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The number of Japanese eateries in Thailand rose by more than 20% last year and they are poised to continue dominating the restaurant market, outpacing foreign peers.

Bangkok Post

AP sources: Biden to pick Zients as his next chief of staff

President Joe Biden is expected to name Jeff Zients, who ran the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of Biden's term, as his next chief of staff

The Independent UK

A $30 million gift to build an addiction treatment center. Then staffers had to run it

DECATUR, Ill. — The question came out of the blue, or so it seemed to Crossing Healthcare CEO Tanya Andricks: If you had $30 million to design an addiction treatment facility, how would you do it?

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Dublin restaurants fully reopened one year ago but dozens have since closed due to costs

After Covid-19 restrictions were lifted the hospitality sector faced a new battle as the cost of living increased

Dublin Live

‘They beat me with sticks’: Bangladesh opposition reels under crackdown as thousands arrested

Police accused of shooting at activists and leaders of growing street protests against Sheikh Hasina’s draconian government

The Guardian - UK

Indonesian President Jokowi's approval rating at all-time high: poll

Indonesian President Joko Widodo's approval rating has hit an all-time high after the government eased COVID-19 restrictions last month, a poll showed on Sunday.

Reuters

The year in travel: Robin McKelvie's top picks for 2023

IT’S that time again when we think about the year ahead with all its opportunities. It’s also peak holiday booking season.

The National (Scotland)

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‘This will happen before 2030’: how the science behind Covid vaccines might help to fight cancer

The success of mRNA-based drugs in combating coronavirus is inspiring scientists to create similar vaccines for melanoma and other tumours

The Guardian - UK

Mumbai civic body rejects allegation of 'scam' in setting up of jumbo Covid-19 centres

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Sunday said that the allegation of a Rs 100 crore scam in setting up of jumbo Covid-19 centres is "baseless" .

The Times of India

Chinese Pray for Health in Lunar New Year as COVID Death Toll Rises

China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for health after three years of stress and financial hardship under the pandemic, as officials reported almost 13,000 new deaths caused by the virus between January 13 and 19. Queues stretched for about one kilometer (a half-mile)…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘I feel so happy’: China's tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years

PHUKET: Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their first trips abroad since China ended its strict Covid-19 curbs and reopened its borders.

Bangkok Post

Big Issue was pushed to brink by pandemic, says founder

John Bird also calling on government to curb surge in homelessness by preventing eviction of tenants who cannot pay their rent

The Guardian - UK

COVID curbs over, China's tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years

Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their first trips abroad since China ended its strict COVID-19 curbs and reopened its borders.

Reuters

China says COVID outbreak has infected 80 percent of population

Scientist says Lunar New Year travel rush unlikely to lead to a COVID surge as most people have been infected.

Al Jazeera

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BBC Radio Scotland axing piping show is 'dereliction of duty', culture chief warns

IF BBC Radio Scotland goes ahead with plans to scrap non-mainstream music programmes covering piping, jazz and classical music it will be a…

The National (Scotland)

Panto prevails as audiences flock back to theatres despite pressures

DESPITE Covid, Scarlet Fever, flu and sickness bugs, pantomime season in Scotland has been declared a success – oh yes it has!

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong worshippers flock to Wong Tai Sin Temple for Lunar New Year ritual after 2-year Covid suspension

Hong Kong's most well-known Taoist temple has resumed the ritual of burning the first incense sticks of the Lunar New Year after a two-year suspension because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Daily Mirror

Fraud-busters get back just £5.8m of £1bn lost to Covid loan criminals

Authorities have launched almost 300 investigations but have managed to take back just £5.8 million from fraudsters who stole more than £1.1 billion in Covid loans during the height of the pandemic

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Dublin Live

Warning issued over unregulated 'three-in-one' Covid antigen tests

According to the HPRA, customers should check that these antigen tests are EU approved and has a CE mark

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis moves to permanently ban Covid mandates in Florida

Governor proposes legislation to ban mask requirements and outlaw ‘discrimination based on vaccine status’

ABC News

Ghost towns, trespassing tourists and Midnight Oil: How Burra turned COVID into a tourism boom

Burra is blessed with an abundance of grand civic buildings, quaint bridges, and streets lined with graceful period homes. But, strangely, it hasn't always been a popular tourist destination.

Daily Mirror

Emails show Hancock held talks to hand patient data and Covid test results to US tech firm

Emails revealed for the first time by the Mirror show what happened when Matt Hancock met with Palantir - a controversial firm founded by Donald Trump donor Peter Thiel

The Guardian - UK

Upsize, downsize? Why the Covid property race for space went sour for homebuyers

Ultra-low rates and a desire for more room during lockdown drove UK house prices to new heights. But now many of those who moved are suffering

Liverpool Echo

An afternoon in beloved pub The Beehive that's like a 'local in town'

We spent Friday afternoon with Beehive regulars ahead of the pub's sad closing

The Guardian - UK

Why we strike – eight workers on their reasons for joining the picket line in Britain’s new winter of discontent

A teacher, a nurse, a barrister, a doctor, a postie, an academic, a paramedic and a rail worker explain why they have had no choice but to walk out

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