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iPhone X hits the spot as long queues return
Reuters, Published on 03/11/2017
» SYDNEY/BEIJING: Long, snaking lines formed outside Apple Inc stores in Asia early on Friday as fans flocked to buy the new iPhone X, a turnout that contrasts with the more lacklustre launches for the past two iterations of the premium smartphone.
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.
Top Tourism Cities
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/11/2017
» Bangkok has the fifth largest tourism revenues in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Australia's famed Uluru to be closed to climbers
Reuters, Published on 01/11/2017
» SYDNEY: Australia's world-famous Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, will be closed to climbers from 2019, its management board said on Wednesday, ending a decades-long campaign by Aborigines to protect their scared monolith in the Northern Territory.
Doing the right thing
Asia focus, Published on 30/10/2017
» Have you ever wondered whether corporate social responsibility or CSR is little more than a buzzword? Many businesses still seem to equate superficial image campaigns with CSR, so it's no surprise that the public is often sceptical about their motives. But the real meaning of CSR is far deeper, and there is no denying that it's something every business should embrace.
Australia publishes draft laws for relaxed fintech regulation
Published on 24/10/2017
» SYDNEY: The Australian government published draft laws on Tuesday that would let financial technology companies operate without a full licence, a measure it said would encourage innovation without compromising existing levels of consumer protection.
Food the focus of new travel campaign
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 17/10/2017
» Gastronomy tourism and local food are being highlighted in a new tourism campaign starting this month, says Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul.
Cahill magic papers over Aussie cracks
Sports, Published on 15/10/2017
» His header looped into the top left corner to give Australia victory over Syria, and Tim Cahill's mind raced back to that June afternoon in Kaiserslautern more than 11 years ago.
A year of tears
Life, Published on 13/10/2017
» One year ago today, Thailand lost a great king, the moral and spiritual centre of the entire nation. Upon hearing the news, people sobbed on the bus, wept on the train, cried in the office. It's one of those rare moments in life that affected all of us in such a way that we remember exactly where we were and how we felt when the reality of what happened set in. One year on, we ask dozens of people from all walks of life about how they remember that fateful day.
Emirates ending some NZ flights under new Qantas pact
Reuters, Published on 11/10/2017
» SINGAPORE: Emirates plans to end most of its flights between Australia and New Zealand as part of a renegotiated joint venture with Qantas Airways that will also see the Australian carrier cease flying to Dubai, the airlines said on Wednesday.