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Phuket loses lustre
Business, Published on 05/08/2019
» Phuket, the popular tourism destination in southern Thailand, is struggling against a host of unfavourable factors that could weaken its tourism revenue and its long-term reputation as the Pearl of the Andaman.
Charging the EV market
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/07/2019
» While electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be cheaper than internal combustion engine (ICE) or conventional vehicles in Europe in just three years from now, green vehicles are still far too costly for most drivers in Southeast Asia. A lack of subsidies and infrastructure is holding back EV adoption in the region, experts say.
Fitbit releases affordable options
Life, Published on 08/05/2019
» Fitbit recently announced a range of new products -- Fitbit Versa Lite Edition, Fitbit Inspire HR and Fitbit Inspire as well as the soon-to-be-launched FitBit Ace 2 -- designed to help make health and fitness accessible to more consumers across the globe.
New name, new game for think tank
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2019
» With the government's planning unit undergoing a restructuring to handle a loftier task -- to be a real think tank that shapes the country's long-term vision and mission and conducts research on future trends -- the challenge is obvious for the person who heads the prestigious organisation.
KBank aims for half of income from data
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2019
» Kasikornbank (KBank) projects data-driven income will account for half of total income by 2020, while targeting digital loan growth doubling this year.
Kiradech ready to chase american dream
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 20/01/2019
» Kiradech Aphibarnrat has competed on American soil in some 30-plus tournaments previously. The next one will give him the most pride and joy.
Plenty of thrills in the cards this year
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 13/01/2019
» Buckle up and hold on to your seats as the PGA Tour is poised to deliver a spectacular extravaganza in 2019 with golf's newest and rising stars colliding with the legends of the game, headlined by none-other-than Tiger Woods and Phil "The Thrill" Mickelson.
Slowdown ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2018
» The economic outlook doesn't seem as rosy as it once did for most Asian countries looking toward 2019. The relatively dynamic world trade recovery that began in late 2016 is now threatened by tensions between the United States and China, coupled with increasing protectionism in many economies.
Screen grab
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/12/2018
» How many people these days watch TV with one eye on the big screen and the other on their smartphone? Quite a lot, but reaching this "multiscreening" audience effectively is a growing challenge for marketers.
Taste of Taiwan
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/11/2018
» Nam Linh, a professional MC from Hanoi, has made it his life's goal to visit one foreign country each year. He added Taiwan to his list in mid-October. South Korea was his first overseas experience when he want there as an exchange student at age 15. Since then he has travelled to Laos, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and last year to China.