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Bruised emerging markets are battle-ready for a US recession
Bloomberg, Published on 04/07/2022
» Emerging markets are well positioned to stare down a US recession and may even be able to lure investors their way.
'Slim' chance of finding survivors after Italy glacier collapse
AFP, Published on 04/07/2022
» CANAZEI, Italy: Rescuers warned Monday that hope of finding survivors was diminishing after an avalanche set off by the collapse of an Italian glacier during a heat wave killed at least six people.
Flying Thai heads, hopping Chinese vampires draw Taiwanese crowds
AFP, Published on 04/07/2022
» Hopping vampires from China and disembodied flying heads and organs from Thailand have enticed hordes of people to an exhibition in Taiwan, scandalising religious groups who have called for the show's cancellation.
Thermal drones seek survivors after deadly Italy glacier collapse
AFP, Published on 04/07/2022
» CANAZEI, Italy: Rescuers used thermal drones Monday to search for possible survivors trapped under ice after an avalanche set off by the collapse of the largest glacier in the Italian Alps killed at least six people and injured eight others.
Ukrainians look to Kyiv beaches as respite from war
AFP, Published on 04/07/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ivan Sukhanov and his family used to holiday by the Black Sea. This year, the family from Kyiv dreamt of travelling to Egypt. Then Russian troops invaded.
Covid-19 misinformation bolsters anti-vaccine movement
AFP, Published on 04/07/2022
» WASHINGTON: More parents are questioning the necessity of routine vaccinations for young children. Adults are skipping shots as well, even for vaccines with a long safety record.
Economic worries trump Covid
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Narumon Kasemsuk and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/07/2022
» The highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are keeping people alert to a possible outbreak, but Covid-19 may not be the most serious concern as the economy ambles forward.
BCP sees Koh Mak as low-carbon haven
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/07/2022
» Unlike other resort islands that use beaches and the sea to attract visitors, Koh Mak is positioning itself as a low-carbon tourist destination.
Legalise casinos, and profit, says former massage parlour owner
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/07/2022
» Former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit has thrown his support behind a move to legalise casinos, saying it would be a huge revenue raiser for the government and attract foreign visitors.
Govt 'will battle on to 2023'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2022
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the Prayut Chan-o-cha government will try to stay on until the end of its tenure next year, though it will struggle with a range of challenges that will cause its popularity to wane.