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Are the Olympics worth it?
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/05/2021
» In an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Japan from today is barring the entry of foreign nationals who have recently travelled to Thailand and six other countries: Cambodia, Sri Lanka, the Seychelles, Saint Lucia, East Timor and Mongolia. That brings to 159 the number of countries and regions under such restrictions by Tokyo.
Year in review: The winners and losers of 2019
News, Curtis S Chin & Jose B Collazo, Published on 04/01/2020
» As 2020 begins, we take one last look at the year that was. Whether in Bangkok, Singapore or New York, consumers and investors took note as US President Trump continued his disruptive approach to diplomacy and pushed back on China trade practices in 2019.
Ride-hailing needs practical rules
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/10/2019
» I do not own a car. In fact, I don't even drive, so I rely totally on public transport -- buses, taxis, motorcycle taxis (if needed) and mass-transit trains -- to commute around Bangkok. I rarely use ride-hailing apps, although many of my friends find the service more convenient than regular taxis and they like the promotions.
Tech 'cold war' will split the world
News, Tim Culpan, Published on 27/05/2019
» The US-China tech cold war is about to spread, and that will force leaders to make some difficult decisions.
Build a wall between Uber and former boss Kalanick
News, Joe Nocera, Published on 16/01/2018
» There are two recent stories about Travis Kalanick, the former chief executive and current board member of Uber Technologies Inc, that caught my eye.