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Long-stay visits possible this winter
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2020
» Authorities are finalising a plan that would make it possible for retired, sun-seeking foreigners to spend the coming winter months in Thailand in an effort to save the ailing tourism industry, says a prominent hospital executive.
PM pushes Asean fund for virus tests, protective gear
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/04/2020
» Southeast Asian nations plan to discuss forming a joint fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic with China, Japan and South Korea during a virtual summit on Tuesday, according to a Thai official.
China competes with US for weapons sales to Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/12/2019
» SINGAPORE: When signing a vision statement with the US last month, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha quietly sat as Pentagon chief Mark Esper touted the commitment of an old ally at a time of “external coercion and intimidation” in Asia -- a clear reference to China.
Starbucks to license Thai operations
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/05/2019
» Starbucks Corp agreed to license its Thailand operations to a partner, in the latest sign that the coffee behemoth is sharpening its focus on its key markets of China and the US.
Airbnb refuse China buyout offer
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/05/2018
» BEIJING: Airbnb Inc's founders were moments away from merging their China business with local competitor Tujia in January 2017. Executives and investors spent hours hashing out a deal. Preliminary term sheets were drawn up. Then in the final hour of negotiations, Airbnb pulled out.
Commerce minister: No currency manipulation here
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2017
» The Bank of Thailand rejected claims Tuesday that it engages in unfair currency practices to gain a trade advantage, but the country appears close to meeting official US criteria on exchange-rate manipulation.
US airlines to benefit as Emirates pares flights on Trump bans
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/04/2017
» NEW YORK - US airlines stand to benefit from flight cutbacks by Dubai-based Emirates, which said President Donald Trump’s travel restrictions were hurting demand from Middle East passengers.
Asean regains its mojo
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/04/2017
» MANILA - This time a year ago, Southeast Asian nations risked descending into squabbling over how to handle China's assertiveness in their region.
Chinese, Korean firms vie to build India’s longest road bridge
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/03/2017
» MUMBAI - China’s second-largest construction company is competing with at least six international builders, including two each from Japan and Korea, for $2.7 billion worth of contracts to build the largest road bridge in India.
Trips abroad replace Chinese New Year trek to grandma’s
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/01/2017
» BEIJING/HONG KONG -- Shi Ying will not be making the traditional pilgrimage back to Shanghai to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday with her extended family. Instead, they are all going to Japan for shopping and sightseeing.