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Jack Ma gives up power, escapes Beijing’s crosshairs
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/07/2022
» Jack Ma is taking a weeks-long tour in Europe after largely disappearing from public view for almost two years, adding to signs that China’s government is easing pressure on the entrepreneur as he steps back from a business empire that had made him one of the country’s most powerful people.
Singapore’s staycations can’t fill $20bn tourism gap
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/07/2020
» In Indonesia, locals can soon fly from Jakarta to the beaches of Bali for a domestic vacation. Tokyo residents can escape the pandemic stress with a hike up Mount Fuji, and New Yorkers can head to the Hamptons on Long Island.
Bali hotels on sale cheap amid tourism slump
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/06/2020
» Gone are the Australian surfers and Chinese tour groups. Also missing are yoga aficionados seeking inner peace, like Julia Roberts in “Eat Pray Love”.
Singapore tourist numbers reach all-time high
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/12/2019
» SINGAPORE: It’s almost like a sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians.”
Rare drop in tourist numbers clouds economic outlook
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2018
» A rare drop in tourist arrivals in October, caused by a sharp fall in the number of Chinese visitors, is keeping the country’s economic outlook cloudy.
Bank of Thailand chief strikes hawkish tone
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/08/2018
» The central bank governor struck a hawkish tone after robust economic growth data on Monday, saying officials are waiting for the right time to consider what would be the first interest-rate hike since 2011.
Airbnb embarks on China drive with local name
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 23/03/2017
» Shanghai: Airbnb Inc is showing China some love.
Shut gold mine shows investors risks of Thai junta rule
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/12/2016
» When Thailand’s junta leader-turned-prime minister used his absolute power to suspend gold mining, causing an Australian miner’s shares to plummet 19% in a single day, he complicated efforts to attract foreign investors already spooked by military rule.
Airlines, tour agents brace for Thai slowdown
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/10/2016
» SYDNEY/SINGAPORE - Asia’s airlines, tour agents and cruise operators are on alert for a tourism slowdown in Thailand, where partying and drinking alcohol in public are off limits following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Firm unveils cars powered by solar cells
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 06/07/2016
» Beijin: Hanergy Holding Group Ltd has introduced four cars powered by solar panels as it seeks to expand the use of photovoltaic technology to products ranging from furniture to bags.