A private infinity pool, gourmet meals -- and two temperature checks a day. Welcome to five-star quarantine in Thailand, where well-heeled tourists can live in luxury while obeying some of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Future of Indonesia’s education tech lies in untapped categories, experts say
Read also: COVID-19 crisis opportunity for education reform in Indonesia Bhima went on to say that, apart from merely expansion, B2B EdTech platforms had a stronger consumer base and user loyalty than ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Seeks Red Bull Heir Extradition After Interpol ‘Red Notice’
Thai police said on Monday they would seek the extradition of the fugitive heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, after Interpol issued a global "red notice" seeking his arrest over a deadly ... ( read original story ...)
Global investors raise environmental concerns over Indonesia jobs bill
Global investors managing $4.1 trillion in assets have written to Indonesia's government to express concerns that a flagship "Job Creation" bill that is due to come before parliament on Monday will ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Passes Law to Cut Corporate Tax, Simplify Labor Rules
Indonesia has rushed the approval of a law aimed at creating jobs and attracting investments, a day before 2 million workers were set to protest against it. ( read original story ...)
China Box Office: Two Local Blockbusters Do Huge Business, Earning $135M Each
As North America's box office crumples, China's theatrical film business is back in an enormous way. A collection of high-profile local films released in China over the past week to coincide with the ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Picks Ex-Transport Head Arkhom as New Finance Minister
Thailand picked Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as finance minister to steer an economy facing its worst performance ever this year, following the abrupt resignation of his predecessor. ( read original story ...)
Iran Reports Record High 3,902 New Coronavirus Cases, as 235 Die in 24 Hours
Iran has registered a record high 3,902 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, with the total number of identified cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East rising to 475,674, state TV ... ( read original story ...)
Russia May Sell Advanced Anti-Air Missiles to Iran Despite U.S. Threats: Ambassador
The U.S. has unsuccessfully pressed other nations to extend a United Nations arms embargo on Iran which is due to expire in mid-October. ( read original story ...)
Five things you need to know today, and my family’s story of bravery in Iran
Good morning, folks. Here are the five things you need to know to get your day started, and my family's story as told in a new documentary that chronicles the unsuccessful attempt to rescue the 52 ... ( read original story ...)