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SHR to invest B7.3bn to triple revenue by 2024
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/04/2022
» SET-listed S Hotels & Resorts (SHR) will invest 7.3 billion baht to triple its revenue by 2024, starting with a target of 8.5 billion baht this year, driven by hotel operations in the UK and the Maldives.
Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
AFP, Published on 23/03/2022
» TOKYO: Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over the homophobic comments that ended his Wallabies career.
Advocate for change
Asia focus, Published on 07/03/2022
» Contrary to what others might perceive, Bryan Choong considers himself an introvert who enjoys most activities alone. During the lockdown, for example, he took up cycling and explored Singapore even more.
Tongans continue cleanup after massive eruption
Published on 22/01/2022
» Tongans queued for limited money services that were restored in the Pacific island’s capital on Saturday, as the cleanup continued a week after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Tonga races to clear runway for volcano aid flights
AFP, Published on 19/01/2022
» WELLINGTON - Tongans raced Wednesday to clear a thick coat of ash from the main international runway to let in emergency aid, as the island nation faced a month of crippled international communications following a violent volcanic eruption and tsunami.
First death in Tonga volcano blast as nation remains cut off
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» SYDNEY - The first death from a massive underwater volcanic blast near the Pacific island nation of Tonga has been confirmed, as the extent of the damage remained unknown Monday.
New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third referendum
AFP, Published on 12/12/2021
» NOUMEA - Residents of the Pacific territory of New Caledonia voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to remain part of France in a third referendum that was boycotted by pro-independence groups, reports say.
New Caledonia holds tense final vote on independence from France
AFP, Published on 12/12/2021
» NOUMEA - France's nickel-rich Pacific territory of New Caledonia voted on Sunday in a third and final referendum on independence -- with some of those wanting to break free demanding a boycott because they say the Covid pandemic is preventing a fair ballot.
New Caledonia tense on eve of independence vote
Published on 11/12/2021
» The Pacific territory of New Caledonia goes to the polls on Sunday for a third and final referendum on independence from France with campaigning marked by angry demands to call off the vote because of the Covid pandemic.
Tight security in crisis-hit Solomons as PM faces vote
AFP, Published on 06/12/2021
» HONIARA - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare faced a no-confidence vote Monday, with international peacekeepers patrolling the capital in case of fresh political rioting.