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Creativity in the Year of the Pig
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 01/02/2019
» Chinese New Year on Feb 5 marks the beginning of the Year of the Pig, or to be more precise: the Brown Earth Pig -- sounds like a perfect fit, doesn't it? The pig is the 12th and last animal of the Chinese Zodiac because, according to legend, it finished last in a race of all animals to the Jade Emperor's palace.
Creativity in the Year of the Rat
Business, Published on 31/01/2020
» Last Saturday, we celebrated Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Rat, or to be more precise, the Metal Rat. The rat is the first of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, so we are beginning a new cycle in this new decade. Today, let's explore what creative inspirations we may derive from the rat to succeed in the year ahead.
Pandemic Year 3: Old and new risks lie ahead
Asia focus, Published on 23/11/2021
» At the start of 2021, UOB's outlook for the regional economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic hinged on three things -- the wide availability of vaccines, aggressive fiscal stimulus and accommodative monetary policies.
State sets September for new strategic trade plan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/04/2021
» A new five-year strategic trade plan for Thailand is expected to be completed this September to guide state agencies in the post-pandemic period, helping them better understand trends in the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
A year like no other
Asia focus, Published on 28/12/2020
» In a world under siege from a relentless virus, Asia's resilience was tested to the utmost. Asia Focus staff look back at key events
New guidelines ready to standardise laws from next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2019
» New guidelines for franchise businesses under the Trade Competition Act are scheduled to become effective in February.
Travel agents upbeat on restoring missing visitors
Business, Published on 24/01/2019
» Despite bad news prevailing last year, Thailand has successfully lured back Chinese travellers and the number of arrivals is projected to surpass 11 million this year and 15 million within the next five years, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Universal Tosses Cinemas a Lifeline While Testing New Distribution Model
Business, Published on 21/10/2020
» Comcast Corp.'s Universal Pictures is releasing substantially more films to theaters this holiday season as it tries to spur attendance for troubled cinemas -- and boost its push to reset distribution norms by making movies available sooner for online rental.
Something to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 17/02/2020
» The Indonesian government has added another cultural event of its ethnic Chinese community to its official list of top attractions in a bid to lure more domestic and international tourists.
Nakhon Sawan becomes hotspot with attractions
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/11/2019
» Man-made and cultural attractions are the focus for Nakhon Sawan province to reach 5 billion baht in tourism revenue with 2 million visitors by 2021.