Melbourne enjoys first weekend out of lockdown as COVID-19 cases dwindle

13 Sept 13:19 Key points summarised by AI

Melbourne residents celebrated their first weekend out of a nearly four-month lockdown, enjoying new freedoms as COVID-19 cases significantly declined to just one new case in Victoria.
While some restrictions persist, further easing is expected, and Australia has committed A$500 million to support COVID-19 vaccination programs in Pacific and Southeast Asian nations.

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

Yesterday 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.