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Singapore’s poorest stay in lockdown as others move freely
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/09/2020
» With restaurants and malls bustling, pre-pandemic life is slowly returning for people in Singapore -- except for the more than 300,000 migrant workers who make up much of the city’s low-wage workforce.
NZ mosque mass killer sentenced to life without parole
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2020
» WELLINGTON: The gunman who murdered 51 people at two Christchurch mosques last year has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, the longest penalty ever imposed by a New Zealand court.
China urges Philippines to halt ‘illegal provocations’ at sea
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/08/2020
» China’s patrols in the South China Sea are “beyond reproach” and air patrols by the Philippines infringe on its sovereignty, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.
Philippines says no compromise on 2016 sea victory against China
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/07/2020
» The Philippines will adhere without compromise to a 2016 court victory that nullified China’s claims in most of the South China Sea, its top diplomat said.
Singapore PM’s brother backs opposition but won’t seek election
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/06/2020
» Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged younger brother of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, will not contest in the city-state’s July 10 general elections, deflating the hype built up after he joined the opposition as the nine-day campaigning period kicked off Tuesday.
Thailand to turn away from mass tourism, target the wealthy
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/06/2020
» The government's tourism-revival strategy is to target big spenders seeking privacy and social distancing in the Covid-19 era, rather than try to attract a large number of visitors, according to Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Australia says China death ruling may not be reprisal
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2020
» An Australian man’s death sentence by a Chinese court for drug smuggling shouldn’t necessarily be seen as retaliation over tensions between the two nations, according to Trade and Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham.
Government extends emergency despite opposition criticism
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/05/2020
» The military-backed government has extended Thailand’a state of emergency for a second time, to the end of June, despite opposition calls to scrap it after novel coronavirus cases dwindled.
Singapore expats flouting virus rules spark alcohol curbs
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/05/2020
» Singapore authorities ordered several restaurants in a neighbourhood popular with expatriates to immediately stop selling takeaway alcohol, after several foreigners didn’t adhere to social distancing measures outside of the premises.
Thai Airways steps closer to restructuring in bankruptcy court
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/05/2020
» Thai Airways International Plc is a step closer to restructuring via a bankruptcy court after a key government panel backed the plan, which is due for consideration by the Cabinet on Tuesday.