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RuPaul's Drag Race gets a Thai spin-off
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/01/2018
» And other happenings of note
Back from the dead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/01/2018
» Once considered dead after US President Donald Trump pulled his country out of the deal signed by his predecessor, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has come back to life with its 11 remaining members agreeing to move on with the giant free-trade agreement.
Hanoi puts car policy in reverse
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2018
» I shouldn't be surprised, but Vietnam's imposition of stringent checks on imported vehicles has sent shockwaves through international automakers, local consumers and also investors who see the country as a promising destination.
The unsure fate of our forests
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/01/2018
» During my recent assignment to Koh Kong province in Cambodia, I came across a project of forest concession for tourism. Situated on the southwestern corner of the country, Koh Kong is home to different forests that play a significant role in the country's rainfall and general environment.
Kaijae rice competes on quality
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 29/01/2018
» Premium rice packager Kaijae expects revenue growth of 10% to 2.2 billion baht this year, as competition in global rice markets stiffens with the rise of low-cost competitors and the government pushes for development of upmarket rice varieties.
Myanmar government overhaul imminent
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 29/01/2018
» A major shake-up in Myanmar's administration is in the pipeline as the government tries to tackle obstacles that stand in the way of economic progress, improved transparency and a more efficient bureaucracy.
Bruno Mars sweeps Grammys, wins top album and song
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» NEW YORK: Bruno Mars went six for six at the Grammys, winning all of the awards he was nominated for with his energetic and upbeat 90s-inspired R&B album.
Red card for Vietjet after lingerie model football stunt
AFP, Published on 29/01/2018
» HANOI: Vietnam's budget airline has apologised for sending scantily-clad models to join the country's under-23 football squad on a flight home, after social media cried foul over the "cheap" PR stunt.
Thai stocks up, Malaysia shares at 3-year peak
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 29/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand gained on Monday, while other Southeast Asian stock markets mostly ended higher on Monday, with Malaysia hitting its highest close in more than three years.
Alibaba to take on Kuala Lumpur's traffic
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Alibaba Group will set up a traffic control system harnessing artificial intelligence for Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, its first such service outside China, as the e-commerce giant pushes to grow its cloud computing business.