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UN chief declares 'war' on Covid as India toll tops 300,000
AFP, Published on 24/05/2021
» GENEVA - The UN chief on Monday declared the world "at war" against Covid-19, as India's death toll crossed 300,000 and Japan opened its first mass vaccination centres -- just two months before the start of the Olympics.
Japan premium melons go for $24,800 after virus slump
AFP, Published on 24/05/2021
» TOKYO: In what might be the unlikeliest indicator of a post-pandemic recovery, a pair of premium Japanese melons have sold for $24,800 at auction, over 22 times more than last year's virus-hit price.
Who will challenge for Man City's Premier League crown next season?
AFP, Published on 24/05/2021
» LONDON: Manchester City cruised to their third Premier League title in four seasons, but Pep Guardiola's side are likely to face a tough defence of the crown next season.
Testing the stagflation waters
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/05/2021
» Thailand's economy has been mired in a contraction for five consecutive quarters, starting with a 1.8% dip in the first quarter of 2020 followed by an alarming 12.2% nosedive in the second quarter.
Price of new computers on the rise
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/05/2021
» New computer models are seeing an uptick in price following the global shortage of semiconductors and a surge in demand for IT devices used for remote work and study, according to IT device distributors.
User-unfriendly Mor Prom app a flop
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/05/2021
» Two months ago, the Public Health Ministry announced an ambitious plan to use "Mor Prom," a Line account and mobile application to manage Covid vaccine registrations. Mor Prom is not just another mobile app. The ministry is reported to have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in Covid vaccine registration, dubbed to be the largest mass vaccination in Thai history, to be smooth and seamless.
Teslas Made in Russia? Elon Musk Says It's Possible
Business, Georgi Kantchev, Published on 24/05/2021
» Elon Musk raised the prospect of Russian-made Tesla Inc. cars, saying the company was considering opening a factory in the country as it looks to expand its production facilities globally.
BRR to dilute its shares in Ratch-Lao
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/05/2021
» SET-listed Buriram Sugar (BRR) is diluting its shares from 65% to 45% in Siphandone Ratch-Lao Co, the developer of a wood pellet fuel production plant for biomass-fired power generation, in a bid to strengthen its fuel business in Laos.
Shall we spend?
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 24/05/2021
» Covid-19 has upended the life we know. The protracted global pandemic has stripped income and jobs from millions, forcing consumers to change their behaviours amid health concerns, and to reconsider how to spend their money amid an uncertain economic outlook.
Hands-on for success
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/05/2021
» As the top executive in charge of the fast-growing Asean, India and Australia-New Zealand markets of Delta Electronics, Jackie Chang is entirely occupied with work on weekdays.