A top Beijing health official has been sacked for “serious violations of discipline and laws” as the Chinese capital continued to battle the latest wave of Covid-19 cases. The removal of Yu Luming, 60, as director of Beijing’s municipal health commission was apparently not related to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as the Communist Party’s top anti-corruption watchdog, the … [Read more...] about Senior Beijing city health official sacked amid capital’s Covid battle
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Indonesia hedges against US’ economic push
JAKARTA (Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Indonesia supported the launch of a United States-led regional economic initiative this week but was also adamant about closely studying the proposal before making any concrete commitments, as Washington revelled in the limited fanfare of its “return” to Asia. Through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) that he unveiled in … [Read more...] about Indonesia hedges against US’ economic push
China imposes voluntary fishing moratorium in northern Indian Ocean after being linked to illegal catches
China has launched a voluntary fishing moratorium covering international waters in the northern Indian Ocean for the first time. A notice issued by the agriculture ministry said fishing bans on the high seas of the southwest Atlantic and north Indian Ocean would be in effect between July 1 and September 30, while the fishing moratorium in the eastern Pacific open seas will … [Read more...] about China imposes voluntary fishing moratorium in northern Indian Ocean after being linked to illegal catches
Chadchart shows off two new recuits
Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday revealed two members of the team who will help him administer the capital city. Mr Chadchart took former deputy governor Jakkapan Phiewngam and Pimuk Simaroj with him on a field trip to study problems in the Wong Sawang area of Bang Sue district. Mr Pimuk is chairman of the executive board of Susco Plc, a fuel distributor … [Read more...] about Chadchart shows off two new recuits
Gulf, Gunkul unite to jointly develop renewable projects
Ms Yupapin, left, and Ms Naruechon sign an agreement formalising the collaboration between the two firms. SET-listed Gulf Energy Development has announced the establishment of a joint venture company with Gunkul Engineering Plc to develop renewable energy projects, with the aim of reaching a target of 1,000 megawatts within five years. The collaboration aligns with … [Read more...] about Gulf, Gunkul unite to jointly develop renewable projects