More than 200,000 children have been displaced by fighting in Myanmar’s war-torn states of Kayin, Kayah and Rakhine since the military took control of the country in a February 2021 coup, according to data compiled by rights groups, NGOs, and anti-junta forces. Beyond the psychological trauma they experience, children are vulnerable to military airstrikes […]
Day: October 13, 2022
Tourists Flock to Taiwan as COVID Entry Restrictions Ease
TAIPEI — Taiwan lifted all its COVID-19 entry restrictions Thursday, allowing tourists unfettered access to the self-ruled island after more than 2 1/2 years of border controls. Hong Kong and Taiwan, together with mainland China, required most visitors to complete a mandatory quarantine period throughout the pandemic, even as most countries reopened their borders […]
Thailand abstained UN vote on Russia due to unfavourable circumstances
BANGKOK, Thailand had abstained in a United Nations (UN) vote on Russia’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four partially occupied regions in Ukraine because the vote took place during “extremely volatile, and emotionally charged atmosphere and situation”. Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations Dr. Suriya Chindawongse said Thailand chose to abstain […]
Thailand’s King and Queen to preside over unveiling of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s statue
Their Majesties the King and Queen will preside over a ceremony today (Thursday), unveiling the statue of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the new Chalerm Phrakiat Park in Bangkok’s Dusit district. Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha has invited members of the public to attend the ceremony. […]
Poshmark, Inc. Named to Fortune’s 2022 Change the World List for Promoting Sustainable Style
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poshmark, Inc. (Nasdaq: POSH), a leading social marketplace for new and secondhand style, today announced it has been named to Fortune’s 2022 Change the World list for promoting sustainability and helping to keep items in circulation and out of landfills. “Poshmark has empowered millions of people to establish […]
Constellation Brands Publishes ESG Impact Report, Advancing a Future Worth Reaching For
Constellation Brands’ 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact Report highlights notable progress made in its key ESG focus areas: serving as good stewards of the environment; enhancing social equity within its industry and communities; and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. VICTOR, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), […]
AGC Biologics Honored for Innovations in Cell Line Development
Seattle, Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGC Biologics, a leading global Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), today announced it has been named a 2022 Leading Innovator in Mammalian Cell Line Development for the USA by Acquisition International. Recipients of this award are selected through a merit-based system that requires evidence of significant […]