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Typhoon Mawar pounds Guam
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» LOS ANGELES: Typhoon Mawar made a slow and brutal pass over the US territory of Guam on Wednesday, knocking out power as ferocious winds smashed windows and storm surges flooded buildings in the worst storm to hit the Pacific military outpost in decades.
Hotel giant Minor forecasts ‘record year’
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2023
» Minor International Plc (MINT), one of Asia’s largest hotel operators, expects a record year for its hospitality business on pent-up travel demand and a recovery in Chinese tourists holidaying abroad.
Deaths soaring on overcrowded Everest
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2023
» The latest climbing season on Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is set to become one of the deadliest ever, raising questions about whether Nepal is issuing too many permits to maximise tourist revenue.
14 bodies found in capsized Chinese boat
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan navy said on Wednesday that it had located 14 bodies inside a Chinese fishing boat that capsized last week with 39 crew on board.
China's premier hails close ties in talks with Russian PM
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» BEIJING - China's premier on Wednesday hailed the "strategic cooperative partnership" between Beijing and Moscow as he hosted the Russian prime minister, with the two sides expected to sign a number of economic and infrastructure deals.
Russia, China sign economic pacts
Reuters, Published on 24/05/2023
» BEIJING: Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high, despite disapproval from the West of their relationship as the war in Ukraine dragged on.
Teenagers resent social media and efforts to take it away
New York Times, Published on 24/05/2023
» NEW YORK: In Manhattan, one high school freshman said he is trying to cut down on scrolling through TikTok, but questioned whether age restrictions on social media use could ever effectively stop tech-savvy teenagers.
More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2023
» Some 31% of Thais are projected to choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next vehicle, the highest proportion within Southeast Asia, although internal combustion engine-powered cars remain the leading vehicle of choice among consumers in the region, according to a survey by business advisory Deloitte Thailand.
MFP to go easy on wage hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/05/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat said a coalition government under his leadership would not raise the minimum daily wage to 450 baht immediately but would ensure a reasonable increase without causing damage to industry or the economy.
KTAM sets out investor risk factors amid US uncertainty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/05/2023
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) has highlighted three factors that warrant caution for investors, urging them to sell US dollars, US bonds and US tech stocks amid ongoing uncertainties.