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From Moscow to New York, fast delivery takes off amid pandemic
AFP, Published on 18/04/2021
» MOSCOW: Like millions of people around the world, Yuri Nekrasov stopped going to the grocery store every day last year when authorities in Moscow enforced a coronavirus lockdown.
Thai wine sisters take aim at booze monopoly
AFP, Published on 15/07/2020
» Sisters Mimi and Nikki have battled Thailand's tropical climate, chased off elephants from their vineyards and won over a sceptical public to their award-winning wine. Now they're taking on the "unfair" booze laws critics say benefit the kingdom's billionaire booze monopolies.
Pound jumps on Brexit hopes as global stocks firm
AFP, Published on 14/09/2019
» NEW YORK: The British pound hit a seven-week high against the dollar Friday amid easing fears of a no-deal Brexit.
Tycoon bets on Macau revival with The Parisian
Business, AFP, Published on 14/09/2016
» MACAU: Billionaire casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson predicted a revival for beleaguered Macau yesterday ahead of the launch of his Paris-themed mega resort, as the gambling enclave bets its fortunes on mass market tourists.
Bollywood enrolled in Dubai drive
Business, AFP, Published on 07/06/2016
» Dubai - Domes inspired by the royal palaces of India rise from a new Bollywood theme park under construction in Dubai, part of a drive to lure millions more tourists to the emirate.
Flood of tourists irks Amsterdam
Business, AFP, Published on 07/06/2016
» The Hague - Some 17 million visitors flock to Amsterdam every year, but the tide of tourists is now threatening to swamp the historic city famous the world over for its picturesque canals.