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The vocal empress
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 10/08/2018
» 'Close your eyes. Hear the sound around you. Feel the environment in the room. Think of fear. How does it make you feel?"
Chinese tourists' love of Thailand rocked by Phuket boat tragedy
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/08/2018
» The Phuket boat tragedy had a significant impact on Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand last month.
Airbnb’s Great Wall of China competition crumbles
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/08/2018
» Airbnb has been forced to cancel a promotion that offered competition winners the chance to spend a night on Great Wall of China after an official heritage body said it had not approved the plan.
China could yet win trade war with Trump's America
News, David A Andelman, Published on 08/08/2018
» If you want to know why Donald Trump shouldn't expect to win a trade war against China, look no further than Alibaba, the country's giant e-commerce version of Amazon. Last month, I had two in-depth conversations with Ming Zeng, the e-commerce giant's head of strategic planning and among the smartest minds in business and finance in China. Mr Ming made it clear that China has little real need for America any more -- not US products, but especially not US ideas. When thwarted, China has shown it can think up its own.
Higher fuel costs to drag Cathay Pacific’s earnings
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/08/2018
» Higher fuel costs are expected to slow Cathay Pacific Airways’ return to profitability, with the airline sending mixed signals on its performance ahead of its half-year results, to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Trash heroes and scavenger apps help Bali clean up
Asia focus, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Published on 06/08/2018
» DENPASAR: Five years ago, tour guide Wayan Aksara noticed that more and more visitors he showed around Bali were complaining about garbage on its once-pristine beaches.
Defined by taste
Life, Mila Wenin, Published on 06/08/2018
» Like with many celebrities who live a portion of their life in the public eyes, there's a certain discrepancy between what people think Polpat Asavaprapha is like, and who he really is. The man in question, however, doesn't give it much thought.
Clearing a path
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/08/2018
» - For close to eight years, Myanmar has been on a journey of economic, social and political reform as it rejoins the world economy after decades of isolation under ruinous military rule.
Myanmar puts out welcome mat for tourism investors
Asia focus, Theany Mao, Published on 06/08/2018
» Renowned for its rich culture and heritage but isolated during decades of military rule, Myanmar was long regarded as one of the hidden gems of global tourism. But tourism has grown significantly since the country began opening up in 2011.
Agritech evangelist
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/08/2018
» When David Hunt talks about agriculture and technology, his eyes sparkle and he gestures expressively. His enthusiasm is infectious.