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Philippines seeks Asia logistics hub status, banking on US ties
Published on 21/05/2024
» The Philippines is setting its sights on becoming the next manufacturing and logistics hub in Asia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, as Manila capitalises on its growing ties with Washington.
US weighs upgrade for Vietnam to 'market economy' status
Published on 08/05/2024
» WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's bid to draw Vietnam closer as a strategic ally will clash head-on with his desire for union workers' votes on Wednesday as the Commerce Department hears testimony on whether to designate Vietnam as a "market economy".
'60-Minute' Lunchtime Face Lift
Published on 10/04/2024
» ‘A LUNCHTIME FACE LIFT FOR TOP CELEBRITIES IN ONLY JUST 60 MINUTES TO ACHIEVE THE AGELESSNESS LIKE THE STARS’ AT NIDA ESTH’ MEDICAL CENTRE
PTTEP stake in Myanmar gas field rises after Chevron exit
Published on 09/04/2024
» WASHINGTON - The US energy company Chevron has quit the Yadana natural gas field in Myanmar, a spokesperson said, more than two years after it condemned violence and human rights abuses in the military-run country and announced it would leave.
US lawmakers pass bill to force TikTok sale
Published on 13/03/2024
» WASHINGTON - The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give the Chinese owner of TikTok about six months to divest the US assets of the short-video app used by 170 million Americans or face a ban.
YGG aims to power up
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/02/2024
» Production studio Yggdrazil Group (YGG), known for its popular Home Sweet Home action-horror game, aims to become a SET100 company in the near future and an internationally recognised digital content creator and distributor.
Klook sees 2m bookings for Thai packages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2024
» Online travel platform Klook expects at least 2 million bookings for tourism packages in Thailand this year, doubling growth from last year, as the country remains a top destination in Asia, particularly for tourists from China and the US.
Watthana top among condo buyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/01/2024
» Despite the high price per square metre, the Watthana district was Bangkok's most popular location among both foreign and domestic condo buyers and tenants because of its amenities and convenient transport options.
TAT targets Saudi market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious target to double the number of Saudi arrivals next year, banking on new partnerships with large travel agents and airlines.
Asian markets tread water, waiting for US cues
Business, Published on 25/11/2023
» RECAP: Asian currencies and equities were largely subdued on Friday, with the baht and South Korean won leading declines, as increasing scepticism over whether the Federal Reserve is done with interest rate hikes kept risk appetite in check.