BRUSSELS: The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly ratified the EU's post-Brexit trade deal with Britain, but promised to keep a close eye on London with cross-channel tensions still high.

AYUTTHAYA: Authorities have ordered the closure of Wang Noi Muang Mai Market in Wang Noi district of Ayutthaya for three days of cleaning after three vendors tested positive for Covid-19.

CHIANG MAI: About 50 kilogrammes of raw opium and 500 grammes of heroin were seized at a checkpoint in Chai Prakan district on Tuesday night, Pha Muang Force commander Maj Gen Narit Thawornwong said on Wednesday.

TOKYO: Japan's parliament approved on Wednesday the world's largest free trade deal, signed by 15 Asia-Pacific countries including China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, raising the possibility for the pact to enter into forc...

Developing Asia’s economy will rebound faster this year than previously estimated, as nations tread diverging recovery paths, according to the Asian Development Bank.

SONGKHLA: Popular Kim Yong market, a drawcard for Thais and foreigners, has been closed for three days for disinfecting after a trader was diagnosed with Covid-19.

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Frightened local residents have threatened to burn down a conference hall in Muang district if it is converted into a field hospital for Covid-19 patients.

The manufacturing production index (MPI) in March rose for the first time in 23 month, due to improved global demand and a low base effect, and is likely to increase again in April, the Industry Ministry said on Wednesday.

The government on Wednesday reported 15 new deaths related to Covid-19, raising the toll to 178, and 2,012 new infections for a total of 61,699 cases.

NEW DELHI: India's coronavirus death toll crossed 200,000 Wednesday as a relentless wave of new cases swamped hospitals, while US President Joe Biden hailed America's "stunning" progress in its fight against the pandemic.