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Russia approves crypto use in international trade
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that will allow businesses to use cryptocurrencies in international trade, as part of efforts to skirt Western sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.
Mystery of Hermes heir’s ‘missing’ shares deepens
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/07/2024
» An octogenarian heir to the Hermès luxury fortune, who sparked controversy last year over a plan to leave his money to his gardener, may not have much to give away after all.
US lawmakers back Vietnamese activist held in Thailand
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/07/2024
» Members of US Congress have submitted a written letter to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, requesting the release of a Vietnamese activist and help for him to resettle in a third country instead of being extradited, according to Kannavee Suebsang, a list-MP for the Fair Party.
Move Forward undeterred as court ruling looms
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party will not give up the fight to promote progressive policies regardless of how the Constitutional Court rules in a case that could bring its dissolution next week, spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu said on Tuesday.
At least 106 dead after landslides in southern India
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2024
» THIRUVANANTHPURAM - Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India’s Kerala state on Tuesday, killing at least 106 people while they slept as unexpected heavy rain collapsed hillsides and triggered torrents of mud, water and tumbling boulders
Operators call for tourism war room to reduce risks
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2024
» Tourism operators have suggested that the government establish a tourism “war room” in collaboration with the private sector in an effort to tackle crimes against tourists.
Malaysia approves B770m for border security upgrade
Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2024
» Malaysia will spend 100 million ringgit (770 million baht) to improve facilities in three states bordering Thailand as the two countries have pledged better border security and more trade activity.
Temu disrupts Thai online retailers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/07/2024
» The flood of cheap Chinese products into Thailand is expected to grow even larger following the entry of the Chinese online retailer Temu to the local e-commerce market on Monday.
Olympic triathlon postponed due to Seine pollution
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2024
» PARIS - The men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics was postponed on Tuesday as pollution levels in the river Seine remained too high, World Triathlon said in a statement, dealing a blow to organisers and leaving athletes facing more uncertainty.
Local conglomerates eye Robinhood food delivery app
Somruedi Banchongduang and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/07/2024
» Local conglomerates are expected to be potential buyers of the Robinhood food delivery app as SCB X negotiates its sale and postpones its closure.