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‘Quiet’ supersonic jet ready to debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/01/2024
» Lockheed Martin Corp and the US space agency are preparing to give the public a sneak peek of a plane that could pave the way for airlines to dramatically speed up flights.
Shipping rates soar amid Red Sea tension
Published on 12/01/2024
» LONDON - Container shipping rates for key global routes have soared this week, with US and UK air strikes on Yemen stirring concerns of a prolonged disruption to global trade in Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest routes, industry executives said on Friday.
US regulator tightens scrutiny of Boeing
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2024
» WASHINGTON - America’s aviation regulator plans to significantly increase oversight of Boeing, with the head of the agency saying publicly that it believes there are “other manufacturing problems” at the company.
‘Official beer’ of Olympics will be alcohol-free
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2024
» The official beer of the Paris Olympics will be alcohol-free, according to the brewer that will be the official sponsor of the next three Games.
‘Parasite’ director seeks probe into handling of actor’s case
Published on 12/01/2024
» SEOUL - A group of South Korean filmmakers, actors and industry leaders, including “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho, on Friday called for an investigation into the handling by police and media of drug abuse allegations involving the late actor Lee Sun-kyun.
North Korea to welcome first tourists in 4 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/01/2024
» North Korea is preparing to allow the first group of tourists to visit the country since it shut its borders at the start of the pandemic in 2020, in a sign of opening that could be followed by a football match against Japan’s national women’s team.
US and UK defend strikes on Houthi targets
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 12/01/2024
» The United States and Britain launched more more than 60 airstrikes on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen early on Friday in a bid to stop the Iran-backed group’s shipping attacks in the Red Sea.
Democrat leader: Pork scandal suspect not a relative
Online Reporters, Published on 12/01/2024
» Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on has denied reports that businessman Li Shengjiao, wanted in connection with a major pork smuggling scandal, is his half brother.
Vietnam jails ex-health minister for 18 years
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2024
» HANOI - A court in Vietnam on Friday sentenced former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long to 18 years in prison after finding him guilty of taking bribes in a coronavirus test kit scandal, state media reported.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 12-18
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 12/01/2024
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.