Hong Kong's leader Lam's policy address to focus on land and housing

23 Sept 05:58 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced her upcoming policy address will prioritize land and housing measures.
The focus on livelihood issues comes amidst over four months of anti-government protests, with Lam also stressing the need to end the violence.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.