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Weak baht aids tourism resurgence and growth: Arkhom
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/10/2022
» A weaker baht is supporting Thailand’s post-pandemic tourism recovery, which is key to shoring up the nation’s economic performance, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
China reopens to foreign students after more than two years
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/08/2022
» China is opening the door to foreign students for the first time in more than two years, easing restrictions on their entry imposed after the outbreak of Covid-19.
Casino firm in Singapore draws takeover interest
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/07/2022
» Shares in Genting Singapore Ltd jumped after Bloomberg News reported that the city-state’s casino operator is attracting takeover interest, as tourists start coming back to the Asian travel hub.
Lufthansa cancels 2,200 flights as Europe’s travel chaos mounts
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/06/2022
» Deutsche Lufthansa AG cancelled 2,200 flights after a wave of coronavirus infections worsened staffing shortages, adding to Europe’s travel chaos as the crucial summer vacation period gets under way.
China fears wind carrying Covid virus from N Korea
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/06/2022
» Officials in a Chinese city on the border with North Korea say they cannot figure out where persistent new Covid-19 infections are coming from -- and suspect the wind blowing in from their secretive neighbour.
Malaysia scraps Covid tests for travellers, outdoor mask mandate
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/04/2022
» Malaysia has relaxed restrictions, including mask mandates and testing at airports, as the Southeast Asian nation adjusts to living with Covid-19.
Singapore to open to all vaccinated travellers
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/03/2022
» Singapore aims to open to all travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 sooner rather than later as the Asian country targets restoring passenger volumes to at least 50% of pre-Covid-19 levels this year, Transport Minister S Iswaran said on Thursday.
Crisis at billionaire Charoen’s insurance firms rattles industry
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/02/2022
» Thailand’s richest man, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, built a 516-billion-baht fortune mostly from liquor and retailing. He’s had a tougher ride in the financial sector.
ThaiBev to resume work on unit’s $2bn Singapore IPO
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2022
» Thai Beverage Public Company Limited is set to revive the initial public offering of its brewery unit in Singapore after shelving the planned first-time share sale twice due to Covid-19, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Australia lifts two-year travel ban
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2022
» For British banker Roger Smyth, Australia’s border reopening could not come soon enough. After landing at Sydney Airport on Monday morning, he embraced his girlfriend Danni Wang for the first time in three months -- the pair now plan to marry during Smyth’s week-long visit.