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Markets tumble, oil rises on Ukraine conflict fears
AFP, Published on 14/02/2022
» Asian and European markets sank and oil prices rallied Monday after the United States warned Russia could attack Ukraine within days as diplomatic efforts to prevent a war appeared to fail, while fears over inflation were also keeping traders on edge.
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Myanmar jade traders squeezed between junta and rebels
Published on 05/11/2021
» Myanmar jade traders are running from junta troops and dodging rebel attacks to sell dwindling volumes of the green gemstone, as the billion-dollar industry loses its shine months on from the coup.
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On guard against terror
Asia focus, Published on 03/02/2020
» When President Donald Trump ordered American troops to withdraw last October from northeastern Syria, critics said the decision would play into the hands of terrorists, with ramifications beyond the Middle East.
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Family first for vulnerable children, no matter what
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 30/07/2018
» Should the state be responsible for taking care of children in vulnerable condition, orphaned or not? Many believe it has a duty in some cases, such as children who have been exposed to religious extremism and terrorism or even involved by militant parents in terrorist attacks.
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Poll positions
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/07/2018
» The Asean political calendar is a busy one over the next 12 months, with much riding on the outcome in at least three countries.
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Creating a safe office environment
Christopher Bruton, Published on 17/10/2016
» There is no such thing as a completely safe office environment. Unless an organisation has the need, and the resource allocation necessary, to make its offices into a secure fortress, as does the US Embassy in Bangkok, then one always runs the risk of penetration by unfriendly forces. But let’s assume that you are not at risk from rocket attacks from a distance, or a bomb dropped off from an unmanned drone. Under normal circumstances, an organisation can at least take reasonable steps to assure security for staffers and welcome visitors, as well as protecting staffers from visitors who turn out to be unwelcome guests. We asked Chuck Krueger of Ackerman Group for his suggestions, and the following are some of the salient points from his experienced advice.
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Accor to open 10 more Ibis
Business, Published on 31/08/2016
» AccorHotels will continue to expand its Ibis budget chain in Thailand during the economic downturn to serve rising demand from tourists.
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First top-class halal hotel draws Muslim tourists
Reuters, Published on 30/08/2016
» The first top-class halal hotel in Bangkok is attracting Muslim visitors with the management hoping to tap deeper into a growing market.
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Hoteliers tap mobile channel
Business, Published on 22/08/2016
» Expedia Group, the world's largest travel company, says Thai hoteliers should realise the importance of mobile bookings as demand through this channel has risen continuously.
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TAT rolls out measures to offset terrorism fears
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 16/08/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will impose five special measures to restore tourist confidence after multiple bomb and arson attacks in seven southern provinces last week.
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