Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 10:42:52 GMT
Asian markets suffer further as inflation data looms
Fears about surging inflation continued to trouble Asian markets on Wednesday.A big miss on US jobs creation on Friday had eased inflation worries but they...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 23:05:14 GMT
Reporters Who Fled Myanmar Censorship Risk Deportation From Thailand
Three journalists who fled to Thailand to escape censorship in Myanmar may be at risk of deportation after being arrested during a random police search.The journalists from the Democratic Vo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 14:21:21 GMT
Myanmar coup: No sign of end to brutal crackdown on all fronts
One hundred days since the Myanmar military seized power, the "brutal" repression of protesters has continued, despite all international efforts to end the violence, the UN rights office (OHCHR) sa...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 13:35:10 GMT
3 Myanmar Journalists Arrested in Thailand
Three reporters working for a now-banned news broadcaster in Myanmar have been arrested in Thailand on charges of illegally entering the country.The three journalists work for the Democratic...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 08:37:43 GMT
AFC postpones 2022 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers draw
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 11 (ANI): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Tuesday decided to postpone the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 qualifiers draw, originally scheduled for May 27, in K...[read more]
Published: Mon, 10 May 2021 23:35:17 GMT
Overseas and Overlooked, Americans in Thailand Seek Vaccines
BANGKOK - Alec Goldman, an American educator who has made a life in Bangkok, wants to get vaccinated.Right about now would be a good time as COVID-19 cases in Thailand have been spiking sinc...[read more]
Published: Mon, 10 May 2021 08:42:26 GMT
Asian stocks mixed after US jobs miss, oil up after cyber attack
Markets were mixed in Asia on Monday following a record close on Wall Street. The Dow and S&P 500 finished at all-time highs, while the Nasdaq gained nearl...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 02:30:10 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 13
BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 16:30:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 12
HONG KONG -- The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday approved a bill that requires public officers including District Council (DC) members to tak...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 10:49:02 GMT
Thailand reports daily record of 34 COVID-19 deaths, 1,983 new infections
BANGKOK, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Thailand on Wednesday reported a new daily record of 34 COVID-19 fatalities, taking the country's death toll to 486, with 1,983 new infections, according to the Center f...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 02:30:03 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 12
BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchang...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 11:49:01 GMT
Thailand records 1,919 new COVID-19 cases, 31 new fatalities
BANGKOK, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Thailand on Tuesday reported 1,919 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 new fatalities, according to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesperson Taweesi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 02:05:16 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 11
BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 22:30:23 GMT
Empty beaches, chained doors- Embattled Phuket pins hopes on vaccines Travel
Empty beaches, chained doors: Surreal scenes in Phuket as island pins reopening hopes on vaccines CNN...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 22:26:54 GMT
Thousands Flee into Thailand as Burmese Junta Launches Airstrikes Near Border - Democracy Now!
Thousands Flee into Thailand as Burmese Junta Launches Airstrikes Near Border Democracy Now!...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 22:26:09 GMT
UPDATE 1-Thailand says Russia agrees to supply Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
UPDATE 1-Thailand says Russia agrees to supply Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine Yahoo Finance...[read more]
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 22:25:01 GMT
Singapore-Thailand pact lets users send money cross-border via mobile number
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 22:17:14 GMT
Thailand orders bar closings in capital to stop virus spread
Published: Tue, 11 May 2021 22:13:19 GMT