SEOUL: North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on Sunday (Mar 12), state news agency KCNA said on Monday just as US-South Korea military drills were due to begin. “Strategic” is typically used to describe weapons that have a nuclear capability. KCNA said the launch confirmed theContinue Reading
China understands the benefits of space cooperation, but ultimately seeks to use it as a means of supporting Beijing’s larger political and diplomatic goals, says this analyst.Continue Reading
SEOUL: North Korea fired two missiles from a submarine on Sunday morning (Mar 12), striking an underwater target, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the military was on high alert and the country’s intelligence agency was working with its US counterpartContinue Reading
Some hawkers are also afraid of being scammed, says Makansutra food guide founder KF Seetoh.Continue Reading
SEOUL: South Korea and the United States were set to kick off their largest joint exercises in five years on Monday (Mar 13), after nuclear-armed Pyongyang warned such drills could be seen as a “declaration of war”. Washington and Seoul have ramped up defence cooperation in the face of growingContinue Reading
Russian tourists have been flocking to Thailand since pandemic travel restrictions were eased, with many choosing to invest in the kingdom’s real estate sector after an extended holiday in the country.Continue Reading
PHUKET: The Office of the Vocational Education Commission (Ovec) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the province to develop an apprenticeship programme to plug labour shortages in the hospitality industry.Continue Reading
The Pheu Thai Party has promised a three-year debt moratorium to farmers while reiterating it will not join hands with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party in forming the next government should it meet its House seat target.Continue Reading
Chiang Mai continues to suffer from unhealthy levels of air pollution as authorities try to find solutions.Continue Reading
The State Railway of Thailand is inviting companies to put in bids for the commercial development of Bangkok’s new rail hub, the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, as well as stations along the city’s Red Line.Continue Reading