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Berlin [Germany], November 7 (ANI): In order to provide access to humanitarian aid for the Afghan population, Berlin discussed the return of German diplomats with the Taliban to resume work in the war-torn country. Citing sources, German Sunday newspaper, Welt am Sonntag reported on Saturday that special envoy of the German cabinet to Afghanistan, Markus Potzel will travel to Kabul in the coming weeks to discuss with the

Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): The Medical College of Georgia scientists have early evidence that HBI-002, a low-dose oral compound developed by Hillhurst Biopharmaceuticals and already in early-stage trials for sickle cell disease, can safely reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the retina, both early, major contributors to diabetic retinopathy. An ingested liquid that ultimately delivers a small dose of carbo

As Covid-19 situation is gradually becoming under control worldwide, the spike of Thai exports is expected to reduce at least 5% in 2022, from the 12% forecast for 2021. Chairman of the Thai National Shippers Council, Chaichan Charoensuk revealed that the main factors that may reduce Thai exports growth are the high freight rate, shortage []

Blockchain technology is one of the hot topics in business, and the Thai Digital Asset Association is organizing a seminar this month to spread knowledge about blockchain technology and digital assets among people in the public and private sectors. Thai Digital Asset Association President Suppakrit Bunsat said creating understanding about blockchain and digital assets for []

No one knows when bars will reopen, but Walking Street is getting spruced up for when they do. Deputy Mayor Pattana Boonsawad watched Nov. 3 as city workers installed new lights and repaired the lighted Walking Street sign. The previous signboard was removed and a new one will be installed to post messages to returning []

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, president of the Maldives, said at COP26: "I have no choice but to keep on repeating it. What will it take for you to listen to us?"

A 'Squid Game'-inspired cryptocurrency is trading at $0 after its founders appear to have cashed out and disappeared.

With alcohol now allowed to be served at restaurants in key tourism cities, the Department of Health is urging drinkers to drink responsibly and continue practicing personal protective measures against COVID-19. Restaurants are warned not to serve alcohol beyond the permitted hours. Restaurants in Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga are now permitted to serve []

The latest round of border tensions began 17 months ago following a fatal standoff in the Himalayas.

Pattaya may be open for foreign tourists, but with bars closed and alcohol off the menu at restaurants, no one is feeling cheerful. Pattayas streets are just as quiet and deserted as they were a month or two ago. Walking Street is still dark. Beer bars are stripped bare, with for sale and lease signs []

Phuket Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced management appointments for the newly branded Outrigger Surin Beach Resort, which is scheduled to open 15 December 2021. The move comes as Thailand has lifted quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated tourists from over 60 countries and territories, effective 1 November. Mr Pongsak Aey Thongwarothai will be Resort Manager, []

Singapore-based Mdada, a social commerce startup, did its first livestream a year ago. Now it boasts $371,000 in weekly revenue.

Visible progress has been made by authorities probing the export of used medical gloves to the United States, with the public prosecutor having delivered a prosecution order on Paddy The Room Trading Co., Ltd. and the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court handing down 4-year sentences to the culprit. Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit []

Australia and New Zealand were the latest to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, allowing the deal to enter into force on Jan. 1, 2022.

Pattaya restaurant owners continue to question why Pattaya has been left off the list of provinces allowed to sell alcohol. Annop Panya, owner of Seat Space Seafood restaurant, echoed the complaints aired continuously and repeatedly since the weekend when the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration designated Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and Phangnga blue tourist zones where []

Washington has previously called on China to join the U.S. and Russia in a new arms control treaty.

The world wants to "transition" to green energy, but the difficult reality is this: Dirty fuels are not going away anytime soon.

Venture Global LNG's CEO told CNBC that the company signed a 20-year supply agreement with China's Sinopec worth $30 billion.

Varanon Laosuwan, Director of Utilities Customer Development, WHA Utilities and Power Plc., on behalf of WHA Corporation recently made a contribution of 100,000 baht to Chulalongkorn University during the Piyamaharajanusorn Event held annually to celebrate Chulalongkorn Day, Oct. 23. The contribution was received by Atcharin Pattanaphanchai, President of the Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association under the []

The heavyweights of the semiconductor industry are under pressure to cut their huge carbon footprints.

As a former start-up investor himself, Ula co-founder Nipun Mehra had a head start when it came to pitching for funding.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2070 two decades beyond the target set by COP26 organizers.

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The third quarter of 2021 saw U.S. labor market productivity plunge, dropping to its lowest level in 40 years.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador: Ecuador's announcement that it will expand the marine reserve around the Galapagos islands by 60,000-square kilometers has been welcomed by conservationists, who hailed it as "a brilliant first step."

The announcement was made by President Guillermo Lasso at the COP 26 climate summit in Glasgow.

In a statement to the BBC, Lasso said his government believes action, rather than

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): American tech-giant Microsoft will be hosting an event focused on education technology, next week. According to The Verge, the company plans to discuss 'new and existing technology from Microsoft Education' on November 9 at 12 PM ET. Microsoft described the event as: "Join us at 9 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Nov. 9, as we share an inside look at the latest tech solutions while examining gaps i