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1.5C warming cap could 'halve' sea level rise from melting ice
AFP, Published on 05/05/2021
» PARIS - Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius could halve how much sea levels rise due to melting ice sheets this century, according to a major new study modelling how Earth's frozen spaces will respond to ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
AFP, Published on 05/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - Facebook's independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld a ban on former US president Donald Trump while ordering further review of the case, in a decision with a potentially far-reaching impact on the regulation of online speech.
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban, calls for more review
AFP, Published on 05/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - Facebook's independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld the platform's ban on former US president Donald Trump but called for a further review of the case within six months.
Thai Airways still in holding pattern after cabinet meeting
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/05/2021
» The cabinet remained split over the status of Thai Airways International ahead of a key meeting of creditors to decide the airline's rehabilitation plan, a source at Government House said on Wednesday.
Malaysia imposes restrictions in capital as virus cases rise
Reuters, Published on 05/05/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Wednesday imposed movement restrictions in the capital Kuala Lumpur due to a rising number of Covid-19 infections, adding to lockdowns that have been implemented across the country.
Investment applications rise 80% in first quarter 2021
Reuters, Published on 05/05/2021
» The value of planned investment in applications made in the first quarter of 2021 rose 80% to 123 billion baht as proposed foreign direct investment (FDI) more than doubled, an investment agency said on Wednesday.
China sees domestic tourism boom as Covid-19 fears ease
Published on 05/05/2021
» HONG KONG: People in China are flocking to sites across the country in large numbers as the authorities look to boost the domestic tourism industry in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Controversial law on personal data again postponed, for another year
Published on 05/05/2021
» The cabinet has approved the deferral of the full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) slated for this June by another year, with the explanation the country is facing a difficult time with the pandemic and the legislation’s related processes have yet to be settled.
Green light for local favipiravir production
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2021
» The Department of Intellectual Property has rejected the developer of the drug favipiravir's latest patent application, paving the way for local production of the antiviral medication now widely used to treat Covid-19 patients.
Charter Court rules Thamanat qualified to serve as MP
Online Reporters, Published on 05/05/2021
» Thamanat Prompow is qualified to be a member of parliament and a cabinet member regardless of his being sentenced to four years in prison in Australia in 1994, the Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday.