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Insurer: Disaster losses fell in 2025 but picture still ‘alarming’
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» FRANKFURT - Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, the reinsurer Munich Re said on Tuesday, but warned of a still “alarming” picture of extreme weather events likely driven by climate change.
Jaspal adds two more brands to its portfolio
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 08/11/2023
» Jaspal Plc, a Thai fashion and lifestyle retailer, looks set to make significant inroads into the Asean market after the company secured the rights to import and distribute two internationally acclaimed fashion brands -- Marimekko from Finland, best known for its lifestyle products, and Camper from Spain, which is renowned for its footwear.
Lazada keen to emphasise gamification
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/11/2023
» Lazada Thailand wants to focus on gamification to increase user stickiness on its platform, aiming to continue its growth momentum.
Oil firms pay Insta, TikTok influencers for ads
AFP, Published on 30/08/2023
» PARIS - Oil companies are paying popular influencers to pump their gas on social media, sparking a backlash from some climate-conscious fans for promoting planet-warming fossil fuels among young people.
Durian lovers rejoice as prices plunge on surplus
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/06/2023
» SINGAPORE: Many people in Singapore love durians. And this year, the spiky and pungent fruit is in such abundance that it can be found in claw machines, giving enthusiasts a chance to catch one for just a dollar.
A brand Thais are proud to wear
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 19/11/2022
» If Thais were asked whether they are prouder to wear local or international brands, the answer not so long ago would definitely be imported fashion brands.
Airlines cut flights, face ruin as central banks take action: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 16/03/2020
» Asian stocks and US stock futures tumbled as central banks took sweeping action to blunt the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Italy’s government will meet Monday to pass a new package of measures after deaths jumped by 368 Sunday.
Star-crossed: Indian 'Oscar girls' suddenly unemployed
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 08/07/2019
» Sneha Tanwar and her friend Suman have seen the best and worst of the world in the last four months.
Property pressure
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» Last year, the New Zealand government banned foreigners from buying existing homes to make property more affordable for its citizens. In June this year, it softened its stance to allow non-residents to own up to 60% of large, new apartment buildings.
Silent violence
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/07/2018
» Earlier this month, a secret marriage between an 11-year-old Thai girl and a 41-year-old Malaysian Muslim sparked a public outcry when a picture of the ceremony went viral.