Shenzhen gives green light to fully autonomous vehicles
The new regulation, scheduled to commence on August 1 states that the vehicles can only run on certain roads designated by the new Chinese city’s traffic management department.
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Phuket follows Phang-nga in preparing for tsunami after 32 quakes in 3 days
Phuket Governor Woonciew said that having experienced the tsunami in 2004, the residents of the province are “not careless”.
FM Bilawal and Blinken reaffirm desire to ‘further strengthen’ Pak-US ties
According to Bilawal, the two countries agreed to expand their relationship to mark 75 years of their ties.
Police stations are now ganja-free zones
The rule applies to police officers, staff and people visiting police stations.
John Lee to set up research group to assist decision making
The Chief Executive said the group will focus on macro policies and foster ties with the legislature.
Import food to cap inflation – Marcos economic team
Finance Secretary Diokno said Marcos had indicated willingness to continue importing some food items like corn, pork, and rice, as well as coal at lower tariffs.
Thailand’s hotel occupancy tax waived for next 2 years to aid tourism recovery
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the tax waiver would reduce hotel operators' expenses by about 47.35 million baht.
China mulls dipping into pork reserves to rein in costs
Pork prices in the world's second-biggest economy spiked late last month, with the meat selling for 32 percent more than in June 2021.
Japan government releases its first affiliate ad guidelines
This kind of advertising is a system whereby the creator of an ad – or, an affiliate – partners with an advertiser through an intermediary and posts product ads on the…
Motorists in Philippines get reprieve as fuel prices drop
Industry players implemented the reduced prices this week after raising local pump prices for four straight weeks.