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Oct 17, 2026

Fields Medalist Ngo Bao Chao grants scholarships to 9 Vietnamese math students in quest to reserve brain drain

Professor Ngo Bao Chau, Vietnam's only Fields Medalist, has personally selected nine mathematics students for the country's most generous math scholarships, covering full tuition and providing monthly living allowances of VND15 million (US$579).

Oct 17, 2026

Vietnam unveils massive Catholic shrine featuring 50-m Virgin Mary statue

The Our Lady of Cui Mountain Shrine overlooking Tri An Lake in southern Dong Nai City has officially opened as a major Catholic pilgrimage site, anchored by a towering 50-meter Virgin Mary statue.

Oct 17, 2026

Fields Medalist Ngo Bao Chau grants scholarships to 9 Vietnamese math students in quest to develop Asian talents

Chinese criminal fugitive arrested in Bangkok

Oct 17, 2026

A 37-year-old man wanted in China for alleged links to a transnational crime syndicate and money laundering has been arrested in Bangkok.

Economic challenges need global action

Oct 17, 2026

Thailand has called for stronger international cooperation to help economies navigate geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and technological disruption, arguing that global partnerships must turn investment and innovation into tangible benefits for people and businesses.

IMF helps members tackle 'modern risks'

Oct 17, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is updating its Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) to help member countries protect their financial systems against modern threats, including AI, cyberattacks, rising public debt and geopolitical tensions.

Rayong sweep uncovers 'unlicensed' karaoke spots

Oct 17, 2026

A raid on four karaoke venues in Rayong found that all were operating without entertainment licences, while two were suspected of concealing prostitution, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday.

MRTA to review Hat Yai's monorail

Oct 17, 2026

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to review Hat Yai's monorail project next year, aiming to update a decade-old study to reflect new conditions and lessons from the 2025 major floods.

Ministry eyes illegal dumping

Oct 17, 2026

The Industry Ministry is pushing to establish dedicated recycling industrial estates to manage growing volumes of solar panel and electric vehicle (EV) battery waste, while tightening controls on hazardous industrial waste disposal.

Pension reform needs good governance

Oct 17, 2026

Pension reforms should protect retirement savings while allowing funds to invest in domestic economies, with sound governance and returns for members remaining the top priorities, forum speakers said.