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Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/03/2026
» The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders.
Asian shares follow Wall Street downward
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/10/2022
» RECAP: Stocks fell in most Asian markets yesterday after another plunge on Wall Street as the prospect of higher interest rates and turmoil in Europe stoked fears of a global recession.
Apple App Store pulls Russian social network VKontakte
AFP, Published on 29/09/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Wednesday confirmed that it removed popular Russian social network VKontakte from its App Store globally due to sanctions imposed by Britain.
Cambodia at the crossroads
Asia focus, Monileak Ean, Published on 30/09/2019
» Cambodia is just five months away from learning whether its US$8-billion garment and footwear industry will continue to enjoy preferential trade status in the European Union (EU), the country's second largest trading partner and largest export market.
China's Cambodian invasion
Asia focus, Sam Rainsy, Published on 19/08/2019
» It has long been feared that Cambodia's growing dependence on China -- its largest aid donor, investor and creditor -- would lead to a Chinese military presence in the country. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, those fears are now coming true.
Charter challenge
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 18/02/2019
» Pro-democracy forces in Myanmar have launched a new bid to change the country’s constitution. With 18 months left before the 2020 elections, the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) has initiated a process in parliament that it hopes will amend the military-drafted charter — and give the party an appealing campaign issue. It is the latest evidence that the country has been plunged into “Syndrome 2020” in the lead-up to the elections.