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AirAsia said in talks with Vietravel as it expands regional push
Published on 17/10/2025
» Tony Fernandes, the chief executive officer of Capital A Bhd, is in early stage talks to acquire a stake in Vietnam Travel & Marketing Transports JSC, according to people familiar with the matter, as the aviation group looks to expand its presence in the rapidly growing Southeast Asian nation.
Remembering a journo like no other
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/04/2025
» Gwen Robinson was a quintessential journalist who probed for the best scoop and pried for the juiciest gossip, an old-style old hand the likes of which we are unlikely to see again. In the new contentious era of geopolitical conflict and geoeconomic tension underpinned by American economic nationalism, Robinson's journalist craft over more than four decades explaining and linking Asia and the West will be sorely missed.
Thai stock index continues its downward trend
Business, Published on 10/12/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index ended lower in November after hitting the year's high of 1,506 points the month before. In the second week of November, the index broke below the 1,470 support level and drifted sideways down below 1,440 and 1,430 points.
Tattooed Asian's body found
News, Published on 26/02/2024
» SAMUT PRAKAN: A heavily-tattooed Asian man was found dead in a deserted stall near Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday with three bullet wounds in the head, according to police.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
AirAsia adds a new route to India
Life, Published on 21/09/2023
» With the tourism market in India continuing to grow steadily, AirAsia is introducing a new route from Bangkok-Don Mueang to the Indian city of Guwahati, flying every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday starting from Dec 1.
Desperate for change
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2022
» Hopes are high for the Bangkok governor election on Sunday, as it will be the first time in nine years that residents have been able to cast a ballot to choose the capital's leadership.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
All eyes on Fed next week as global shares steady
Business, Published on 24/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks had a volatile week before picking up on Friday. The MSCI World Index steadied after three days of gains. The market is looking ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting after the European Central Bank pledged on Thursday to continue with heavy stimulus spending. Emerging markets and Asian shares slid, pressured by coronavirus worries.
Airlines want July reopening
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/03/2021
» Covid-19 vaccinations for airline workers are needed in the next two months, says the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT).