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Hilton plans 12 Thailand properties
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2025
» Despite headwinds and rising competition leading to a 7% arrivals contraction, global hospitality operator Hilton still perceives Thai tourism as bullish in the long run, with 12 of 66 properties in its Southeast Asia pipeline planned for Thailand.
China stocks sink on trade war fears; Hong Kong dives 9%
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2025
» SHANGHAI - Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday after Beijing fired back at US tariffs with its own trade levies, sowing more turmoil in financial markets as investors feared a widening trade war would unleash a deep recession.
SET signs carbon market deal with ICE
Business, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with New York-listed Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to jointly explore innovative solutions for Thailand's and Asia's emerging carbon markets.
Greed, gluttony and the crackup of Red Lobster
By David Segal, The New York Times, Published on 10/09/2024
» In June of last year, Red Lobster announced that Ultimate Endless Shrimp — as much as you can scarf down for just $20 — would become an “all day, every day” fixture of the menu.
Hilton to expand in SE Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Vietnam are crucial destinations for Hilton hotels in Southeast Asia, as the company plans to double its size in the region over five years based on robust tourism and growing economies.
Groundhog Day: More of the same for investors?
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 21/02/2024
» Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog that resides in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is the central figure in the annual Groundhog Day celebration that takes place every February.
Free trade deal between EU and Australia unravels
AFP, Published on 30/10/2023
» SYDNEY: A free trade deal between the European Union and Australia has unravelled despite early optimism, with Canberra saying on Monday it could take years until negotiations resume.
Bust your worries to boost your creativity
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 03/11/2022
» 'I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened," noted the American writer Mark Twain. What worries are on your mind right now? These days, many people worry about many things, which is unsurprising given that we're living in a fragile world that, in the aftermath of a global pandemic, has been battered by other external shocks.
Asian and European markets rally, euro surges
AFP, Published on 12/09/2022
» Asian and European markets rallied on Monday, building on the momentum of gains in the United States and elsewhere at the end of last week, as investors price in the expectation of further interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation.
Apps turning restaurant leftovers into cheap meals take off
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/08/2022
» With a tantalising array of satay chicken, wok-fried mud crab and chilled tiger prawns, the dinner buffet at Singapore’s Grand Hyatt hotel typically sets diners back about US$70. Those on a tighter budget and with an eye on sustainability can fill a box for a 10th of that price.