In a statement, it accused Turkey of violating a 2009 deal that eased the visa process for citizens of the two countries: "Iraq is keen to adhere to the agreements and the memorandums of understanding ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: China, South Korea see upticks in virus cases
The 101 new cases was China's highest daily increase in weeks. The northwestern region of Xinjiang accounted for 89, with another eight in the northeastern province of Liaoning and one in Beijing. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Launches Safety Probe Into Tesla Vehicles
South Korea said it is investigating suspected safety issues with vehicles made by U.S. automaker Tesla Inc, which is competing strongly with Hyundai Motor Co in the South Korean electric vehicle ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Amendments to Ease Doing Business
Thailand’s government approved new amendments to the country’s Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) aimed at improving the business climate. In June 2020, Thailand’s government approved new amendments to ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to support farmers, entrepreneurs in tapping RCEP potential
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday (July 28) that it will begin to train farmers and entrepreneurs on how to tap into the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP ... ( read original story ...)
Thai PM’s economic advisor Sethaput picked as new central bank chief
Thailand's cabinet on Wednesday named Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, the prime minister's economic advisor and a former senior World Bank economist, as the next central bank governor, a government house ... ( read original story ...)
COVID scare: Thai restaurant puts staff in isolation
Two 19-year-old women went “about their business” after returning from a trip to Melbourne, including visiting public places in Springfield and Logan. ( read original story ...)
Apple Central World Opens Friday in Thailand
Apple® today previewed Apple Central World, its second and largest retail location in Thailand. Nestled in the heart of Ratchaprasong, Bangkok’s iconi ... ( read original story ...)
Apple teases new Thailand store ahead of Friday opening
Business customers can receive special sales ... Like other Apple Stores, the new Thailand property boasts a large courtyard area with benches and foliage, in this case Terminalia trees. ( read original story ...)
Peak Thai restaurant tells staff to go into self-isolation after COVID-19 case
MANAGEMENT of the Springfield restaurant that served a confirmed COVID-19 positive teenager has closed and told staff to isolate for two weeks. ( read original story ...)