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Grim economic data shows devastating impact of virus
AFP, Published on 07/05/2020
» LONDON: Evidence mounted of the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday as hard-hit Europe moved to further ease lockdown measures that ground its economies to a halt.
Taco Bell operator keen on CLMV market
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/12/2019
» Siam Taco Co, the franchise partner of Taco Bell, the American fast-food restaurant, is in talks with the US franchiser for the right to expand the chain in the region.
St Mark's closed as fresh flood hits Venice
AFP, Published on 15/11/2019
» VENICE: Another exceptional high tide swamped flood-hit Venice on Friday, prompting the mayor to order St Mark's square closed after Italy declared a state of emergency for the UNESCO city.
US-China trade optimism buoys regional bourses
Business, Published on 12/10/2019
» Recap: Investor risk appetite revived yesterday in response to progress in US-China trade talks, with big gains across Southeast Asian bourses. Meanwhile, China's securities regulator has set a timetable to remove foreign ownership limits on finance companies next year in a bid to attract overseas investment to bolster a slowing economy.
Mexico emerges as tourism contributor
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/10/2019
» Tourism from the long-haul Americas market has shown growth, especially from Mexico, which has emerged as a promising source of tourists thanks to Thailand's exemption from visa-on-arrival fees for Mexican visitors.
Secluded luxury
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/06/2019
» Over-crowded Phuket is increasingly becoming the least of my favourite holiday islands. However, to get away from the tourists (the irony doesn't fail me either) I often choose the furthest tip of the island. Having been a fan of Cape Panwa for a while, it was time to try out its neighbour Sri Panwa. Not really a resort to enjoy the beach, Sri Panwa more than makes up with the view.
Washington feels pinch of US govt shutdown
Business, Published on 23/01/2019
» Washington hotels have cleared out entire floors. Restaurants have considered taking out loans to stay open. Phones have stopped ringing at tour companies.
What up 2019!
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 04/01/2019
» 2019 is here, bringing with it a whole slew of events and things to look forward to as we struggle to achieve our New Year's Resolutions (not really). Although the year has only just begun, there are already tonnes of things to look forward to and lucky for you dear readers, GURU has compiled a list of is worth your attention. Mark your calendars!
The city of eternal spring
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/11/2018
» There are few more dazzling sights than a field of French hydrangeas in full bloom. The pale blue flowers are widely grown throughout the hilly farmlands of Da Lat, the capital of Lam Dong province in southern Vietnam.
Hurricane Willa bears down on Mexico
AFP, Published on 24/10/2018
» ESCUINAPA (MEXICO) - Mexico braced Tuesday for the impact of Hurricane Willa as it began unleashing a powerful storm surge on its Pacific coast, hours from what forecasters warned would be a potentially deadly landfall.