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A monk walks in front of a giant Buddha statue wearing a face mask at Wat Nithet Rat Pradit temple in Pathum Thani outside Bangkok

Thailand To Test Digital Baht Currency With Hong Kong’s Central Bank Before Public Launch

The Bank of Thailand revealed it is already testing its central bank digital currency with large businesses. By September, they will use CBDC to transact with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Coronavirus Developments: Face Mask Requirements, Georgia Face Mask Ban, Russian Cyberattacks On Vaccine Data

A woman wears a face mask while purchasing bottles of rubbing alcohol at a Costco store in California: while panic buying empties shelves, some economists fear a slump in consumer spending on the back of virus fears could hurt the economy

A growing number of retailers across the country are issuing new policies that require customers to wear masks when shopping at their stores. Here's what else happened Thursday.

EU Updates Travel Restrictions, Extends US Ban As Coronavirus Cases Rise

European flight destinations on a board at Otopeni international airport near Bucharest,

The U.S. was absent from the EU's list of countries allowed to travel in the region, which now includes Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea.

Producing food for Earth's 7.7 billion people is responsible for a quarter of the global carbon emissions that drive climate change

G20 Carbon 'Food-print' Highest In Meat-loving Nations: Report

G20 carbon 'food-print' highest in meat-loving nations: report

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By 2100, more than 20 countries -- including Japan, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Portugal, South Korea and Poland -- will see their populations decline by at least half

World Population In 2100 Could Be 2 Billion Below UN Projections

World population in 2100 could be 2 billion below UN projections

Britain's move is providing Huawei's Nordic competitors with some tailwind

Ericsson, Nokia Say Ready To Step In After UK 5G Huawei Ban

Ericsson, Nokia say ready to step in after UK 5G Huawei ban

Fifth-generation or 5G mobile networks promise ultra-fast downloads, but will there be a rapid rollout and uptake of the technology?

5G: Five Things To Know

5G: Five things to know

Florida Coronavirus Cases Surpass Most Countries' COVID-19 Tally; Has More Than China, South Korea

The rampaging surge in new coronavirus cases in Florida continues to set records and has now surpassed the total tallies of most countries.

Tadashi Yanai Net Worth: Uniqlo Founder's Tokyo Home Is Worth $50 Million

Tadashi Yanai is Japan's richest person with his $28.7 billion net worth. He is the chairman of Fast Retailing that owns Uniqlo, Theory, Helmut Lang, J Brand and GU.

Despite the controversy over his death, the Seoul City government organised a five-day funeral for Park Won-soon

Seoul Mayor's Funeral Held Despite #MeToo Objections

Seoul mayor's funeral held despite #MeToo objections

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, seen in a July 8, 2020 White House briefing, has insisted that schools across the country must aim for full reopenings in the fall, saying they otherwise risk losing federal funds

US Presses Again For Full School Reopening, Despite Risks

US presses again for full school reopening, despite risks

The WHO says aggressive control measures can rein in the spread of the coronavirus

WHO Urges Aggressive Virus Measures As Flare-ups Spark New Closures

WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures

The Seoul mayor's case highlights the scale of gender inequality in South Korean politics, activists say

Mayor's Case Shows Scale Of South Korea Sexism: Activists

Mayor's case shows scale of South Korea sexism: activists

Park Won-Soon, pictured here in May 2014, ran South Korea's sprawling capital for nearly a decade

Seoul Mayor Takes Own Life After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Seoul mayor takes own life after sexual harassment allegations

Park has run South Korea's sprawling capital for nearly a decade

Seoul Mayor Found Dead After '#MeToo Allegations'

Seoul mayor found dead after '#MeToo allegations'

A district court in Seoul jailed a man for sex video blackmail that played a part in a K-pop star's apparent suicide

Body Of South Korean Mayor Found Outside Seoul, Ending 7-Hour Search

The body of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon was found in hills outside the city seven hours after his daughter reported him missing.

Former prime minister Lee Nak-yon was among attendees at the funeral

S. Korea's Moon Under Fire Over Sex Offender's Family Funeral

S. Korea's Moon under fire over sex offender's family funeral

Ignoring Outrage, Trump Makes Good On WHO Pullout

Ignoring outrage, Trump makes good on WHO pullout

Republican Governor Who Is Critical Of Trump Says He Is Considering Running For President In 2024

Hogan told the New York Times that his leadership experience during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could make him well-prepared for the White House.

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Active Ethereum Users Double To Over 1 Million In Q2 2020

Ethereum has gained 32% more unique users and 97% more active users in Q2 2020.

Samsung is the world's largest smartphone maker

Samsung Electronics Forecasts Profits Jump Despite Virus

Samsung Electronics forecasts profits jump despite virus

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said foreign students will not be allowed to remain in the US this fall if all of their classes are moved online

US Says Foreign Students Whose Classes Move Online Cannot Stay

The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis.

Charlie Puth Calls Out BTS Fans, Demands End Of ‘Toxic Internet Screaming Match’

Charlie Puth has called out some fans claiming he used the South Korean boyband BTS for “clout.”

US President Donald Trump meets North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un at the start of their historic June 2018 summit in Singapore

Will Donald Trump And Kim Jong Un Meet Again? John Bolton Makes Claims About US - North Korea Relations

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton suggested that Trump may have another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen his chances of winning the presidential election.