Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Britney Spears makes musical comeback with Elton John duet
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Britney Spears makes musical comeback with Elton John duet
13 Sept 13:55Key points summarised by AI
Britney Spears launched her musical comeback with "Hold Me Closer," a duet with Elton John, marking her first new material in six years.
The track is a club-dance remake of John's 1971 classic "Tiny Dancer," featuring Spears' "instantly recognizable vocals" and elements from other Elton John songs.
This release follows the termination of her 13-year conservatorship last year, a moment Spears described as "pretty damn cool" and "a big deal" for her.
Elton John expressed immense thrill over the collaboration, hailing Spears as an "icon" and "one of the all-time great pop stars" with amazing vocals on the record.
Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Today 15:20Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.