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Go for a Burton
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/04/2015
» Most Thai people probably own no less than one article of clothing from the Jaspal empire, and the name Arcadia Group has the same effect in the United Kingdom. This multinational retail giant is behind high-street names that literally fill a British consumer's wardrobe, owning globally popular brands Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, Wallis and Dorothy Perkins. Central Marketing Group has brought this whole high-street haven to Thai fashionistas, with its latest import being Burton — a menswear line that has offered quality suits since its inception in 1903.
Birth of Bangkok's shopping quarter
Life, Published on 03/04/2015
» In general, an increase in retail sales indicates an improving economy. Judging from the lines snaking around shops at the recently unveiled EmQuartier, which opened its doors on March 27, Thailand seems to be enjoying an economic pickup.
Management shake-up at UK's troubled StanChart bank
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» LONDON - Britain's troubled Standard Chartered announced Thursday the exit of its top two bosses in a radical management reshuffle, as the Asia-focused bank battles to transform its fortunes.
Cool shades
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 04/08/2014
» Through a series of coincidences, three friends went from Western party organisers to designers of Thai-made sunglasses and prescription lenses.
Banking on Myanmar
Asia focus, Published on 17/06/2013
» A half century of isolation from the global economy has left Myanmar facing many challenges, not least the need to modernise a financial system where cash is still king. It’s not unusual to see people carrying large bricks of banknotes for transactions, even cars and houses. Most people completely bypass the banks to keep their money at home.
It's all about the copy, right?
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 03/10/2012
» There is a thin line between "inspiration" and "copying" in the art world. The 90s kids think Lady Gaga is revolutionary in pop culture, while many of Madonna's die-hard fans think instead of being born that way she is nothing but a copycat. The debate continues.
Fashion launch
Muse, Published on 22/09/2012
» [WHAT] Grand opening of ''Royal Ivy Regatta'' and ''Misty Mynx'' to launch two new fashion brands
Using songs and shame to restore India's gender balance
AFP, Published on 25/07/2012
» The no-frills maternity ward in Nawanshahr district public hospital offers a rare sight in India; parents cooing over newborn girls -- lots of them.