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Capsule hotels in Japan reach out to foreign tourists
Published on 19/10/2016
» TOKYO - Capsule hotels have long been offering tiny spaces to sleep in Japanese cities at rock-bottom prices, but are now looking to attract a wider range of customer than the typical male office worker who has missed his train after a night's drinking.
Suu Kyi thanks India for helping Myanmar
Published on 19/10/2016
» NEW DELHI - Myanmar de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi voiced gratitude to India on Wednesday for helping her country "make up for lost time" through democratising, boosting development, strengthening rule of law and achieving peace and unity.
How should hoteliers respond to growing number of Chinese tourists
Published on 19/10/2016
» As the Chinese make up an increasingly large portion of arrivals to Thailand, hoteliers should rethink their strategies by catering to each market segment and diversifying risks when considering new projects.
Sarri a believer as Napoli look to make history
AFP, Published on 19/10/2016
» MILAN - Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri insists he has "total faith" his side will make up for recent setbacks in Serie A by making Champions League history against Besiktas on Wednesday.
Diack advisor Cisse in French custody
AFP, Published on 19/10/2016
» PARIS - Habib Cisse, the former legal advisor to disgraced former world athletics head Lamine Diack, has been placed in custody as part of the French investigation into corruption linked to state-sponsored doping of Russian athletes, sources said Tuesday.
Peaty eager for more British success at Tokyo Games
AFP, Published on 19/10/2016
» LONDON - Olympic sprint swimming champion Adam Peaty hopes Great Britain's success at this year's Rio Olympics will act as a springboard for another large medal haul at the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
Obama rips Trump: 'Stop whining'
AFP, Published on 19/10/2016
» WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama issued a scathing rebuke Tuesday to Donald Trump on the eve of the final election debate, blasting him for "whining" about "rigged" elections and warning that such accusations are irresponsible.
Basel 'not in Paris to take selfies' in Champions League clash
AFP, Published on 19/10/2016
» PARIS - Swiss champions Basel have a respectable record in Europe in recent seasons and fancy their chances of springing a surprise when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Yoko Ono unveils her first permanent US art installation
AFP, Published on 19/10/2016
» CHICAGO - Yoko Ono, whose last recorded song with John Lennon was inspired by Chicago, unveiled here Tuesday the final piece of her first permanent US art installation.
Oracle open America's Cup regatta against French entry
AFP, Published on 19/10/2016
» MIAMI - Defending America's Cup champions Oracle Team USA will open the 35th edition of the prestigious yachting regatta in Bermuda next year against French entry Groupama Team France, organizers confirmed Tuesday.