Month: December 2021

Brunswick Exploration Aquires Prospective Tin Properties in New Brunswick

MONTREAL, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brunswick Exploration Inc. (“BRW” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that is has acquired multiple claims throughout New Brunswick, totaling 6,527 hectares, located in southeastern and central New Brunswick, collectively known as the Caledonia Tin and Catamaran Tin projects (“Properties”). The Properties were acquired by claim staking […]

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FCB Taps Danilo Boer as Global Creative Partner

Ex-Ogilvy NY CCO to partner with Global CCO Credle and network’s creative leaders Danilo Boer NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FCB today announced the appointment of Danilo Boer as Global Creative Partner, bolstering the award-winning creative leadership team under Global Chief Creative Officer Susan Credle. Partnering with Credle, Boer will further evolve […]

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China Launches High-Speed Rail Through Laos in First Leg of SE Asia Corridor

BANGKOK — Chinese and Lao officials Friday will inaugurate a $5.9 billion high-speed rail line through Laos, six years after breaking ground on the first leg of Beijing’s grand plans to link China’s underdeveloped interior with the bustling seaports of…

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Thai anti-establishment protester jailed for two months for contempt of court

A member of Thailand’s “United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration” anti-establishment group, Natchanon Pairot, was sentenced to two months in prison without suspension today (Thursday), after he was found guilty of contempt of court for verbally abus…

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House committee slams Thai police for arresting, defrocking Cambodian monk

Thailand’s House committee, tasked with scrutinising a bill against torture and enforced disappearances, has cried foul over Tuesday night’s arrest and defrocking of a monk by Thai immigration police, prior to his deportation back to Cambodia.The commi…

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Thai Central Bank warns against use of cryptocurrencies in transactions

Volatility and security risks mean that Thailand’s Central Bank remains unconvinced about the use of digital assets to purchase goods and services, as many shops have started allowing payment using cryptocurrencies.The Bank of Thailand’s Assistant Gove…

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Curb on reporting monarchy reform push could kill debate in Thailand

Observers say the broadcast regulator’s recent warning against media reporting demands for monarchy reform could lead to self-censorship by both media outlets and academics.Some media outlets view the move as a threat, while academics may now be reluct…

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Central Retail Corp invests ?4.5 bn in Grab Thailand shares

Central Retail Corporation, Thailand’s leading retail conglomerate, has announced the conclusion of a partnership deal with the Thai unit of Singapore-headquartered ride-hailing application Grab, Grab Taxi Holding (Thailand) Company Limited.Central inv…

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Thai civil society urges government to end plans to join CPTPP

Thailand’s anti-CPTPP civil society organizations, claiming to represent 400,000 citizens, issued an open letter today (Thursday), addressed to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, urging the government immediately to cease plans to join the 11-member Com…

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ITA Airways Firms Up Order for 28 Airbus Aircraft

Improved environmental performance, state-of-the-art aircraft technology, up to 25% less fuel consumption and CO2 emissions – @Airbus #A220 #A320neo #A330neo ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft ROME, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has firmed up an order with […]

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