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'Nothing compares': Zverev routs Khachanov to win Olympic gold
AFP, Published on 01/08/2021
» TOKYO - Alexander Zverev said that "nothing is bigger" than winning an Olympic gold medal after brushing aside Karen Khachanov to take the men's singles title in Tokyo on Sunday.
Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
Published on 01/08/2021
» Why 2031? The next decade is likely to become seen as a milestone era during which the world accelerated into a period of development and prosperity having successfully turned the page of one of the worst chapters in modern history after Covid-19 shook the global community to its core.
Luxury looks homeward as Covid curtails travel
AFP, Published on 01/08/2021
» PARIS - The luxury sector has flashed back from the Covid-19 pandemic but the crisis is still putting a crimp in travel, a key part of the market.
Heed climate warning signs
News, Editorial, Published on 01/08/2021
» Emerging a little over a year-and-half ago, Covid-19 has been a collective shock on the human psyche. It has redefined how we live and view the future and although the crisis was largely unexpected, the same can't be said of climate change. Scientists have been trying to warn us for decades and recommended measures to cut down emissions before it is too late. It is such a pity that policymakers rarely paid attention until recently.
Djokovic leaves Olympics without a medal
News Agencies, Published on 31/07/2021
» TOKYO: World number one and 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will leave the Olympics without a medal for the third Games in succession after pulling out of Saturday’s mixed doubles final with a shoulder injury.
US oil giants to keep a lid on spending even as profits surge
AFP, Published on 31/07/2021
» NEW YORK: US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported strong profits Friday riding a wave of higher prices amid recovering demand, but pledged to keep a lid on spending.
Markets at the tip of your fingers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/07/2021
» For Chonladet Khemarattana, chief executive officer and co-founder of Robowealth, a Thai wealth tech startup and mutual fund brokerage, it's always the small pieces that make the big picture.
PTT acquires stake in Chandra Asri
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2021
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Group has acquired a 15.38% share in PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk (CAP), Indonesia's largest petrochemical producer, for US$1.183 billion (39.1 billion baht) to tap into the growing petrochemical market in Southeast Asia.
Global shares steady but crackdown rattles China
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI and NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 31/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks tracked solid corporate earnings growth while Chinese equities slipped to their lowest in the month on concerns about regulatory crackdowns. Asian and emerging market shares also edged lower on Friday. The MSCI World Index gained 1.1% for the month.
Big Tech booms even as lockdown living wanes
AFP, Published on 30/07/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Big Tech goliaths like Facebook and Amazon unveiled whopping profits this week, showing their dominance in lockdown lifestyles is on course to grow well beyond the pandemic.