BANGKOK -- Thailand was among the first countries in Asia to reopen for foreign arrivals, and it is seeing a slow recovery, including new hotels touting longer stays for individual travelers. In the first
Science Creates, the deep tech ecosystem that nurtures science and engineering start-ups and spin-outs, has today opened its second specialised incubator space in Bristol. It will be home to a new generation of scientists-turned-entrepreneurs leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, synthetic biology, nano technologies and quantum
An archival photo shows South Korean dictator Chun Doo-hwan meeting with staff officers of the US 25th Infantry Division at their field headquarters in 1983. Image via US National Archives. SEOUL -- The death
The introduction of short-term visas will not solve labour shortages in the food industry, the boss of Lidl has warned, adding that the retailer was working "harder than ever before" to keep shelves stocked. Christian Hartnagel, chief executive of the German discount retailer's UK business, said
Northern leaders will seek to pay part of the cost of Northern Powerhouse Rail, such is their dismay over "deeply flawed" revisions to the project announced by Westminster last week. Mayors, council leaders and transport bosses from northern regions expressed anger at the Integrated Rail Plan,
Litter on beaches has fallen to the lowest level for more than 20 years, according to the country's largest annual clean-up event. An average of 385 items of litter were found per 100 metres, down from 425 in 2020, 558 in 2019 and a peak of
Targeting teenagers with adverts for cosmetic procedures such as breast enhancements and nose jobs will be banned from next May, the regulator has announced. Under the rules, companies will no longer be able to advertise products and procedures designed to change physical appearance around television shows
UNSPLASH SYDNEY -- Australia on Thursday introduced contentious religious anti-discrimination legislation to parliament that if approved would allow faith-based organizations to prioritize the hiring and enrolment of people from their faith. Religious freedom
Thousands of Christmas holidays could be at risk as the Passport Office courier service appears to be in meltdown. Hundreds of people are going online every day to complain about delays at TNT, which has an exclusive contract to deliver official travel documents. Customers report delivery dates
Ikea opened its biggest store in the world in the Philippines, with the new 730,000 square foot facility in Manila a cornerstone of the home-furnishings giant's expansion plans in Asia. Thursday's opening was feted
PIXABAY The metaverse will soon be a place to not just buy virtual goods and meet avatars, but to also get essential public services, as governments prepare to enter the rapidly expanding digital world
UNSPLASH WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a 52-year low last week, suggesting economic activity was accelerating as a year ravaged by shortages, high inflation and