Srettha Thavisin (Credit: Pheu Thai Party) By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Thailand's new government is starting to take shape with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin finalising his cabinet lineup.  The list of ministers and their portfolio will be submitted to the cabinet secretariat for vetting.  'It will be submitted for royal endorsement,' he said.  Local media reported that the former real estate tycoon is expected to take on the additional role of finance minister in his cabinet.

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Davis Rea LTD. cut its holdings in Stryker Co. ( NYSE:SYK – Free Report ) by 1.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 27,857 shares of the medical technology company's stock after selling 363 shares during the period. Stryker makes up approximately 4.8% of Davis Rea LTD.'s portfolio, making the stock its 6th biggest position. Davis Rea LTD.'s holdings in Stryker were worth $7,973,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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A team of researchers have highlighted the role that the COVID-19 pandemic played in connecting people around the world more with our feathered friends while in lockdowns, finding a surge in interest for bird feeding information and providing more insight into global human-birds interactions. Professor Emeritus Darryl Jones , from Griffith's Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, and the research team used Google search index (a valid proxy parameter from Google Trends data) and found a surge of interest in bird feeding in 115 countries after Covid-19 led to lockdowns where people stayed home.

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LUCKNOW, India — A former lawmaker in India's parliament, convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother while police were escorting them for a medical check-up in a slaying caught on live television on Saturday. The dramatic footage of the men being killed was shared across broadcast channels and social media. A gunman is seen reaching over the shoulders of police to point a pistol at the temple of the former lawmaker, Atiq Ahmed, whose turban is blown off as the gun discharges. His brother, Ashraf Ahmed, was shot a split second later.

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Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its position in United Parcel Service, Inc. ( NYSE:UPS – Get Rating ) by 12.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,607 shares of the transportation company's stock after acquiring an additional 296 shares during the quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC's holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $453,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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Bruce HarrellFILE - Bruce Harrell speaks during a mayoral debate in Seattle, Oct. 28, 2021. Harrell is asking members of the city council who recently voted against adopting the state's controlled substance law to consider an amended plan. Harrell on Monday, July 31, 2023, offered a proposal that would align the city's code with new state law, making possession and public use of drugs such as fentanyl a gross misdemeanor. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, Pool, File) FILE, POOL PHOTO

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If you're thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), now could be an excellent time thanks to the Northern Territory Government's EV Charger Grants Scheme. Residents who own an electric vehicle can apply for funding to buy and install a charger at their residential property or business. Through the NT Grants EV Charger Grants Scheme, grants are available of up to: $1,000 for a residential property $2,500 for a business. Why is this important? By 2040, City of Darwin aims to assist the community in achieving net-zero greenhouse gases, and EV's play a vital role in that vision.

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The price of groceries and gas has gone up, something which for many people means discretionary spending is down. Some say it is now harder to have fun as a res...

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First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services decreased its holdings in shares of The Procter & Gamble Company ( NYSE:PG – Free Report ) by 9.9% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 53,213 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,868 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble comprises 2.3% of First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services' portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest holding.

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Zach Johnson talks with Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark, right, on the 14th hole during the John Deere Classic golf tournament Pro-Am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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What's new: Cai Esheng, a former vice chairman and Communist Party committee member of the now-defunct China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), stood trial for bribery and abuse of power Thursday. Cai, was charged with taking 519 million yuan ($72.5 million) of bribes directly and indirectly from 2006 to 2021, and in return, helping others get financing and promotions. He was also accused of abusing his regulatory power to practice favoritism, causing significant loss to public assets and state interest.

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Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell saved the best news for last. During the State of the City address, Mitchell announced on Tuesday, Aug. 22, that Tesla will soon be moving to Kyle. The electric vehicle maker has plans to lease three buildings for warehouse storage and light assembly at the Alliance Industrial Park in Kyle, Mitchell revealed. 'When we heard, Tesla was coming to southeast Austin, we got excited,' Mitchell said. 'When there's a major employer coming into the area there's an ‘effect.' The ‘Tesla effect' was huge, they have subcontractors and suppliers, all who provide services to the Gigafactory.

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Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has sounded the alarm on 'unsustainable' pensions for our military and other uniformed personnel (MUP), warning of an imminent fiscal collapse if reforms are not initiated soon. The MUP includes the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Public Safety College, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Bureau of Corrections. The ranks of retired and retiring MUP are actually not that large compared with those of the private Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) but the uniformed personnel's pensions are funded from the government's own internally generated revenues and borrowings, unlike the SSS and GSIS, where monthly contributions are deducted from their salaries and from their employers.

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NK weekly-domestic newsSummary of domestic news in North Korea this week SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ------------N. Korea discusses economic plans in follow-up measures after key party meeting SEOUL -- North Korea held a Cabinet meeting earlier this week to review economic plans in the first half of the year and discuss follow-up measures for policy goals put forth in a recent key party meeting, state media said Thursday. Last month, Pyongyang held a plenary meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, attended by leader Kim Jong-un, to discuss key agenda items, including economic policy.

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(LEAD) economic policy-H2 plan (LEAD) S. Korea cuts 2023 economic growth outlook to 1.4 pct amid uncertainties(ATTN: CHANGES photo; UPDATES with details in last 5 paras)By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea slashed its growth forecast for this year to 1.4 percent due to the sluggish performance in the first half, the finance ministry said Tuesday, although the country is anticipated to enjoy better-than-expected employment and slower inflation. The latest projection marks a 0.2 percentage point drop from the previous outlook of 1.

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Aveo Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF ( NASDAQ:ANGL – Get Rating ) by 35.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 522,421 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 136,517 shares during the period. VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF comprises 2.1% of Aveo Capital Partners LLC's holdings, making the stock its 5th largest position.

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[Image sources: Naver and Yonhap]More South Koreans are using artificial intelligence-based translation services over the last year as international travel recovers following the easing of social distancing measures during the pandemic.According to IGAWorks' big data solution Mobile Index on Friday, South Korea's platform giant Naver Corp.'s AI-based translation app Papago had a total of 5.31 million monthly active users on Google Play Store and Apple App Store last month. The figure rose 26.7 percent from 4.

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HO CHI MINH CITY: Demand for electric bicycles is on the rise, as more and more many companies are introducing new and better models, led by VinFast. VinFast recently launched its urban electric bicycle model at 'Vinfast - For the green future'. Customers are looking for a modern electric bicycle that is ideal for urban transportation at an affordable price, according to the owner of an electric bike shop in District 8. The market currently has a wide variety of eye-catching electric bicycle and motorbike models suited for young people, with prices ranging from eight to 15 million dong (US$34) to US$645 each.

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SK signet Inc. plant in Texas, U.S. [Courtesy of SK signet]SK signet Inc., the electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions unit of South Korea's SK Group, recently secured a significant contract with Francis Energy LLC, a prominent EV charging provider in the U.S..Under the agreement, SK signet will supply more than 1,000 ultra-fast chargers, its flagship 400-kilowatt model, to the U.S. partner by 2027.The details were unveiled by the Korean company on Monday. 'Each 400-kilowatt charger costs well over 100 million won ($78,802) and the total contract value is reported to exceed 100 billion won,' said an unknown source in the industry.

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