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Watch for good local recovery plays
Business, Published on 21/05/2022
» Thai shares swung sharply in the past week within a range of 1,590 and 1,620 points, tracking a similar pattern in global equities. Volatility was fuelled by macroeconomic factors following the recent US Federal Reserve meeting and diverse interpretations of future Fed policy by market participants. Meanwhile, other global risk assets such as bitcoin and gold also nosedived.
Vinicius strikes as Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League final
AFP, Published on 29/05/2022
» PARIS: Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in Saturday's Champions League final in Paris to become kings of Europe for a record-extending 14th time after a night marred by problems outside the ground that led to the kick-off being delayed by over half an hour.
Anantara announces dinner cruise
Life, Published on 02/06/2022
» Anantara Riverside announces the first instalment of a monthly gastronomic experience aboard its antique rice barge. On June 19, Anantara's award-winning Executive Chef Phong Hinracha will team up with chef Piyachart Buddhivongse of Michelin-starred Saneh Jaan Restaurant to present a six-course four hands dinner for a Manohra Cruise.
Tech disrupted by reality
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/06/2022
» When Covid-19 emerged more than two years ago, millions of people including myself suddenly found ourselves stuck at home. To survive the unprecedented challenges and stress, I started to befriend mobile apps I hadn't used before to buy things and pay bills online, among them the e-commerce platform Shopee.
Climate needs urgent actions now
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2022
» Cities around the world are no strangers to riverine flooding. In December 2021, the four main rivers running through Kuala Lumpur hit dangerous levels, causing nearby rail lines to shut down and halting mobility across the city. In March this year, storms prompted flood warnings along Australia's east coast, including in Sydney. Thousands of residents had to flee their homes.
France–Thailand Business Forum bolsters clean energy to boost the Thai economy
Published on 05/07/2022
» Thailand, among other ASEAN countries, is rolling out the pandemic safe house and rolling up its sleeves to continue making progress reaching its multiple goals involved in transitioning to Thailand Industry 4.0, the next generation of the country’s industrial development. Concentrated in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), supporting infrastructure developments include upgrading U-Tapao International Airport, High-Speed Rail Linking 3 Airports, extensions to Motorway No. 7 and other routes, and Laem Chabang Seaport Phase 3. Increased carbon emissions alongside such developments are, however, unavoidable.
Djokovic battles into Wimbledon semi-finals as Jabeur makes history
AFP, Published on 06/07/2022
» LONDON - Defending champion Novak Djokovic battled back from two sets down to reach an 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday as Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to book a place in the last-four of a Grand Slam.
Eye-popping: Saudi prince unveils mirrored skyscraper eco-city
AFP, Published on 27/07/2022
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - A futuristic Saudi megacity is to feature two skyscrapers extending across a swathe of desert and mountain terrain, according to the latest disclosures on the project by the kingdom's de facto ruler.
The potential of sustainable wood
Oped, Published on 05/08/2022
» Forests are not just the lungs of the planet: they have huge potential, if managed sustainably, to become a major source of welfare, income and renewable products as part of a more healthy global economy.
China jails 'disappeared' tycoon for 13 years
Published on 19/08/2022
» Xiao Jianhua, a Chinese Canadian billionaire and onetime trusted financier to China’s ruling elite, was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday, and his company fined $8 billion, after he pleaded guilty to bribery and other crimes that authorities said had “seriously jeopardised” the country’s financial security.