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It's time for 'cautious cuddling' in the UK
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/05/2021
» PostScript recently discussed how the month of May is looked upon fondly in Britain, partly because it heralds warmer weather. Admittedly summer in the UK can be rather brief, especially if the occluded fronts start misbehaving. It's no coincidence that the most common forecast in the British summer is "outlook changeable".
Company man
Asia focus, Published on 19/03/2018
» Shinsotsu-ikkatsu-saiyo, the tradition of simultaneous recruitment and employment of new graduates by companies, has long been unique to Japan and South Korea, before the latter abolished the practice in 2010. But in the world's third largest economy it is so embedded in the culture, who's to say it's not working for the country and its people?
Towering infernos?
News, Postbag, Published on 28/06/2017
» In the wake of the Grenfell inferno, British authorities tested the eternal cladding (panels widely used to insulate buildings and improve their appearance) of 60 high-rise apartment buildings for the required fire resistance (BP, June 27).
Key challenges for 2015
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2015
» Thais are hopeful that the Year of the Goat will be an easier and more prosperous one than the rough and bumpy Year of the Horse.
Top concept cars of 2014
B Magazine, Richard Leu, Published on 28/12/2014
» 'Brunch' looks back at this year's five show cars that should be put into production.
Two-wheel turning point
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» For millions of people in the developing world, the purchase of a motorcycle is the first concrete sign that they are moving up the economic ladder. The rapid pace of development in Asia has been especially good for the motorcycle industry for the past three decades or so, but challenges are starting to emerge.
US top dog is tiny & cute
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/02/2013
» A tiny black dog named Banana Joe became top dog in US this week by winning the prestigious Westminster dog show in New York.
Reform the police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2012
» Illegal gambling dens only most visible form of police corruption, the underground economy which police profit from is 20% of the economy.
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.