Tourism operators in Hua Hin have cried foul over a government decision to postpone its planned reopening even though the resort town is on course to achieve its vaccination target and complete all required procedures. Source: Business

Championship leader Max Verstappen will start the Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid as Red Bull take a new engine. Source: Sports

Ukrainian challenger Oleksandr Usyk on Thursday dismissed concerns that he did not possess the size and strength to take out world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, saying that the “power is in your spirit.” Source: Sports

BEIJING: China’s housing ministry has stepped up oversight of embattled China Evergrande Group’s bank accounts to ensure that funds are used to complete housing projects and not diverted to pay creditors. Source: Business

BEIJING: China has banned all cryptocurrency transactions and vowed to stop illegal crypto mining, delivering the toughest blow yet to the trillion-dollar industry. Source: Business

SHANGHAI: China’s central bank vowed on Friday to crack down on illegal activities of cryptocurrency trading, banning overseas exchanges from providing services to mainland investors via the internet. Source: Business

Racism, sexism, homophobia and death threats now regularly form part of the daily life of many leading football stars. Source: Sports

Private jet passengers could soon be able to travel through the air and “underwater” at the same time thanks to an innovative new cabin concept. Source: Travel

Amid the unprecedented environmental challenges presented by global warming and the heightened volatility in global trade in light of the disruptive forces of digital technology, the Thai government has focused on the creative economy as a key strategy to drive economic growth. Source: Business

The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) Board has ordered Asia Insurance 1950 Plc to temporarily cease providing non-life insurance policies, effective from Sept 23. Source: Business