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OpenAI is close to securing about $10 billion in fresh funding from investors, boosting its valuation to $850 billion, including the money raised, a person familiar with the matter said, confirming an earlier report in Bloomberg News. [1]

Tropical islands teem with hidden lagoons, karst towers and technicolor wildlife Spending on 'hanami' parties likely to fall as people tighten purse strings Forecasts indicate Tokyo trees in flower as early as mid-March, ahead of Kyoto and Osaka Impo... [2]

Originally published on Counterpoint BD The Rohingya are not “fully dependent” on anyone. They are dependent only to the extent that they have been made dependent — by design, by policy, and by a system that manages dependency rather than ending it. [3]

1,000 trucks assemble in Chon Buri in fuel shortage protest More than 1,000 trucks assembled in Chon Buri this morning, March 18, as the Land Transport Federation of Thailand pushed for government action over the ongoing fuel shortage. [4]

ULAANBAATAR -- Startups in artificial intelligence, fintech and other sectors are set to transform Mongolia's economy, as they begin turning the capital of Ulaanbaatar into a small but thriving high tech hub. [5]

PATTAYA, Thailand – It’s not often you hear two virtuoso concert pianists in a single recital. San Jittakarn and Anant Changwaiwit are young and highly-experienced Thai pianists b [6]

Roundtable on the Future of Global Trade Published On 2 April 2025, the Trump 2.0 administration announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs aimed at eliminating the US trade deficit with individ [7]

Southeast Asia (SEA) has emerged as a global hotspot for startups, with its vibrant ecosystem producing unicorns like Grab, Gojek, and Lazada. [8]

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[1] MM www.thehindu.com · 2026-03-25 · 77% match

OpenAI set to raise $10 billion from MGX, Coatue and Thrive, source says

OpenAI is close to securing about $10 billion in fresh funding from investors, boosting its valuation to $850 billion, including the money raised, a person familiar with the matter said, confirming an earlier report in Bloomberg News.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-21 · 35% match

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Tropical islands teem with hidden lagoons, karst towers and technicolor wildlife Spending on 'hanami' parties likely to fall as people tighten purse strings Forecasts indicate Tokyo trees in flower as early as mid-March, ahead of Kyoto and Osaka Impo

[3] MM english.dvb.no · 2026-03-22 · 34% match

The Myth of Rohingya Aid Dependency

Originally published on Counterpoint BD The Rohingya are not “fully dependent” on anyone. They are dependent only to the extent that they have been made dependent — by design, by policy, and by a system that manages dependency rather than ending it.

[4] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-18 · 39% match

1,000 trucks assemble in Chon Buri in fuel shortage protest

1,000 trucks assemble in Chon Buri in fuel shortage protest More than 1,000 trucks assembled in Chon Buri this morning, March 18, as the Land Transport Federation of Thailand pushed for government action over the ongoing fuel shortage.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-11-11 · 75% match

Mongolia's emerging IT sector leads economy in new direction

ULAANBAATAR -- Startups in artificial intelligence, fintech and other sectors are set to transform Mongolia's economy, as they begin turning the capital of Ulaanbaatar into a small but thriving high tech hub.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-10-09 · 39% match

Virtuoso pianists at Ben’s Theater: Two young Thai pianists give brilliant recital

PATTAYA, Thailand – It’s not often you hear two virtuoso concert pianists in a single recital. San Jittakarn and Anant Changwaiwit are young and highly-experienced Thai pianists b

[7] TH fulcrum.sg · 2025-06-24 · 37% match

Roundtable on the Future of Global Trade

Roundtable on the Future of Global Trade Published On 2 April 2025, the Trump 2.0 administration announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs aimed at eliminating the US trade deficit with individ

[8] TH thailand-business-news.com · 2025-09-03 · 34% match

Three Key Trends Powering Southeast Asia’s Startup Boom

Southeast Asia (SEA) has emerged as a global hotspot for startups, with its vibrant ecosystem producing unicorns like Grab, Gojek, and Lazada.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-12 · 32% match

Diversification trend could give private credit steady growth, Barings says

TOKYO -- With more investors looking to diversify beyond the U.S. amid geopolitical jitters, private credit markets in Europe could continue to enjoy steady growth, according to global asset management firm Barings.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-12-31 · 41% match

SoftBank tops Japan Inc. for market cap gain in 2016

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group outpaced big Japanese companies in market capitalization growth this year, making headlines with bold steps toward future growth and capturing the hearts -- and wallets -- of risk-tolerant investors.

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