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China Threatens Move Against Ericsson Amid Huawei Ban
Business, Published on 13/05/2021
» Beijing is giving Sweden one last chance to reverse its ban on telecommunications-equipment giant Huawei Technologies Co., a Chinese state media outlet said, before it could retaliate against rival Ericsson AB.
Free fall
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 22/03/2021
» Yangon is burning: Plumes of smoke rose into the skyline in the north of the city every day last week. Large parts of Myanmar's biggest city and main commercial centre resembled a battle zone after the military junta imposed martial law in several neighbourhoods.
Celebrate the Year of the Ox
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 05/02/2021
» Kick off your CNY celebrations by taking a jolly stroll through the attractions that have been set up to commemorate it. Guru has compiled a list of them, along with other top new year-themed activities.
Gold and glam
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 16/11/2018
» Last weekend, eager Bangkokians finally got a chance to wander through the massively enchanting Iconsiam retail and entertainment centre. Co-developed between Siam Piwat, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation and Charoen Pokphand Group, Iconsiam is the biggest retail complex in Thailand, featuring majestic architecture and global stores with luxury brands to provide a shopping experience unlike any other (minus the heavy traffic that comes with it).
Tread in (palatable) red
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/01/2017
» To be honest, we're on grey ground right now as to how red your outfit should be for this Chinese New Year. Wear bright red and it may raise a few eyebrows among the serious mourners, but wearing black and white is also a no-no for the belief of bringing bad luck to the household on this auspicious day.
Clothing your kiddies can fantasise about
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/01/2017
» Playing dress up can still be a chic affair
A not so straightforward affair
Life, Published on 15/03/2016
» It was that time of year again when the Elle/Elle Men Fashion Week buzz hit town. The iconic white tent in front of CentralWorld may have been on hiatus, but the stylish crowd were in for new vibes this season, with Central Embassy playing as host venue. The P-shaped runway was a first and made each model's strutting ground less of a straightforward affair. Running from Friday to Sunday with a total of nine shows, pioneering names, popular favourites, as well as a retailer (Uniqlo!) stomped down this year's curiously angled catwalk to show their spring/summer collections.
Labour watchdogs support Myanmar minimum wage
Published on 16/07/2015
» Two international labour watchdogs have pledged support for the Myanmar government’s proposed minimum wage of 3,600 kyat (100 baht) per day.
Year in Review
Asia focus, Published on 29/12/2014
» Asia rose to new heights in 2014 despite the many challenges that beset the region. Headline-making developments ranged from China dethroning the United States as the world's largest economy, subject to vigorous debate as that may be, to the tragic mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.