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Lam vows faster growth as he seeks to extend his hold on Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 20/01/2026
» HANOI - In an address to the Communist Party congress that will decide his political future, Vietnam's top leader To Lam on Tuesday pledged annual economic growth of more than 10% for the remainder of the decade, despite global headwinds.
MEA Illuminates Bangkok for Queen Mother’s Birthday
Published on 29/08/2025
» Mr Wilas Chaloeysat, Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), has announced that, in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s birthday anniversary on 12 August 2025, the MEA has installed more than two million decorative lights at various locations, including:
Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» SHANGHAI - Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher.
Agency campaign highlights central Thailand attractions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to promote the central region, with flights connecting to the South and the Northeast, targeting tourism revenue for the region of 465 billion baht this year.
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
CPN looks to partners to fuel expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 01/09/2023
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) plans to improve its competitive edge by bringing in new business partners locally and internationally to open shops and restaurants, in addition to launching new events at its complexes throughout the rest of the year.
Cashing in on superstition
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 13/03/2023
» In an uncertain world, people become anxious or worried for various reasons, including emerging diseases and epidemics, high living costs, war and job instability.
Bird statue fetches $100,000 as Musk auctions Twitter HQ items
AFP, Published on 19/01/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO: A Twitter bird statue fetched $100,000 on Wednesday as Elon Musk auctioned off furniture, decorations, kitchen equipment and more from the tech firm's downtown San Francisco headquarters.
50 costliest places for expats to live, work
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/06/2022
» Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive place for employees sent abroad to work, according to a new study comparing the prices of 200 goods and products in more than 400 cities.
Airlines strive to restore their prospects
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/05/2022
» Over the past two years, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the aviation industry has been on the verge of collapse because of stringent border controls and uncertainty over travel rules, causing severe financial strain for many airlines.