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China’s Covid surge leads countries to adopt entry restrictions
Bloomberg, Published on 28/12/2022
» Nations across the globe are implementing or considering measures to test or restrict travellers from China as the country of 1.4 billion abandons its Covid Zero policy and prepares to reopen borders in early January.
A turbulent economic ride
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
Macau casinos pledge to invest $15 billion
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» Six Macau casino businesses agreed on Friday to invest a total of 118.8 billion patacas (US$15 billion) after being granted 10-year operating licences, with the bulk of the money pledged to non-gaming projects.
Fresh concerns over Covid
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
SET rides Asian market upswell
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/12/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) joined an Asian rally yesterday, a day after Thailand lifted its key interest rate, as investors took heart from the Federal Reserve chairman's remarks on US rate hikes and signs China is easing its Covid-19 measures.
New Covid travel fears
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/11/2022
» Tourism operators are closely monitoring Covid flare-ups in many countries as the situation may interrupt travel sentiment during the upcoming high season.
Japan raises daily arrival cap to 50,000 as tourism sector sluggish
Kyodo News, Published on 07/09/2022
» TOKYO: Japan increased its daily entry cap on arrivals from 20,000 to 50,000 on Wednesday, as the country's tourism sector has been languishing in the face of strict Covid-19 border controls imposed for more than two years.
Global business travel won't see full recovery until 2026: report
AFP, Published on 16/08/2022
» NEW YORK: Inflation, supply chain problems and ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns in China are among the factors conspiring to delay a full recovery in business travel to its pre-pandemic level, according to an industry forecast released Monday.
China tourism hit as Covid cases rise in popular locales
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/08/2022
» HONG KONG: Some of the most popular travel destinations among Chinese tourists are seeing a resurgence in coronavirus cases, sapping away some of the summer fun just as the industry was recovering in the warm holiday-travel months.