Day: January 6, 2023

Descartes Acquires Supply Vision

Strengthens Shipment Management Capabilities on the Global Logistics Network WATERLOO, Ontario, Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired Supply Vision, a provider of shipment management solutions for North American Logistics Services Providers (LSPs). Supply Vision has a […]

Lost in Laos: Systemic problems are far greater than one new leader can solve

On 30 December, Lao Prime Minster Phankham Viphavanh (72) resigned ostensibly on health grounds, but amidst an economy in sharp decline and saddled in foreign debt. He is succeeded by the scion of one of the country’s two political dynasties, Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (56). Politics in Laos are secretive and elite. The ruling…

Thai women tell of being trafficked, caught up in prostitution inside Myanmar

Promises of high-paid entertainment jobs lured the three Thai women to Myanmar, but they found themselves trapped into prostitution in Shan state near the Chinese border before they escaped, they said in telling the stories about their ordeal. Sisters A and Aoy, and their friend, Ploy – all in their late 20s – said they…

COVID-19 WHO Thailand Weekly Situation Update No. 255 – 05 January 2023

4,723,919 confirmed cases 33,699 total deaths Daily average numbers reported from 11 -17 December 2022 302* new confirmed cases per day *(including hospital admissions only) 10 deaths per day Main messages Continue to reduce community transmission of COVID-19 across Thailand RTG encourages COVID-free settings and booster vaccinations -Get vaccinated, maintain universal precautions and stay informed…

Thailand Adopted New Rules For Foreign Visitors

BANGKOK, Thailand adopted a new requirement for foreign visitors, to show proof of at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, government officials announced, yesterday. Foreign arrivals are also required to have travel insurance that covers potential COVID-19-related expenses, in case their next destination requires a negative RT-PCR result, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health…

CES tech gala looks to shake off economic gloom

The annual CES consumer electronics extravaganza threw open its doors in Las Vegas on Thursday as the industry looks to the latest innovations to help cure the pain from an ailing global economy. High inflation, lingering supply chain troubles and company layoffs provide a dark backdrop for technology’s premier trade show where more than 100,000…

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