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European countries tighten virus curbs, France 'critical'
AFP, Published on 27/03/2021
» PARIS - France, Belgium and Poland on Saturday tightened curbs as coronavirus cases surged in Europe while the Philippines prepared for a giant lockdown and Chile confined over 80 percent of its population.
24 million locked down in and around Manila
Published on 27/03/2021
» MANILA: Authorities have ordered more than 24 million people in and around Manila into lockdown next week, as hospitals in the Philippine capital struggle to cope with a surge in coronavirus infections.
World Bank projects lukewarm recovery for Thai tourism
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/03/2021
» Tourism and Thailand's economy may be slow to recover, even with a comprehensive vaccine rollout, as transmission risks remain among vaccinated people and reopening does not necessarily mean a full return of foreign tourists, the World Bank says.
Central earmarks B1bn to renovate
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 27/03/2021
» Central Department Store Co plans to allocate over 1 billion baht to open and renovate department stores under two brands, Central and Robinson, keen to capitalise on improving retail shopping sentiment this month.
Myanmar's national disgrace is the Tatmadaw
Oped, Mark Adams, Published on 27/03/2021
» Today is a national holiday in Myanmar called Armed Forces Day. It is intended to honour that country's military and, as such, it is a fitting time to reflect on what exactly is worth celebrating.
Cracks in the coalition?
News, Published on 27/03/2021
» The youth-led, anti-government protests may have lost steam during these past many weeks but an emerging crack in the coalition government may be what the movement needs to restore its leverage.