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Qatar Airways bullish on growth prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2025
» Qatar Airways is optimistic about tourism growth in Southeast Asia, with Thailand remaining a popular destination with a robust load factor.
Portugal reviving tax breaks for foreigners
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2024
» LISBON - The government of Portugal is planning to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents in an effort to attract skilled workers despite criticism in the past that the scheme stoked housing prices, the economy minister said on Thursday.
Cyberattack cripples Japan's biggest port
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/07/2023
» TOKYO: Japan’s biggest maritime port has been crippled by an alleged Russian cyberattack, disrupting cargo as operators rushed to prevent a wider delay in shipments.
Singapore, New York tie for highest first half rental growth
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/07/2022
» If you are renting in Singapore and New York, bad news: you are living in the two cities where prices have skyrocketed the most.
Healthy planet needs 'ocean action' from Asia
Asia focus, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Published on 27/06/2022
» As the Second Global Ocean Conference opens today in Lisbon, governments in Asia and the Pacific must seize the opportunity to enhance cooperation and solidarity to address a host of challenges that endanger what is a lifeline for millions of people in the region.
Bangkok ranked second best city for digital nomads
Business, Published on 22/06/2022
» Bangkok is the world's second best city in which to work as a digital nomad because of its mix of accommodation, WiFi spots, transport and cuisine, according to a new study by the UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group.
Responsible tech
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 31/01/2022
» Technologies have revolutionised our world and disrupted the status quo in countless spheres of human activity. But with great power comes great responsibility, and the tech industry is now striving to ensure more responsible practices.
Sansiri bullish on recovery prospects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/11/2021
» SET-listed developer Sansiri Plc expects hotel revenue to bounce back to pre-Covid levels over the next few years, whilst aiming for 60% occupancy in the first 12 months of operation at The Standard Hua Hin, which opens next month.
Banpu acquires Engie unit
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/11/2021
» Banpu Group, a non-oil energy conglomerate, is diversifying into energy service businesses to catch the trend for clean and smart energy development by taking over Engie Services (Thailand) Co, a unit of France-based Engie SA, for S$3.8 million or 95 million baht.
Standard International readies for global hotel expansion
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/09/2021
» Standard International is aiming to have 35 properties globally in five years as it prepares to open its first hotel in Thailand on Dec 1 in Hua Hin, developed by its largest shareholder Sansiri Plc.