Thais turn to crocodile meat as price of pork soars (video)
BANGKOK, 23 Jan 2022: A sharp rise in the price of pork in recent months has seen Thais turn to crocodile meat – which is more affordable, due to an …
Past hyperinflation continues to crush Venezuelans
CARACAS, 21 Jan 2022: Venezuela has emerged from its four-year cycle of hyperinflation, news that the government and its supporters are hailing along with the new business activity developing around …
China lowers benchmark mortgage rate
BEIJING, 20 Jan 2022: The People’s Bank of China today lowered the reference interest rate to determine the price of mortgages for the first time since April 2020. The benchmark …
Djokovic holds 80% of biotech firm developing Covid-19 drug
COPENHAGEN, 20 Jan 2022: Novak Djokovic, who was deported from Australia for not being vaccinated against Covid-19, holds 80% of QuantBioRes – which is developing a Covid-19 treatment, the Danish …
Microsoft becomes 3rd largest gaming firm with Activision Blizzard deal (updated)
NEW YORK, 19 Jan 2022: Microsoft will buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard in an all-cash transaction valued at US$68.7 billion, the company said yesterday. Activision is responsible for some of …
Australia visa rebate to woo international students, backpackers
CANBERRA, 19 Jan 2022: Australia’s prime minister today announced incentives to entice international students and backpackers to the country amid a Covid-19-induced labour shortage. Among the incentives is a rebate …
US telcos delay 5G launch near airports over safety concerns
NEW YORK, 19 Jan 2022: Verizon and AT&T yesterday said they will delay activating 5G service within two miles (3.2km) of airports in the US – after airlines and cargo …
JetSMART budget airline starts new South America route despite Covid-19 impact
MONTEVIDEO, 19 Jan 2022: JetSMART, a budget airline controlled by American private equity firm Indigo Partners, yesterday inaugurated a new route linking the capitals of Chile and Uruguay. A 186-seat …
Many slam proposed Thai tourist tax meant for post-pandemic recovery
BANGKOK, 17 Jan 2022: Thailand is set to introduce a tourist tax on foreign visitors entering the country starting from April – but the measure has drawn criticism from industry …
Huawei bets on smart health, sportswear to sidestep US sanctions
DONGGUAN, 14 Jan 2022: Chinese tech giant Huawei has inaugurated a research and development lab in south China to boost its sports and health products as an alternative income source …