Australia's Melbourne braces for closures, losses as it emerges from night-time curfew

13 Sept 18:49 Key points summarised by AI

Melbourne initiated a six-week night-time curfew and stringent movement restrictions to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The measures, part of a 'state of disaster', prohibit nearly five million residents from leaving home between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for non-essential activities.
These harsh restrictions are expected to cause significant economic devastation, leading to further business closures and job losses in Victoria.
The move follows Victoria reporting 671 new infections and seven deaths, prompting these stringent measures despite Australia's generally successful virus containment efforts.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.