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Spas still attractive to foreigners despite currency movement
The baht's appreciation has not resulted in Thai spas losing their competitiveness in the region, and the Kingdom is still one of the world's top five destinations for this service.
Air Asia's Tony Fernandes to 'fire up' investors
After firing people on Apprentic Asia, he is taking a softer approach to woo retail investors for AAX's IPO Fernandes in 'fiery mood' and winning streak these days: This handout picture taken on May 12, 2013, and released by the Malaysia's AirAsia shows AirAsia group chief Tony Fernandes being served by British billionaire Richard Branson , who is ... (more)
Remittances Buoy Up Myanmar's Economy
"I still have several more loads to go," she says as the clock strikes nine p.m., marking the start of her 14th hour on the shift.
Explore many cultures at Columbus' annual Asian Festival
Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio is playing host to the annual Asian Festival over Memorial Day weekend , a fun and educational event for the whole family showcasing and celebrating cultural heritage, traditions and diversity.
Raffles Hotel in Singapore provides colonial-style comfort for travellers.
In a world that's never been so connected and accessible, rediscovering the wonder of travel and the romance of a journey is something to be cherished.
Business: The promise-and the pitfalls
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The art deco Chrysler Building shines brightly in the New York skyline in this view from the Empire State Building.
Central Pattana branching out into four ASEAN markets
Central Pattana, the country's leading mall developer, has announced an overseas expansion plan involving the establishment of seven shopping complexes in four key Asean markets: Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Businesses demand action as officials downplay power cut
Tourism officials downplayed the impact of Tuesday night's power outage in the South, but tourism operators and the country's biggest private-sector association expressed fears for their business and demanded the government take steps to ensure that such a situation does not happen again.
South hit by huge electricity blackout
A massive power blackout hit 14 southern provinces Tuesday night after a transmission failure in Prachuap Khiri Khan cut off supply from the Central Region.
Thailand's worst ever power outage is over, says Egat, but worried residents of the South are still anxious after the entire region was left in the dark for two hours last evening.
Thai Magic Tattoos The art and Influence of Sak Yant
Does a Tattoo Change Their Lives? 'Thai Magic Tattoos the Art and Influence of Sak Yant' is the first illustrated book dedicated to the art and history of sacred tattoos in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Long holidays like the mid-April Songkran festival may prompt adventure lovers and tourists to go on camping trips with their family or close friends.
For Delhi's chatterati, the ultimate status symbol is getting the prime minister to attend the weddings of their sons or daughters.
France - Authentic Cuisine Apart from the Eiffel Tower, there's nothing quite like authentic French cuisine that captures the beauty of Paris, the city of love.
Falling yen may help Japan, but proving a headache for other countries, especially in Asia
A steady decline in the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota and has won solid support from Japan's main trading partners, who are betting the impact on their own currencies will be offset by gains from a recovery in the world's third-largest economy.
Pig farmers up in arms over US pressure
Members of the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand and other concerned parties are considering marching to Government House in protest against US pressure on Thailand to open up its market to US pork and offal.
Common Global and Local Drivers of RevPAR in Asian Cities | By...
A study of global and local factors that drive changes in hotels' revenue per available room in eight major Asian cities found that the revenues for the hotels in these cities are strongly subject to global forces.
AXN Presents The Ultimate Job Interview in The Apprentice Asia
MUMBAI: After four seasons of The Amazing Race Asia, AXN returns yet again with another made-in-Asia-for-Asia Original Production in May 2013 The Apprentice Asia! Filmed in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, the Asian adaptation of the US reality series is based on the format created by reality TV guru Mark Burnett and produced locally by Fremantlemedia ... (more)
Massive power failure strikes southern Thailand
A massive power failure has affected more than 8 million people in Thailand's 14 southern provinces, including popular tourist areas such as Koh Samui and Phuket, in one of the country's biggest blackouts in recent memory.