During the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on Friday, Rep. Jim Jordan pressed Dr. Anthony Fauci about limiting protests to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s four post-Covid challenges identified by Surakiart
Thailand will face four major challenges in the “new normal” following the Covid-19 crisis, according to former deputy prime minister Surakiart Sathirathai. ( read original story ...)
No monkey business in the Thai coconut industry
Recent claims made by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) that eight Thai coconut farms have been exploiting monkeys by forcing them to pick coconuts for industry are not only false ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok’s US business from China’s ByteDance
President Trump has plans to order China's ByteDance, the owner of hit social video app TikTok, to divest from the company, according to new reporting from Bloomberg. After the initial news, reports ... ( read original story ...)
Macau’s gaming revenues tumble 94.5% in July on coronavirus impact
Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 94.5% in July year-on-year, with casinos reeling from a lack of visitors in the world's biggest casino hub despite a loosening of quarantine restrictions which have ... ( read original story ...)
Macau casino GGR up 88pct sequentially in July: govt
There has been recently some incremental easing of travel from Macau to the neighbouring Chinese mainland province of Guangdong, that some industry commentators said was part of small steps in the ... ( read original story ...)
A taste of the Maldives: Spicy Lady cocktail will transport you to tropical beaches
THE MALDIVES is famed for its stunning beaches and beautiful weather. Hopeful holidaymakers can transport themselves to its sun-kissed shores with this Spicy Lady cocktail. Here's how you can enjoy a ... ( read original story ...)
In pics: cultural demonstration at horse-breeding center in Inner Mongolia, N China
A herdsman lassoes horses during a cultural demonstration at a horse-breeding center in West Ujimqin Banner, Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Georgia: Surge beds set up, health emergency extended
Georgia’s governor says one of the nation’s largest convention centers will reopen on Monday with “surge beds” to treat COVID-19 patients as critical care units across the state remain nearly full. ( read original story ...)
Schools in bucolic North Georgia town opened Friday, masks optional
Jefferson Elementary School staff greet students for their first day back to school in Jefferson on Friday, July 31, 2020. More than 1,500 students and 1 ... ( read original story ...)