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Thailand is aiming to boost its economic and political ties with nearly two dozen nations, as world leaders gather for the APEC Summit later this week in Bangkok. But observers say with geopolitical tensions at a high between the United States and China, and Russia’s war in Ukraine, Thailand is looking out for its own … Read more

After learning the shocking news of Itaewon Stampede accident that caused 156 death, you might want to know how to keep yourself safe in the same situation. When in a crowd, what warning signs should you look out for that suggest the area is getting dangerously dense? According to British crowd study expert, G. Keith … Read more

It was supposed to be a night of happy celebration in Seoul, South Korea, the first open celebration without social distancing after 3 years of Covid19 pandemic restrain; but it had turned into a tragic large-scale stampede accident. The Korean media reported that at 10:22 pm on the 29th, in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, a crowd gathered … Read more

China has reported economic growth in the third quarter of 3.9% compared to a year earlier, beating market expectations. A poll by Reuters earlier this month had put the figure at 3.4%, but both are well below China’s official target of 5-point-5 percent. China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported Monday that GDP last quarter grew … Read more

Commercial imports of diamonds, jewelry, pearls, and precious and semi-precious stones valued at $2,500 or more require a formal entry. Please see the guidelines for formal entries in our publication entitled “Importing Into the United States”. A license is not required to import these items for commercial purposes; however, a Customs bond CBP Form 301 … Read more

US regulations have moved beyond letters sent to machine tool companies KLA Corp, Lam Research Corp, and Applied Materials Inc this year. These letters requested that the companies stop shipping equipment to Chinese-owned factories manufacturing advanced logic chips. The new regulations have immediate effect. The recent introduction of various US policies could lead to the … Read more

The WHO has launched a probe into the recent deaths of 66 children in Gambia from acute kidney injuries.According to the WHO on Wednesday, the deaths may be linked to contaminated cough and cold syrups made by Indian drug manufacturer, Maiden Pharmaceuticals. A spike in cases of acute kidney injury among kids under five years … Read more

North Korea has fired yet another round of ballistic missiles into the East Sea.This happened early Thursday morning, local time.This comes just two days after the North fired a missile that flew over Japan. North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the launch on … Read more

WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s bid to fast-track its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift the focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted video to social media Friday that shows him … Read more