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HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Pilots pin hopes on regulator
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Thai Pilots Association hopes the temporary permission for foreign pilots to fly domestic flights will not be extended, based on a commitment from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
Flights of fancy at Cathay Pacific
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 30/07/2024
» As Hong Kong struggles back onto the tourism charts, several misdirected official pronouncements have placed immense pressure on the national carrier Cathay Pacific to launch new routes to China and the Middle East. None of this has anything to do with profitability -- the airline announced an attributable profit of HK$9.7 million for 2023, a pittance in the scheme of things.
'Ultimate experience' arrives
Business, Published on 20/03/2024
» Real estate and retail developer Siam Piwat has teamed up with 16 airlines to draw more foreign arrivals, particularly high-quality visitors, as part of its strategy to reinforce its position as the No.1 global destination developer.
Shares retreat as rate-cut bets weaken
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/03/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated on Friday, tracking tech-led declines on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected US inflation weakened the case for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Cathay Pacific banks on Southeast Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/08/2023
» Cathay Pacific is optimistic about growth in Southeast Asia, particularly with regard to Bangkok -- one of its best performing routes.
TAT banking on e-visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/10/2022
» With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are adopted and international flights resume, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Sell-off continues as inflation fight stepped up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2022
» RECAP: Asian markets fell again yesterday and the dollar extended gains amid a global sell-off fuelled by growing recession fears as central banks around the world ramped up interest rates to fight decades-high inflation.
Cathay Pacific sees clearer skies
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/09/2022
» Cancellation of the mandatory quarantine in Hong Kong is the key to recovery for Cathay Pacific as the airline has prepared both seat capacity and is recruiting more air crew for business resumption.