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Asian shares, currencies end week on upbeat note
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised for weekly gains on Friday as soft US labour market data buoyed expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Most regional currencies also inched higher versus a weaker dollar.
New campaign to protect soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Commerce Ministry vows to take proactive measures to safeguard Thailand's soft power, starting with intellectual property (IP) related to Muay Thai and associated products.
Swiss fondue-making robot out to cause a stir in Paris
Business, Robin Millard of AFP, Published on 25/02/2022
» SIERRE: Switzerland's national dish is fondue, a simmering pot of heartwarming melted cheese -- that can now be prepared, stirred up and served by a robot, thanks to some high-tech wizardry.
Ministry promotes digital businesses
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2022
» The Commerce Ministry vows to continue promoting the digital content business as a key industry to drive economic growth and upgrade it as a hub for the sector.
Travel Is Bouncing Back, but Tourists Stick Close to Home
Business, Andrew Jeong & Philip Wen, Published on 20/07/2020
» A New Zealand ski resort recently staffed up as locals piled in. Vacationing South Koreans, with few foreigners in sight, pack the buffet lines at fancy hotels. Cottage rentals in the U.K. have nearly doubled over last year--mainly driven by British travelers.
Somkid touts Hokkaido smart agricultural model
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/11/2019
» Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, is known not only for breathtaking scenery, onsen hot springs and ski areas, but also advanced agricultural technology and ecotourism.
Dubai expects Expo 2020 to draw 25m visitors
Business, AP, Published on 18/10/2019
» DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: It rises out of what were once rolling sand dunes stretching toward the horizon, a feverish construction site by tempo and temperature that has tens of thousands of workers building what looks like a new city in the desert of Dubai.
Onyx inks deal for first Japanese hotel in snowy Hokkaido
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/10/2019
» Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a 15-year management contract with Metropoly Holdings Ltd, a Hong Kong-based real estate company, to operate Amari Niseko, its first hotel in Japan.
The Standard looks to ski spots after expansion
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/08/2019
» The 20-year-old US party hotel chain The Standard is looking at ski resort towns after pinning 12 locations in cities and beach destinations worldwide, including four in Thailand over the next five years.
SE Biz builds studio and sports compound
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/03/2019
» Former permanent secretary of finance Somchainuek Engtrakul's heirs have used 330 rai in Pathum Thani to build an entertainment and sports facility, with an investment of about 700 million baht.