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Virus threatens 'game over' for Japan's arcades
AFP, Published on 10/02/2021
» TOKYO - Evenings are normally the busiest time at Mikado, a retro gaming arcade in Tokyo, but these days the shutters come down early, leaving "Street Fighter" fans out in the cold.
Deadly drug contained 20 times the safe amount of diazepam
News, Published on 16/01/2021
» The "k-powdered milk" drug, which has so far claimed nine lives, contains the tranquiliser diazepam but uses 20 times the safe amount, according to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Belarus, Once a Startups Magnet, Faces a Tech Exodus
Business, Published on 18/09/2020
» In recent years, cheap labor and political stability had made Belarus an unlikely magnet for startups from Silicon Valley and Europe, providing a rare bright spot in an economy still dominated by Soviet-era heavy industry and collective farms.
“PMT The Hour Glass” introduces the new, elevated luxury watch shopping experience with #SafetyisNewLuxury campaign
Published on 29/06/2020
» In an era where hygiene and safety have become vital in every aspect of daily life, embracing safety measures has, in turn, shaped the “new normal” with practices such as keeping social distancing, wearing a face mask, and using hand sanitizer universally adopted.
The why of smiles
Life, Published on 03/03/2020
» Allan Dransfield is travelling the world with only one mission -- to understand and spread happiness.
A royal treasure
Life, Published on 24/02/2020
» The Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles is travelling back in time to when King Chulalongkorn fell in love with Javanese culture during his visits to Indonesia and brought home 307 of the finest batiks as keepsakes.
Javanese batik at the Textile Museum
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2020
» Thailand and Indonesia have a long history of trade and diplomatic relations. Indeed, the shared history and culture of Siam and Java was of great interest to King Chulalongkorn, who visited the Indonesian island on three occasions -- in 1870, 1896 and 1901.
Better late than never
News, Postbag, Published on 10/07/2016
» I share David Brown's outrage over the fact that the 13 Thai students who had peacefully protested were put in shackles (PostBag, July 7). But David, did you forget that you're the one who once wrote a postbag letter "apologising" on behalf of your country, Australia, for rightfully speaking out against the coup?
New C.Africa leader faces country in ruins
AFP, Published on 25/02/2016
» BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - After a surprise election win, the former maths teacher now Central African Republic's president-elect, Faustin-Archange Touadera, faces the daunting task of setting back on its feet a nation crippled by three years of sectarian violence.
Lauren puts English country look on NY catwalk
AFP, Published on 19/02/2016
» NEW YORK - Ralph Lauren kicked off the final day of New York Fashion Week Thursday with a collection that blended an English country gentleman look with cowboy dandy, and was crowned with liquid gold evening wear.