China and South Korea have made substantial progress in the second phase of their free trade agreement negotiations, and China hopes for a win-win outcome quickly, Shu Jueting, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Commerce, said in a video conference on Thursday.

Maj-General Manas Chandee, deputy Bangkok director of the prime minister’s military unit, has ordered Grab to cease its ride-hailing services because its drivers are unlicensed, but this will leave riders with inferior taxi services.