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Curb Period needs to be done by decreasing malls visitation

By Burapha
May 6, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Geo Politics, Thailand
luxury mall located in bangkok

Thailand’s Prime Minister has come up with a novel idea, a two-hour time limit on shopping mall visits to help curb the Coronavirus. The Thai PM’s latest brain storm came during a briefing in Bangkok on Tuesday. Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha also said the number of people allowed in at any one time will also need to be restricted. “We’re preparing …

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Singaporean arrested for attempted murder of NParks safe distancing enforcement officer

By Katherine S
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News
Singpore 61 year old man arrested for attempt murder

SINGAPORE – A 61-year-old man has been arrested by the police for attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a National Parks Board (NParks) officer at Sengkang East Drive and and fleeing on bicycle. The man was seen without a face mask and cutting plants illegally were the NParks officers are installing SafeEntry signs at the park connector. When the officers …

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Laura Elorde, widow of ‘Flash’, passes away at 92

By Jasmine C.
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Philippines, Sports
Laura Elorde, widow of 'Flash', dies at 92

Laura Sarreal Elorde, Philippine’s Boxing Matriarch and widow of the late WBC and WBA junior lightweight champion Gabriel “Flash” Elorde, passed away peacefully on Sunday. She was 92. The grand old lady of Philippine boxing succumbed to pneumonia on Sunday morning. She was taken to Perpetual Help Medical Center ICU in Las Pinas three weeks ago due to low oxygen. …

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Welfare of migrant workers already on ‘radar’ since January, says Josephine Teo

By Katherine S
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News
Singapore migrant workers during the Covid-19 pandemic was “on the radar”

SINGAPORE – Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Minister Josephine Teo said on Monday that as early as January, the well-being of migrant workers during the Covid-19 pandemic was “on the radar”. She explained that the Ministry of Manpower has contacted dormitory operators after the country has recorded its first  and mobilise whole-of-government resources confirmed cases of the Coronavirus by limiting the …

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Share prices of Ayala, Pangilinan companies surge after Duterte sends apology

By Jasmine C.
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Philippines
President Duterte apologized for Ayala and Pangilinan

MANILA – Share prices of the holding companies of the Zobel de Ayalas and Manuel Pangilinan picked up after President Duterte issued an apology during a televised speech. President Duterte apologizes for the “hurting words” about the two business tycoon whom he openly disliked. Applauding their help in fighting Covid-19 a peaceful settlement to the regulatory spat between them. “My …

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Covid-19 pandemic: AirAsia to resume flights, Garuda operated Flights on Humanitarian Grounds

By Noto
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Indonesia
Indonesia Airline, AirAsia to resume flights

AirAsia Indonesia Low-cost carrier AirAsia Indonesia plans to re-open flights starting on May 18, 2020, after previously closing scheduled flights from April 1, 2020, affected by the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19). AirAsia Indonesia decided to reopen the flights from Surabaya, East Java, to the Malaysian cities of Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru following a decline in the number of new COVID-19 …

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Few Buyers, Trade Minister asks traditional markets to remain open despite pandemic

By Noto
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Economy, Indonesia
Indonesia market with Social Distancing

Covid-19 pandemic has made the market deserted buyers. In fact, not a few markets also decided to close their operations. Especially since the government enacted the existence of Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in a number of areas. To overcome this, Trade Minister Agus Suparmanto has asked traditional markets across the country to remain open to prevent sellers from incurring losses. …

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Malaysia Slams the Advise of WHO regarding their Production of Palm Oil

By Katherine S
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Malaysia
Malaysia Palm oil plantation

Everyone is in need of ingredients for their daily food and their other benefits in living their life. One of these is Palm oil. As we all know it’s a vegetable oil edible from the fruit of oil palm tree pulp. The oil palm tree is native to West Africa and is now most widely cultivated in Southeast Asian tropics. …

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Common mistakes that entrepreneurs make putting together Trade shows

By Burapha
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Thailand
Choosing the right product is important in trade show

Many companies from various types of industries take advantage of trade shows to increase engagement, especially if they have products or services that require experiential treatment. Trade show marketing is a platform that allows brands to showcase and demonstrate their products and services. It comes in the form of exhibitions, trade shows, events, etc. Trade Shows Trade shows are commonly …

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Azmin Ali forewarn the State Government that Legal Jurisdiction is Needed

By Katherine S
May 5, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Geo Politics, Malaysia
Azmin Ali prewarn Malaysian Govt

There is a problem that needs to see in the state government which is being hesitant to cooperate with the federal policy of restarting the economy today issued a notice that their acts were not focused on valid authority. The warning came in a statement from senior minister Azmin Ali, who said that the policy of the federal government has …

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