focusing on a separate...

Feb 17, 2026 09:46 AM 2 min read
EWJ Center Neutral
Vietnamese Banh Mi Gains Popularity in Hong Kong's Culinary Scene
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Vietnamese Banh Mi Gains Popularity in Hong Kong's Culinary Scene

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Banh mi has become a staple dish in Vietnamese restaurants across Hong Kong, alongside other popular Vietnamese dishes like pho, bun, and spring...

Feb 17, 2026 09:45 AM 1 min read
EEM Center Positive
Cold Weather Expected in Northern and North Central Vietnam During Lunar New Year
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Cold Weather Expected in Northern and North Central Vietnam During Lunar New Year

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From the 2nd to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year, the Northern region and North Central region of Vietnam will experience cold and chilly...

Feb 17, 2026 09:42 AM 2 min read
VNM Center Neutral

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