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Traditional cuisine in a contemporary menu
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/10/2024
» Being an island-nation, Singapore has never really been self-reliant when it comes to produce.
Where Kamala Harris, Donald Trump are likely to diverge on Southeast Asia
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/10/2024
» The presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes at a time of rising geopolitical tensions on multiple fronts.
Call for investment in Thai transport
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand urgently needs to develop its transportation infrastructure, including rail and air, to support regional connectivity and promote tourism, according to The Mall Group Co, a leading Thai retail operator.
Annika event heads to Phuket for junior girls showdown
Sports, Published on 22/10/2024
» Orlando: The Annika Foundation, a charitable organisation founded by Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam, will launch the Annika Invitational Asia for junior girls' at Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket on April 22–25 next year.
Echoes of Persia
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/10/2024
» The santur is an ancient stringed instrument, a dulcimer, with 72 strings that can be dated to 500 BC. Assyrian and Babylonian stone carvings show the instrument back in 669 BC. The instrument spread widely in the Middle East and later further afield where it morphed into the hammered dulcimer, the qanun, cimbalom, Indian santoor and even the Thai classical instrument, the kim.
Cambodia to import more clean power from Thailand in next 2 years
Published on 21/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Cambodia plans to import over 600 megawatts (MW) of clean power from neighbouring Laos, Vietnam and Thailand, its energy minister Keo Rottanak told Reuters, increasing its contracted import capacity by over 50%.
Vietnam parliament elects military general Cuong as state president
Published on 21/10/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam's parliament elected on Monday army general Luong Cuong as the new state president in a widely anticipated move that is expected to bring some stability to Vietnamese politics after a turbulent phase of departures and reshuffles.
ICONSIAM Launches 60 Campaigns to Boost Thai Tourism
Published on 21/10/2024
» ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is employing an “Experiential Marketing” strategy aimed at creating exceptional experiences and reaffirming its status as a must-visit global destination. In collaboration with partners from all sectors, ICONSIAM is investing up to 300 million baht to launch over 60 marketing campaigns throughout the final quarter of the year, culminating in the grand “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025.” Featuring world-renowned artists, this event reinforces ICONSIAM’s position as the ultimate Global Countdown Destination. The venue expects to see a 20% increase in traffic, stimulating the tourism sector and contributing to Thailand’s ongoing economic growth.
Bangchak Leads SAF Delivery to Major Thai Airports
Published on 21/10/2024
» A pilot initiative to deliver Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the pipeline system serving Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports has been launched, aiming to support the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This effort, aligned with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), involves both domestic and international airlines within the SAF alliance.
Hong Kong firms urged to rethink plans to spur tourist spending rather than complain
Published on 21/10/2024
» Hong Kong businesses should reflect on whether they have come up with innovative plans to encourage tourists to splash out, rather than merely lamenting the decline in visitor spending, a senior official has said.