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British PM on defensive again over groping claim
AFP, Published on 30/09/2019
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Britain's Boris Johnson is known for his colourful love life but the accusation he grabbed a young woman's thigh when he was a magazine editor risks a scandal as he seeks to unite his party over Brexit.
Seoul to stop old diesel cars, coal power stations for 4 months to fight dust
Pulse, Published on 30/09/2019
» Old diesel vehicles will be banned from running on the roads in Seoul and satellite cities from December to March when fine dust usually worsens and in the worst case, maximum 27 coal-fueled power plants would be plugged off to ensure air pollution at safe levels.
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/09/2019
» NEW YORK: Forever 21 Inc filed for bankruptcy protection, the latest big fashion merchant who couldn’t cope with high rents and heavy competition as the shift to e-commerce cut a swathe through traditional retailers.
Cannabis seizures hit new high in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/09/2019
» The amount of marijuana seized by Hong Kong customs has surged threefold this year amid the growing use of parcel delivery by drug dealers hoping to evade arrest.
Somkid: Extend tourism scheme
Chatrudee Theparat and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has suggested the government’s 1,000-baht cash giveaway and 15% cash rebate scheme be extended until the end of the year to boost consumers’ consumption and year-end tourism.
Central bank clarifies 0% campaign warning
Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has clarified it does not stop financial institutions from launching 0%-interest instalment campaigns for goods and services but would like to see “responsible lending”.
Arrivals projection cut amid global slowdown, high baht
Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/09/2019
» The Tourism Council of Thailand has cut the projection for tourist arrivals this year to 39.7 million from 40.1 million, as a result of the global economic slowdown and the strong baht.
Leave the refs alone, says All Blacks coach
AFP, Published on 30/09/2019
» OITA (JAPAN) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has appealed to rival coaches and pundits to lay off referees at the Rugby World Cup as match officials continue to face strident criticism.
Taiwan closes markets, schools as strong typhoon approaches
Reuters, Published on 30/09/2019
» YILAN, Taiwan: Taiwan shut down its financial markets and ordered schools closed on Monday as a typhoon approached its northeastern coast, while airlines cancelled more than 150 flights amid warnings of floods and high winds.
AB InBev’s Asia unit rises in world’s second-biggest IPO of 2019
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/09/2019
» HONG KONG: The Asia-Pacific beer unit of Anheuser-Busch InBev NV gained as much as 4.8% in its Hong Kong trading debut, a positive for the lacklustre global market in initial public offerings and vindication for the beer maker in its second attempt at an Asian listing.