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Life after oil
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 19/02/2018
» Aware that oil won't last forever, Dubai has been betting on science, technology and the arts as it pursues economic diversification and sustainability. The initial results suggest it is setting an excellent example for other oil-exporting countries.
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One India, one election
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 19/02/2018
» After introducing a single nationwide Goods and Services Tax in India, the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now floating the idea of a single election day for the entire country.
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Black Panther is stylistic substance
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/02/2018
» Having been in a movie black hole of sorts for the past few months, I was completely oblivious to what the movie Black Panther is, when my best friend suggested we go see it. The only thing I knew was that it would be a Marvel movie featuring a cast made up of a majority of African-Americans and Africans. This, of course, is rarer than a blue moon, and was enough to pique my interest. Fine by me. In fact, I would be most intrigued to watch a superhero film where the black guy isn't the sidekick or someone likely to get shot within the first 12 seconds.
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All religions under one roof in hospital prayer room
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 19/02/2018
» Every time Prakash Singh gets stressed about the condition of his brother-in-law Harbansh Singh, he leaves the visitors' waiting area in the hospital and goes into a prayer room where he can share his feelings with Waheguru (God).
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An enduring legacy
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/02/2018
» Sustainable development in Thailand has been making great strides during the past decade, thanks to co-operation between the government and private sector. Kitti Wasinondh, a board member of Thailand Sustainable Development Foundation (TSDF) also believes that the contribution of outstanding people, such as politician/academic Surin Pitsuwan, has been a prime factor to the country's claim of sustainable progress.
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Let the rains come
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/02/2018
» Thailand is transitioning from winter to summer - with rain expected in Bangkok over the next week.
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Calls to track 'brothel king' cash
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/02/2018
» Police reform advocates have urged the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to trace the money trail of a fugitive massage parlour tycoon accused of human trafficking.
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When the recruiting process is like a Marathon
Tom Sorensen, Published on 19/02/2018
» Just last week I received a message from a senior executive candidate. He told me that he was pulling out of the hiring process for a managing director position at a multi-national company who had contacted him directly. He explained that he and other top candidates met the client six weeks ago and to-date no decision or not even an update has been forthcoming.
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Police officer probed over 'ang pao' handout
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2018
» An inquiry has been ordered into the conduct of a police sub-lieutenant seen in a viral video clip handing out <i>ang pao</i> Chinese New Year gift money to about 60 city policemen last week, according to Thai media reports.
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Sicily dining delights in the spotlight at Scalini’s regional Italian cuisine showcase
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 19/02/2018
» While ‘Italian’ is rarely absent from the average diner’s list of top-five favourite cuisines, popular dishes like pasta and pizza often overshadow other examples of the many varieties of Italian cooking not commonly found outside the motherland.
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