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Breaking gender stereotypes in toys
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/10/2021
» Outdated expectations still influence what boys and girls are allowed to play with which stifles creative expression.
Quietly into the night
Business, Published on 25/10/2021
» Some might see it as the invisible economy, as it only happens at night. However, we cannot help admitting that the night-time economy brings valuable economic, social and cultural sparkle to urban areas.
Hold on to your heart: Oktoberfest returns
Life, Published on 25/10/2021
» To mark the famous Oktoberfest of Bavaria in Germany, Tops and Central Food Hall are holding "Bavarian Oktoberfest: The Best Of Germany", which offers up to 25% discounts on popular Bavarian and German products and food items, until Nov 2.
Welcoming Chinese EVs
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 25/10/2021
» GWM (Great Wall Motor) is the new kid on the block in Thailand's automotive scene. The Ora Good Cat 2022 is GWM's latest 100% electric vehicle (EV), which is being introduced to the Thai market through a "pre-order" campaign, albeit without price lists. Bookings are only available online through GWM's website until Oct 28 with prices to be announced on Oct 29.
Fetco sounds alarm on global inflation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/10/2021
» Spiralling energy prices have caused inflation rates in many countries to skyrocket and may prompt all central banks to raise their interest rates faster than expected, said Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, chairman of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Bright outlook for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2021
» Asean's future is bright and it will benefit further from emerging themes related to the consumption economy, says Standard Chartered.
Value of border closures is falling as costs rise
Asia focus, Published on 25/10/2021
» The only countries in Southeast Asia that have started opening their international borders to non-essential travel in a significant way are Singapore and Thailand, although Cambodia may soon do so too. Singapore has opened up to more than 10 countries with low coronavirus infection and high vaccination rates, most of which have reciprocated. But the share of the population that is fully vaccinated in Singapore and Cambodia is around 80%, while Thailand's rate is just above one-third.
On the Go Again?
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 25/10/2021
» Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere, and people in North America and Europe normally flock to places that offer them a warm-weather break. It's the high season for tourism in many Asian countries, but one that will only happen in a world without Covid-19.
Honing in on the EV industry goal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/10/2021
» Development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum as state and private sectors are working to translate plans to make Thailand a major EV production hub into actions.
China's loss can be Southeast Asia's gain
Asia focus, Published on 25/10/2021
» Covid-19 has exposed the myriad weaknesses of cross-border value chains. Once the backbone of globalisation, now they are associated with vulnerability to disruption. Thanks to the pandemic, value chains are being reconfigured with a focus on resilience.