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Govt sets January launch for child, birth benefit plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/07/2019
» The government expects to introduce in January next year the manda pracharath, a new welfare package targeting pregnant women and mothers of small children who are low-income earners.
China discusses purchases of US agricultural goods
Published on 31/07/2019
» SHANGHAI: China and the United States discussed China's growing purchases of US agricultural products and the US committed to creating favourable conditions for such purchases during the ministerial-level trade talks that took place in Shanghai on Tuesday and Wednesday, Chinese state media said.
Asean foreign ministers discuss S. China Sea, Rohingya
Kyodo News, Published on 31/07/2019
» Foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations began their annual series of meetings in Bangkok on Wednesday, with South China Sea tensions, the Rohingya refugee crisis and Korean Peninsula issues on the agenda.
China welcomes progress in South China Sea issue amid tensions
Kyodo News, Published on 31/07/2019
» Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday welcomed "major progress" at a meeting with his Asean counterparts in mapping out a "code of conduct" to avert clashes in the South China Sea.
In a first, Miss Venezuela ditches contestants' measurements
AFP, Published on 31/07/2019
» CARACAS - For the first time in its history, the Miss Venezuela contest will not publish the 24 contestants' waist, bust and hip measurements, organizers said -- as pageants face criticism for their primary focus on physical appearance.
Escape bids by rebel princesses throw spotlight on UAE rights
AFP, Published on 31/07/2019
» PARIS - Princess Haya, who is battling her husband Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum in a UK court, is the third princess who has sought to escape the Gulf emirate in recent years.
Rare photo captures sea lion falling into mouth of whale
AFP, Published on 31/07/2019
» LOS ANGELES: In a stunning photo, a wildlife photographer has captured a sea lion falling into the mouth of a humpback whale in what he calls a "once-in-a-lifetime" moment.
Pilot programme to help tech firms in S'pore recruit talent
Published on 31/07/2019
» Technology companies in Singapore may soon find it easier to woo tech professionals from around the world into their teams to build expertise and expand their presence in the region.
Seoul: North Korea launches 2 short-range ballistic missiles
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2019
» SEOUL: South Korea's military said North Korea conducted its second weapons test in less than a week Wednesday, firing two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast in a move observers said could be aimed at boosting pressure on the United States as the rivals struggle to set up fresh nuclear talks.
Major Cineplex Group Receives 11th Superbrands Thailand Awards
Published on 31/07/2019
» Narute Jiansnong, Chief Marketing Officer of Major Cineplex Group Public Company Limited receives 11th Brand-of-the-Year Award from Superbrands Thailand 2018. This reinforces the success of the company's goals of being No.1 movie theater brand and the leader in importing firstly the best innovations and new technologies to all movie lovers to enjoy the entertainment experience beyond their dreams according to the slogan "Sharing the World's Best Entertainment Dreams." The Award is selected under 3 criteria, namely the quality of the brand (Brand Quality), brand-consumer relationships (Brand Affinity) and Brand Personality.