Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) (TCEB) will organise 'Thailand MICE Virtual Expo' - the country's first virtual event dedicated to MICE (meetings, incentives, ... ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump Tried To Arrange Iran Meet Eight Times but Was Rebuffed, Rouhani Claims
The former president still believed he could make a deal with Tehran even as relations collapsed during his term. ( read original story ...)
U.S. court dismisses case against Turkey’s Halkbank by victims of Iran-linked attacks
A U.S. judge on Tuesday agreed to dismiss a case against Turkish state lender Halkbank filed by victims of attacks by groups linked to Iran, on the condition that the sides reach an agreement to carry ... ( read original story ...)
Group’s surveys air concern on ‘looming learning crisis’ in Philippines
Advocates pushing for education reform seek swift action from government on a "looming learning crisis" from the distance learning setup. ( read original story ...)
18 ‘unruly’ foreigners barred from entering Philippines last year — Immigration bureau
Eighteen foreign nationals were denied entry into the Philippines last year for being rude and disrespectful to immigration officers, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Wednesday. Aside from being ... ( read original story ...)
1,184 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 553,424
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 1,184 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the nation’s tally to 553,424, as three laboratories failed to submit data on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics
Japan has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign amid questions about whether it will reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already delayed by the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to take part in India-led initiative on COVID-19 crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a SAARC meet on the COVID-19 pandemic. The meet saw all the SAARC heads of govt and state taking part barring Pakistan. One of the key outcomes of the meet was ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia enters 2nd round of Covid vaccination drive
Indonesia rolled out the second phase of its massive Covid-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday. Priority groups in the second round targeting 38.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia kicks off second wave of COVID-19 vaccinations
JAKARTA: Market traders were among the first to benefit from Indonesia's second phase of mass vaccinations against the coronavirus on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)