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Health ministry wants ban on recreational cannabis by year-end
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2024
» The government wants to ban recreational use of cannabis by the end of this year, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday, threatening to put thousands of marijuana shops and farms that have sprung up around the country since a decriminalisation drive two years ago out of business.
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Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2023
» MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.
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Two casino giants exploring Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/06/2023
» Two of the world’s top casino operators are laying the groundwork to potentially establish gambling facilities in Thailand as the industry looks to hedge against a deteriorating outlook in Macau.
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Bali considers tourist entry tax
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/04/2023
» JAKARTA: Indonesia is considering a tourism levy for visitors to Bali, adding another potential hurdle for holidaymakers after the island cracked down on traffic and visa breaches.
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Central Pattana scouts for acquisitions, lines up more mega projects
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/03/2023
» Central Pattana Pcl is open to acquiring assets that fits well with its strategy of housing retail, residential and office spaces at a single location as the mall developer pushes ahead with a 135 billion baht (US$3.9 billion) expansion.
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Osaka plans for its casino debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/12/2022
» LONDON: Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area aims to attract gamblers from South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia to its planned casino-resort as Covid-19 curbs in China have cut the flow of tourists, the region’s leader said.
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Casino firm in Singapore draws takeover interest
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/07/2022
» Shares in Genting Singapore Ltd jumped after Bloomberg News reported that the city-state’s casino operator is attracting takeover interest, as tourists start coming back to the Asian travel hub.
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Sunken cruise empire tycoon to launch new Singapore-Thailand line
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/05/2022
» Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay is launching another cruise line in Singapore - with hopes to run cruises to Thailand from September - months after his Hong Kong-based cruise empire imploded.
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Musk spends years silencing critics, wants free speech on Twitter
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/04/2022
» If Elon Musk can take over Twitter Inc, his biggest promise is to transform it into a platform for free speech with few restrictions — something he calls “essential to a functioning democracy.” But Musk, who is famously sensitive to criticism, has a mixed record on championing the cause.
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Indonesia, Singapore to start quarantine-free travel bubble
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/01/2022
» Indonesia and Singapore are starting a quarantine-free travel between the two countries to spur the economy as Covid-19’s Omicron cases become more dominant.
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