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Airline bosses bit more upbeat about profit this year
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/01/2017
» Airline bosses are slightly more optimistic about the outlook for profits over the next 12 months than last year, a confidence survey of chief finance executives of airlines and leaders of air cargo firms reveals.
More B/E defaults seen as demand flags
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/01/2017
» Bill of exchange (B/E) defaults are expected to continue in the near future as investors' risk-averse mood after five listed companies failed to redeem their short-term debt instrument could cause a rollover failure of other issuers who do not prepare cash flows for redemption, a source at the capital market warns.
Pattaya pigeon race raises new tourism dream
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2017
» A crowd of more than 200 pigeon lovers gathered at Pattaya International Pigeon Race (PIPR) earlier this month. There was palpable excitement in the air as they waited for the arrival of the winning pigeon, flying in from Udon Thani.
Asia-Pacific's office market maintains
Business, Published on 23/01/2017
» The outlook for most office markets in Asia-Pacific is positive, with strong demand in Australian cities Melbourne and Sydney as well as in Bangkok and the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, especially in their central business districts (CBD), according to the latest Office Market Sentiment Survey by property consultant JLL.
PPA for renewables switching to firm contracts
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/01/2017
» The power purchasing agreement (PPA) for renewable energy will change from non-firm to firm contracts for new licences, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Challenge of Asia's governments is to work with aid
News, Published on 23/01/2017
» Governments across Asia have to address massive challenges -- climate change, rapidly aging populations, urbanisation and immigration -- that often outpace their financial and human capabilities. Collaboration with other sectors is increasingly seen as a way to use additional financial resources, solicit innovative ideas and tap into expertise that government may be lacking. Governments aiming to get things done at all in today's world benefit from engaging NGOs, businesses, charities and social enterprises.
Minding the media
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Indonesian government is getting tougher in its crusade to combat hoaxes and fake news, much of it circulating in social media and deemed to threaten the country's instability, to the point that it admits it could take "repressive measures" if necessary.
TAT eyes 3% growth from 'quality' Singaporeans
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 23/01/2017
» Singapore: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects Singaporean tourists arrivals will grow by 3% this year from 1.07 million last year, while its revenue target will rise 8% from 37 billion baht.
Luxury goods get a second life online
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/01/2017
» In the constantly changing world of fashion, what's new can quickly become old and get shuffled to the back of the closet and forgotten. But some styles endure forever, and that is fuelling the growth of the second-hand vintage fashion business online.
Coursing through a town's veins
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/01/2017
» Narong Tiammek, former deputy dean of Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, should have felt like he was walking (or jogging) on a cloud. The Chombueng Marathon, a local running event that he created 32 years ago, has become a phenomenal success. The number of registered runners steadily climbed up from less than 100 runners in the first year to 13,040 this year, around 5,500 more than in 2016.