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Malaysia flexes rare earth muscle as mineral-hungry US seeks non-Chinese sources
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's ban on exports of unprocessed rare earth metals this week signals that the Southeast Asian country has a realistic shot - on its own terms - at feeding the mineral-hungry United States amid its strained trade ties with the world's dominant supplier, China, according to analysts.
EVA Wins SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification Tenth Year in a Row
Published on 19/06/2025
» TAIPEI, TAIWAN (June 18, 2025) – SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2025 World Airline Awards” at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. President Clay Sun attended on behalf of EVA Air, which was awarded SKYTRAX’s Five-Star Airline certification for the tenth consecutive year and accepted several of the SKYTRAX’s honours, including 11 of the airline’s awards, first for “Best Economy Class Catering” and “World's Cleanest Airline”.
Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor
AFP, Published on 17/06/2025
» EL DORADO — In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to pay for groceries.
EVA Air Unveils New Premium Economy, Raising Industry Standard
Published on 20/02/2025
» EVA Air unveiled its fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats with an industry-leading seat pitch of 42 inches. It was presented during the “Focus on Evolution: Taking Off with Heart” launch event at Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation’s No. 4 Hangar. Presided over by EVA Air President Clay Sun, the event showcased the airline’s latest seat design. This is the first time the airline has introduced the new Premium Economy Class on the Boeing 787-9, elevating the design concept from an “upgraded economy” standard to a “business-class-like” experience. The airline aims to offer a refined and comfortable cabin experience, strengthening its comprehensive three-class service offerings.
Tourist arrivals to China surge as visa relaxations fuel travel searches
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2024
» Within minutes of China announcing its latest relaxation of visa rules for foreign travellers this week, searches on travel platform Trip.com skyrocketed.
Empowering the next generation with sustainability literacy
Business, Sasiwimol Arayawattanapong, Published on 05/11/2024
» It is often said that the best lessons are learned through life experiences rather than in the classroom. And so, keeping this saying in mind, UOB Thailand last month hosted the third edition of the "Better U Next Future" camp, a dynamic educational programme designed to imbue children with essential life skills.
EVA Air Secures SKYTRAX Excellence Award
Published on 26/06/2024
» SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2024 Global Airline Awards” at the Fairmont Windsor Park on 24 June 2024. EVA Air President Clay Sun attended on behalf of EVA and accepted 16 of the airline’s awards, including an 8th place ranking among the “World's Top 10 Best Airlines” and first place for “Best Premium Economy Class Airline Catering” and “Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering in Asia.” EVA also earned distinction as one of only 10 SKYTRAX Five-Star Airlines for nine consecutive years. More information on EVA’s honours and awards is available at Awards & Honours - EVA Air | North America (English). Travellers can check out routes and book flights at www.evaair.com.
Adding a splash of fun to the recycling theme
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 31/01/2024
» A limited quantity of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles has been hindering the recycling business of Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), but the chemical manufacturer has risen to the challenge by adding a splash of fun to its solutions.
TAT worries over limited slot capacity
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/08/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is concerned about slot capacity at international airports as more flights are set to resume in the upcoming high season, particularly from long-haul markets with an estimated 8 million tourists expected this year.
EVA and TAT Promote Thailand as a Preferred Global Destination
Published on 31/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and EVA Airways Corporation (EVA) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to collaborate on promoting Thai tourism as a preferred destination across EVA’s extensive global route network, with the aim of increasing the number of visitors from key markets to the kingdom.