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Russia sentences US ex-marine to 16 years
AFP, Published on 15/06/2020
» MOSCOW: A Russian court on Monday sentenced former US marine Paul Whelan to 16 years in a penal colony for espionage in a case that strained ties with Washington and fuelled speculation of a prisoner swap.
Business unusual
Asia focus, Published on 15/06/2020
» This moment is a uniquely testing time for us all. The speed at which Covid-19 has spread across the world and the severity of the disruption to the global economy have been unprecedented.
Singapore May home sales jump 75% as virtual viewings take hold
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/06/2020
» Home sales in Singapore rebounded in May from the previous month as more buyers got used to virtual real estate viewings with the city-state still under Covid-19 lockdown.
Ban moot without diet shift
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/06/2020
» China's recent efforts to protect one of the world's most poached animals from the brink of extinction -- pangolins -- by removing it from the list of traditional Chinese medicines have been welcomed, but wildlife advocates say that trading will continue in illegal wildlife markers if eating behaviours remain unchanged.
'Trumptillas,' or pro-Trump flotillas, celebrate president's birthday in Florida
AFP, Published on 15/06/2020
» MIAMI: Hundreds of President Donald Trump fans across Florida paraded their yachts in flotillas -- or "Trumptillas" -- on Sunday to celebrate his 74th birthday.
Commerce Ministry seeks B6bn to bolster recovery
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/06/2020
» The Commerce Ministry is seeking more than 6 billion baht to fund various projects aimed primarily at helping farmers increase sales by improving their product distribution channels, a source at the ministry said.
Truckload of goodwill
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/06/2020
» A giant white truck stands tall on the ground. At first light, its cargo area is soon filled with sacks of rice and food items packed by a group of volunteers and staff who had gathered at the Thai Elephants Conservation Centre in Khao Yai on a recent weekend. With their collective effort, the packing and loading process is completed in no time and the truck is ready to roll.
Coronavirus ate local poll budget, claims Wissanu
News, Post reporters, Published on 15/06/2020
» Local elections may suffer a further delay with budget earmarked to finance them now shifted to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Balkans' youngest seeks buddies
News, Thana Boonlert and Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 15/06/2020
» Just as how all friends fundamentally started out as strangers, Thailand and Kosovo are in the process of getting to know each other to develop closer ties.
Malls adjust to lowered expectations
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/06/2020
» Despite the easing of stringent lockdown measures, the 3.6-trillion-baht retail industry remains far from a full recovery, and nearly all business operators in the sector are struggling to regain business.