Bangkok's Shopping Malls – An Overdose on Retail Therapy?
BANGKOK (DPA) — Bangkok’s newest luxury mall rises above one of the Thai capital's busiest commercial districts like an uneven jigsaw of white curves and sparkling glass.
Japan to Allow Casino Gambling at ‘Integrated Resorts’
TOKYO — Japan's parliament approved Thursday a law on "integrated resorts" that is the first major hurdle in allowing casinos to set up shop in the wealthy nation.
Dubai Boom Sees Russian Cash, High Rents and Reborn Projects
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fourteen years after a financial crisis nearly brought Dubai to its knees, several major abandoned real estate projects...
Foreign Banks Brand Rice Program As 'Risky'
(18 November) Many foreign banks and other financial institutions have expressed their concern over the possible collapse of Thailand′s rice-pledging scheme, according to a senior economist at the Knowledge Institute of Thailand (KNIT).
Oil Extraction on Protected Land Resumes Under Junta’s Shield
BANGKOK — Oil companies resumed operations Monday after the junta chief used his self-granted absolute power to overturn a court order and give them...
Asian Markets Rise on China-US Trade Prospect
SINGAPORE — Asian shares were mostly higher on Friday after a report suggested that the leaders of China and the U.S. could be endorsing...
Nara Group Expands Food Delivery with Grab; Aims for 23% Growth
BANGKOK - Nara Group, a renowned premium restaurant group in Thailand, celebrates its 20th anniversary by partnering with GrabFood, Thailand’s No.1 food delivery platform,...
Officials Want Pokemon Go Developer to Restrict Pokestops
BANGKOK — After weeks being widely misrepresented as the company bringing Pokemon Go to Thailand, True Corp. has been summoned by the authorities for a meeting Tuesday to carry their concerns to the developer.
Asian Shares Rise on Wall Street Gains Amid Trade Friction
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday after gains on Wall Street but investors continued to watch for news about U.S.-China trade friction.The...
5,000 Baht Cash Handouts Extended to 6 Months
BANGKOK — The government’s 5,000-baht cash relief program for those put out of work by the coronavirus pandemic was extended to 6 months in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
