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Global jabs pass 500 million as Europe vaccine feuds deepen
AFP, Published on 26/03/2021
» PARIS - Health officials have rolled out more than 500 million coronavirus vaccine doses around the world, according to an AFP tally on Friday, as European rows over hoarding and supply issues escalated dramatically.
Myanmar protesters nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Published on 26/03/2021
» OSLO: The civil disobedience movement that has sprung up in Myanmar since the military coup has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, a Norwegian academic said on Friday.
UK airline to test digital 'health pass'
Published on 26/03/2021
» LONDON: The UK-based carrier Virgin Atlantic is preparing to start trials of a digital health pass in an attempt to show governments that apps displaying Covid-19 test results and vaccine certificates can launch a travel recovery.
Small Thai firms struggle in Myanmar
Published on 26/03/2021
» More than 100 small Thai companies investing in Myanmar have been hit hard by political turmoil and could face closure within six months, says the chairman of the Thai-Myanmar Business Council.
Chinese celebs ditch Western brands in Xinjiang flap
Published on 26/03/2021
» BEIJING: Chinese celebrity endorsers have abandoned several foreign retail labels, including Nike and other top US brands, as Western concerns over labour conditions in Xinjiang spark a patriotic backlash from consumers.
Immigration chief explains transfer of 41 navy personnel to bureau
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2021
» Forty-one navy personnel transferred to the Immigration Bureau will be stationed on boats, not at land-based checkpoints, the immigration chief said on Friday.
Phuket to open to vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1
Published on 26/03/2021
» Quarantine requirements will be waived for vaccinated foreign visitors arriving on the resort island of Phuket from July 1, the first destination to reopen since the Covid-19 pandemic struck last year.
Red Line test runs begin
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/03/2021
» Test runs began on Friday on the new Red Line train route, which is centred on Bangkok's new rail hub at Bang Sue Grand Station.
UK approves 20-second Covid-19 test - distributor
Reuters, Published on 26/03/2021
» LONDON: Britain's medicine regulator has approved a 20-second Covid-19 test, the product's distributor said on Friday as it launched a testing system it said could be used in airports, sports venues and businesses.
Xiaomi to make EVs using Great Wall's plant
Published on 26/03/2021
» HONG KONG/BEIJING: China's Xiaomi Corp plans to make electric vehicles (EVs) using Great Wall Motor Co Ltd's factory, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter, making it the latest tech firm to join the smart mobility race.