By Reuters, published by US News Shanghai/Hong Kong – Shares of China’s SMIC <0981.HK> fell by over a fifth today (Sept. 7) after news of potential US sanctions against the chipmaker, wiping about HK$31 billion ($4 billion) off its market value and prompting analysts to predict doom if a ban is implemented. On Friday, Reuters
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Powerful storm wreaks havoc in Nakhon Ratchasima subdistrict
STRONG WINDS accompanying an intense thunderstorm toppled several trees that collapsed on many houses in a Nakhon Ratchasima subdistrict with both locals and tourists scurrying for safety last evening, Siam Rath newspaper reported. At 11 a.m. to , Mr. Chana Thonethong, Nakhon Ratchasima Mueang district chief, together with Ms. Rachada Jaikla, a member of the
Read moreRunaway truck triggers pileup in Chiang Mai
A CEMENT MIXER TRUCK with faulty brakes zoomed down a Chiang Mai road this morning (Sept. 7) and rear-ended a row vehicles parked at the red light setting off chain-reaction crashes but fortunately there were no injuries, Khaosod newspaper reported. The nerve-wracking multiple-vehicle collision occurred at Rin Kham intersection in Chang Phueak subdistrict of Chiang
Read moreKorean man returning home from Thailand infected with Covid-19
WHILE one Thai man returning from India was found to be infected with Covid-19 over the past 24 hours till morning (Sept. 7) and he has been placed in state quarantine, South Korea too has found that one of their nationals returning from Thailand has tested positive for this disease, Thai Rath newspaper reported. The
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