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US finds no 'currency manipulators'
Published on 16/04/2021
» The United States refrained from designating any trading partner as a currency manipulator in the first foreign-exchange policy report of the Biden administration, even though Switzerland, Taiwan and Vietnam met thresholds for the label.
Kremlin welcomes Biden call for dialogue
AFP, Published on 16/04/2021
» MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Friday it was "good" that US President Joe Biden was seeking dialogue with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin but criticised the United States for a fresh bout of sanctions on Moscow.
ThaiBev puts off listing of brewery unit
Published on 16/04/2021
» SINGAPORE: Thai Beverage Plc has postponed the potential spin-off and listing of its brewery unit, which was on track to be among the biggest initial public offerings in Singapore in a decade, citing the uncertainty of market conditions and the worsening Covid-19 pandemic.
American scholar in Khon Kaen loses job, visa revoked
Published on 16/04/2021
» Khon Kaen University (KKU) has terminated its employment contract with a well-known American scholar who has been in Thailand for more than 30 years, resulting in his visa being revoked immediately.
July reopening touted for Bali
Published on 16/04/2021
» Indonesia aims to welcome back foreign tourists to the resort islands of Bali, Bintan and Batam by the end of July, with a plan to speed up vaccinations in those areas to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Myanmar junta foes form 'unity government'
Published on 16/04/2021
» Opponents of Myanmar’s junta on Friday announced a National Unity Government including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule.
No curfew, gatherings banned for 2 weeks
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Friday decided not to impose a curfew but banned gatherings and risky activities for two weeks from Sunday.
No curfew, gatherings banned for 2 weeks
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2021
» Authorities have decided against a curfew but schools will be closed while large gatherings and other high-risk activities will be suspended for two weeks from Sunday to control the fast-spreading new Covid-19 outbreak.
Fine tuning for Prince Philip's funeral
AFP, Published on 16/04/2021
» WINDSOR (UNITED KINGDOM) - Final preparations were being made on Friday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, with the ceremony pared back due to coronavirus restrictions but still reflecting his long life of military and public service.
Jimmy Lai among five Hong Kong democracy activists jailed
AFP, Published on 16/04/2021
» HONG KONG: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai was jailed for 12 months on Friday along with four other veteran democracy activists for helping to lead one of the city's biggest-ever protests.