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Sports Industry Reels From Coronavirus Fallout
Business, Published on 31/03/2020
» The story of international sports over the past decade was one of unlimited growth, unrestrained spending and unwavering popularity. Coronavirus brought the sports business to an immediate standstill. The boom times went bust overnight.
Mission from Moscow
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/04/2018
» As China continues to expand its influence in Asia, and at a time when some are questioning the continuing commitment of the United States, Russia is quietly building up its presence in the region.
Singapore Airlines to bump up A380 seat count
Business, Reuters, Published on 03/11/2017
» SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines will spend US$850 million to increase the overall seat count by up to a quarter in its fleet of A380 superjumbos, and halve the number of first-class suites, as it seeks to combat lower airfares and boost its competitiveness.
The Year Ahead
Asia focus, Published on 06/01/2014
» After weathering many challenges in 2013, Asia enters a new year with a degree of optimism as it sees itself playing an ever-larger role in shaping the future of the global community, both economically and socially. The region is poised to continue as the driver of the global economy, despite the resurgence of the United States economy and signs of hope in Europe, but Asia faces some challenging times ahead as well. While more good news is expected from Japan, expectations are more modest in two other major engines of growth, China and India. In China, a shaky banking sector is raising concerns, while in India, the campaign for the election will bring economic policymaking to a halt. Smaller countries have their own worries, among them Cambodia where opposition to the government is mounting. As for Thailand, stay tuned.