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Big hotel chains aim small to net millennials
Business, Published on 24/03/2015
» BERLIN/LONDON - Driven by the demands of a new plugged-in generation seeking "authentic" travel experiences with a local feel, the world's biggest hoteliers are moving into a new sector in Europe — the "lifestyle" boutique hotel.
KSAM urges diverse stock mix
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/03/2015
» Krungsri Asset Management (KSAM) recommends investors focus on equities in local and foreign markets to take advantage of potential higher returns.
Mixed views about Thais from Singapore's statesman
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/03/2015
» Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew was a leader who did not mince his words, especially after he stood down as prime minister in 1990.
Lee's demise ends era of pioneer leaders
News, Published on 24/03/2015
» The death of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding prime minister at the age of 91, brings to an end the era of politics in Southeast Asia dominated by leaders who led anti-colonial struggles. For seventy years, the region evolved in the shadow of men who forged new nations after the end of the Pacific War, which concluded more than two centuries of colonial occupation and rule.
KResearch slashes 2015 growth forecast
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2015
» With the first quarter not yet over, Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch) has significantly lowered its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.8% from 4% due to the delayed economic recovery.
Death of a statesman
News, Published on 24/03/2015
» The death of Lee Kuan Yew early Monday was not a shock, yet it marked the end of his remarkable career as national leader and international statesman. Singapore's prosperity and its place in the world are the undoubted achievements of one man. Ironically, Lee's long-stated last wish was the one goal he did not attain. He had long lamented the idea of a lingering death, saying he wanted to go quickly.
China's bank heralds decline of US
News, Published on 24/03/2015
» Some events are epochal. The decision by Great Britain to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was one such event. It may have heralded the end of the American century and the arrival of the Asian century.
Simple words alone cannot lead a country
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/03/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's answer to the problem of pricey limes alone appears insightful enough to sink all hopes for the country's reform and future.
It's your life - study up
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/03/2015
» A 19-year-old recently asked me: "What did you study? Was it difficult to find a job with that degree?"
Foundation for perfect skin
Life, Published on 24/03/2015
» In the past, women feared that a heavy foundation would mask their skin or melt into a mess during the day.