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Low-profile Thai philanthropist dies at 89
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» Hatari fan founder Joon Wanavit, one of the most low-key philanthropists in Thailand, died on Thursday at age 89.
Top economist Ammar Siamwalla dies at 86
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand’s most respected economists and a leading rice expert, has died at the age of 86.
Quietly into the night
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/10/2021
» Some might see it as the invisible economy, as it only happens at night. However, we cannot help admitting that the night-time economy brings valuable economic, social and cultural sparkle to urban areas.
After the Covid election
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 16/11/2020
» Myanmar's "Covid election" has dominated the local psyche for more than a month now. The coronavirus crisis changed the nature of campaigning for the Nov 8 polls, severely affected the voting process and delayed the second stage of the government's pandemic recovery plans. While everyone was preoccupied with the polls, the country was virtually on hold.
Duterte ponders his legacy
Asia focus, Eunice Barbara C Novio, Published on 25/02/2019
» On May 13, Filipinos will head to the polls for midterm elections that many see as a referendum on the performance of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Istanbul to unveil new airport, seeks to be world's biggest
AP, Published on 28/10/2018
» ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday will unveil one of his prized jewels -- Istanbul new airport -- a megaproject that has been dogged by concerns about labour rights, environmental issues and Turkey's weakening economy.
Ghost tourism
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 25/06/2018
» One evening last December, Swayam Tiwari was looking for the sepulchre of John Nicholson in a Christian cemetery in old Delhi.
Baird Capital achieves Nirvana deal
Business, Published on 02/03/2018
» Baird Capital has acquired an indirect interest in Nirvana Asia Ltd via a vehicle controlled by Tan Sri Kong, the founder, managing director and chief executive of Nirvana.