Quick takes

PM Modi visits Varansi for launch of “Rudraksh” convention centre

On 15th July, the “Rudraksh” International Cooperation and Convention Centre was inaugurated with the attendance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two-storey venue seats 1,200 people, and was built with the help of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Tarsus Group acquires BodySite Digital Health

Global B2B events and media group Tarsus has announced the successful acquisition of BodySite Digital Health – a digital patient care management and education platform. Integrated under the Tarsus Medical Group, the division will expand its stack of digital products and enhance subscription services for healthcare professionals.

Trio of Thai resort islands reopen under Samui Plus scheme

The Thai resort islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao will be reopened, quarantine-free, to fully vaccinated foreign travellers. Under the Samui Plus scheme, these islands will be open to foreign travellers between July and December 2021. Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says this initiative is “another significant step towards achieving the Thai prime minister’s recently announced policy of reopening the whole country within 120 days, or by the end of October.”