Myanmar’s ambassador recalled

25 Sept 08:26 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar recalled its ambassador to Thailand, Zaw Zaw Soe, for questioning over allegations of conspiring in migrant worker trafficking and issuing visas to anti-government figures.
The recall follows a recent high-level visit from Myanmar's President and commander-in-chief to Thailand, indicating heightened scrutiny over diplomatic conduct.

Filipinos lose US$1.9 billion to scams in 2025

Today 08:54 Key points summarised by AI

Filipino consumers lost an estimated US$1.9 billion (121.8 billion pesos) to scams in the past year, with 84% encountering fraudulent schemes and 34% suffering financial losses, averaging 10,427 pesos per victim.
Scams, predominantly shopping, investment, and employment fraud, are proliferating on platforms like Facebook and Gmail, posing a major threat to economic stability and personal well-being, with victims often left to identify schemes independently.