Nov. 23, 2024, 3:49 p.m.

Supporters of cannabis in Thailand have gone on hunger strike to urge the government not to reclassify the drug as illegal

Despite the "hunger pangs" usually triggered by smoking marijuana, two Thai activists vowed Tuesday to continue their hunger strike until the government reconsiders its plan to reclassify marijuana as a contraband.

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Thailand has relaxed visa conditions to allow visa-free entry for people from 93 countries and regions

Starting July 15, Thailand will allow visa-free entry to people from 93 countries and territories, about double the current 57, for a single stay of up to 60 days, the Interior Ministry said.

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TikTok expects Korean Wave spending to reach $143 billion by 2030

According to a new study released by short video platform TikTok and market research firm Kantar, global spending on the Korean wave is expected to nearly double to $143 billion by 2030.

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Nepal's president has called for the formation of a new government as soon as possible after the prime minister failed to win a confidence vote

Nepal's President on Friday night called on parties capable of securing a majority in the lower house of Parliament to form a new government as soon as possible.

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Japan's negative wage growth truth: Rising wages are no match for soaring prices, and the government needs to do more

Recently, according to Japan's Jiji Press reported that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare released the "monthly survey of labor statistics" showed that personal real wages fell 1.4% in May compared with the same period of the previous year, the figure has been declining for 26 consecutive months.

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Samsung Electronics' largest labor union announced an indefinite strike

A union representing tens of thousands of workers at South Korea's Samsung Electronics has announced an indefinite general strike in a bid to force management to negotiate.

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Han pushes "Star Wars" project to shoot down North Korean drones with lasers

South Korea will produce laser weapons this year to shoot down North Korean drones, becoming the first country to deploy and operate such weapons in its military.

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Continued inflationary pressure in Japan Personal actual salary has decreased for 26 consecutive months

According to preliminary data from the May monthly labor survey released by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the per capita real wage in Japan has decreased by 1.4% compared to the same period last year, after excluding the impact of price changes.

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China is reported to be lending $5 billion to Bangladesh

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is visiting China for the first time in five years and is reportedly set to sign 20 cooperation agreements with Beijing, including a Chinese loan totaling US $5 billion .

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Modi has flown to Moscow for his first visit to Russia since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Russia for his first visit since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

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