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Hong Kongers among top spenders on pet care in Asia-Pacific
Published on 14/03/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's pet industry has seen steady growth over the past few years, with animal owners shelling out close to HK$700,000 (3.2 million baht) on average on care items and services during their pets' lifetime, making them one of the top spenders in this category in the Asia-Pacific region.
Springtime splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» As the temperature approaches 40C, Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom evokes the springtime vibe of Ueno Park in Japan as a sea of pink trumpet trees begin to blossom.
Dechapol, Sapsiree ousted in first round
Sports, Published on 14/03/2024
» Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai bowed out in the first round of the US$1.3 million All England Open Championships 2024 in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants announces 51-100 list
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/03/2024
» Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced the list of restaurants ranked between 51st and 100th in the region ahead of its live awards ceremony.
Elevated yakiniku
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/03/2024
» After having opened in Japan, Hong Kong and Malaysia, Yakiniku Great, which was founded by Shoji Tsugawa in Utsunomiya, opened its first and only Thai branch at Yard 49, a community mall in Sukhumvit 49, last year.
Cathay Pacific paying staff 7-week bonus
Published on 13/03/2024
» HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific Airways said on Wednesday that it would pay its staff a bonus equal to 7.2 weeks’ pay after reporting its first net profit since 2019.
China rice imports set to soar
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2024
» Thailand expects rice exports to Hong Kong and China, especially riceberry and brown rice, to increase this year thanks to the global economic recovery and a preference for high-quality rice.
Aimsaard siblings enjoy smooth sailing
Sports, Published on 13/03/2024
» Women's doubles stars Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard advanced to the second round of the All England Open Championships 2024 in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Is greenwashing taking travellers to the cleaners?
Business, Published on 13/03/2024
» Every hotel wants you to save the planet. The messianic messages are everywhere -- on little tent cards on the desk, proud notices on the bathroom door, and in dolorous the-end-is-nigh letters from the GM. Every hotel is saving the Yanomami Indians, Atlantic salmon and mountain gorillas.
Xiaomi announces release date for first EV, shares surge
Reuters, Published on 12/03/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) by the end of March, the firm's boss said Tuesday, bringing its highly anticipated entry into the automotive industry to the brink of completion.