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Short trips, local travel during festival holidays save China's tourism market
Published on 29/09/2021
» HONG KONG: Short trips and local travel have mitigated losses in China's tourism market after fresh coronavirus outbreaks caused a flood of cancellations ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, as resilient travellers opted for trips closer to home instead of between provinces, new data shows.
Not your routine conglomerate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/09/2021
» Not content with following a routine of setting a growth target and calculating profit, the industrial conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) pays heed to social concerns as part of its sustainable journey.
Emerging markets face taper test
Business, Published on 16/09/2021
» After a few quarters of strong recovery in economic activity -- accompanied by inflationary pressure -- in the United States and Europe, their central banks have sent clear signals about slowing down their massive asset purchase programmes.
Covid-19 Resurgence Clouds Rebound in Business Travel
Business, Published on 08/09/2021
» Companies are delaying sending employees back on the road this fall amid another surge in coronavirus cases.
Extreme weather a wake-up call
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/09/2021
» Waking up last Wednesday, I was surprised to see pictures of flooding on the Facebook page of my friend, whose house is not far from my place. I live on the eighth floor of a condo so I had no clue there was flooding in my neighbourhood, though it had been raining heavily when I went to bed.
All eyes on US Jobs data for clues to Fed direction
Business, Published on 04/09/2021
» Recap: US equity futures rose yesterday while European markets were mixed as investors monitored key euro zone economic indicators and awaited a US jobs report that could determine when the Federal Reserve will begin withdrawing its economic stimulus.
Floods prompt warning from trade group
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/09/2021
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has warned policyholders to prepare for heavy flooding and closely monitor the situation, as only a small number of buyers have full coverage for property damage caused by natural disasters.
India pinpointed for TAT tourism bonanza
Business, Published on 30/08/2021
» Thailand should grant Indian tourists permission to visit after Covid infections on the subcontinent improved significantly, as pent-up demand is starting to flood into other countries, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Hollywood Movies Flood Piracy Sites Hours After Release
Business, Published on 27/08/2021
» Millions of people are watching high-quality, pirated online versions of Hollywood's top movies sooner than ever after their releases, undermining potential ticket sales and subscriber growth as the industry embraces streaming.
Supachai sounds alarm on disputes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2021
» Asia should brace for a proliferation of trade disputes, a slowing global economy, food and medical shortages and climate change concerns, warns Supachai Panitchpakdi, former director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).