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Sugar enjoying a boost in popularity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/04/2023
» The hot season and recovery of the tourism sector are increasing demand for sugar as people buy more food and beverages.
Disney Cruise Line makes Singapore its first home port in Asia
Published on 02/04/2023
» Singapore's tourism board and a Walt Disney Co subsidiary have agreed to make the Southeast Asian country the first Asian homeport for one of the company's cruise ships.
Royal Enfield sees bike sales recovering
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/08/2022
» Indian mid-sized motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield expects its sales to exceed 3,000 units this year as the mid-sized motorcycle segment in Thailand looks set to recover from sluggish sales caused by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Asean's next move
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021
» The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on Asean countries again this year, with millions infected and tens of thousands of fatalities. While the worst of the surge appears to have passed, recovery will depend on pandemic management, especially the pace and efficacy of vaccinations, and response to the risks of new variants emerging.
Shall we spend?
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 24/05/2021
» Covid-19 has upended the life we know. The protracted global pandemic has stripped income and jobs from millions, forcing consumers to change their behaviours amid health concerns, and to reconsider how to spend their money amid an uncertain economic outlook.
AoT forced to borrow for first time
Online Reporters, Published on 26/04/2021
» Airports of Thailand Plc is taking out a 25-billion-baht loan, the first time it has borrowed money since it was created more than four decades ago.
Ministry sees four-year test for tourism sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2020
» The tourism industry, which accounts for 12% of Thailand's GDP, is expected to take at least four years to recover to the pre-pandemic levels, says the Finance Ministry.
Shopping handout measures underway
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2020
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out a tax rebate and cash handout incentives to shore up consumer spending.
EA keen on electric boats to help tourism
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/09/2020
» SET-listed Energy Absolute's (EA) move to diversify its renewable energy business into electric vehicles (EV) aims to not only tap the disruptive technology for automobiles, but also pave the way for the firm to bolster Thai tourism.