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Phuket tourism plan due on Oct 1
Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to introduce its "Safe and Sealed" tourism plan in Phuket by Oct 1, while operators in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are teaming up as a northern hub for long-stay travellers.
Emerging markets rally faces headwinds
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/08/2020
» The emerging-market rally that has all but wiped out the losses since the start of the coronavirus pandemic looks headed for a late-August reappraisal amid a resurgence of trade tensions and delays to a US stimulus.
ESG gains traction in China as investor base expands
Asia focus, Michael Lai, Published on 17/08/2020
» Awareness of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues has increased in China, driven mainly by government initiatives and increased foreign investor participation in the country's markets.
'Almost killed me': Rossi fumes after miracle escape in 300kph MotoGP crash
AFP, Published on 17/08/2020
» SPIELBERG BEI KNITTELFELD, Austria: World motorcycling superstar Valentino Rossi said a rival's stray bike, travelling at around 300 km/h, almost "killed me" in a horrifying near-miss at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Uneasy sense of deja vu
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2020
» Torrential rain across Bangkok does not seem to have dampened intensifying political tensions, as August seethes with mounting anger and growing demands for political and institutional changes.
Schools seek say in B18bn Chana plan
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 17/08/2020
» SONGKHLA: More than 1,000 students and teachers from Islamic religious schools in the southern provinces have petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to allow them a say on community development under the government's plan to develop an 18-billion-baht industrial estate in Chana district.
WETA goes to bat for Energy for All
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Waste to Energy Trade Association (WETA) is urging continuation of Energy for All despite growing calls for the government to halt the renewable power scheme because of the country's high reserve of generation capacity.
US convention season set to begin, with (virtual) spotlight on Biden
AFP, Published on 17/08/2020
» MILWAUKEE - As Democrats on Monday open an unprecedented virtual convention, the party's disparate factions are projecting a united front behind Joe Biden, brought together by their common determination to defeat Donald Trump in November's election.