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WHO chief warns poor could be 'trampled' in vaccine push
AFP, Published on 04/12/2020
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The head of the World Health Organization warned Friday that the poor risk being "trampled" as wealthy nations roll out Covid-19 vaccines, which he said should be a public good.
Thai Hom Mali rice nets global prize
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2020
» Thai Hom Mali fragrant rice has regained the world champion status it last held in 2017, potentially giving a lift to the country’s exports of the grain.
Chiang Mai sees one more Myanmar-linked Covid case
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2020
» CHIANG MAI: A man working at a hotel in Tachilek has been confirmed to have the coronavirus, bringing the number of infected returnees from the Myanmar border town to three in the northern province.
Global cases top 65m as vaccine plans gather pace
AFP, Published on 04/12/2020
» PARIS: Global coronavirus infections passed 65 million on Friday and countries doubled down on restrictions, even as plans to roll out vaccines gathered pace.
Grab wins digital bank licence in Singapore
News Agencies, Published on 04/12/2020
» SINGAPORE: Ventures linked to the super-app Grab and the Alibaba-owned Ant Group are among four winners of digital banking licences in Singapore, in the biggest banking liberalisation initiative in two decades by the city-state.
Royal clemency for jailed newsman Sorrayuth, red-shirt Nattawut
King-oua Laohong, Published on 04/12/2020
» Royal pardons will mean early release for jailed TV news anchor Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda and red-shirt co-leader Nattawut Saikuar, and a reduced prison term for former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom.
POSCO-Thainox PCL corporate citizenship initiatives continue to expand
Published on 04/12/2020
» Donation of new public benches at Vachirabenjatas Park marks latest development
France threatens veto as Brexit talks stumble to line
AFP, Published on 04/12/2020
» BRUSSELS - European doubts over a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain boiled over on Friday, with France threatening a veto even as intense negotiations entered what could be their final hours.
Online liquor sales banned from Dec 7
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2020
» A ban on online sales of alcoholic beverages takes effect on Monday, with violators liable to fines and prison terms.
Vietnam to waive quarantine for Korean business travellers
Reuters, Published on 04/12/2020
» SEOUL: Vietnam has agreed to allow some South Korean business people to travel between the two countries without having to complete mandatory 14-day anti-coronavirus quarantine, Seoul said on Friday.