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UK offers Hong Kongers citizenship in response to China
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» LONDON - Britain on Wednesday extended Hong Kong residents a broader path to citizenship in response to China's sweeping new security law for the former UK territory.
Wissanu plays down extension of emergency decree
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/07/2020
» The government on Wednesday tried to allay concerns over its decision to extend the emergency decree until the end of July, saying most of its restrictions had already been lifted anyway.
Palestinians rally as global opposition to Israeli annexation grows
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» JERUSALEM: Thousands of Palestinians protested Wednesday in Gaza against Israel's West Bank annexation plans, as premier Benjamin Netanyahu held off an announcement on the controversial project and international opposition stiffened.
Singapore airport adopts contactless toilets and robot cleaners
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/07/2020
» Singapore’s Changi Airport is trialling and implementing a range of new anti-virus measures as it prepares for a gradual resumption of flights in the post Covid-19 outbreak world.
Obey the law or face closure, police tell nightlife venues
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/07/2020
» Police on Wednesday warned night-entertainment operators and soapy massage parlours to comply with measures to curb the Covid-19 pandemic or their businesses would be closed again.
Malaysia to file WTO legal action against EU over palm oil
Reuters, Published on 01/07/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, the world's second largest palm oil producer, on Wednesday said it will take legal action with the World Trade Organisation against the European Union's "anti-palm oil campaign" via a dispute settlement mechanism.
Laos to plough on with third Mekong dam project
Published on 01/07/2020
» Laos is pushing ahead with a hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations aired by neighbouring countries over its potential to harm fisheries and farming downstream, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Wednesday.
Blue Line fare increases deferred
Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2020
» The operator of the MRT Blue Line has deferred a planned fare hike until next year.
Samui prepares for tourists to return
Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 01/07/2020
» Koh Samui is planning to welcome international arrivals from low-risk countries that fly direct to the island in September, with a quota of 200 tourists a day.
EU reopens borders as virus surges in US: World update
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» CORFU, Greece: The European Union reopened its borders on Wednesday to visitors from 15 countries but excluded the United States, where deaths are spiking once again and a top health official warned the country was heading in the "wrong direction".