New Miss Universe owner bares plans for pageant with focus on ‘sustainable business development’
The historic deal has also made Anne Jakrajutatip the first non-American and first woman to own the organization.
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India’s competition commission fines Google Rs 9.36 billion for unfair trade practices
In a fresh ruling, the regulator found Google to be dominant in the markets for licensable OS for smart mobile devices and market for app stores for Android smart mobile OS, in…
Japan real estate developers see opportunities in South-east Asia
Although countries in the region have restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing real estate, regulations are loose for high-end condominiums.
China’s GDP up by 3.9% year-on-year in the third quarter
The growth meant a steady rebound despite factors beyond expectations.
Phuket hails return of mega cruise ships after 2 years in Covid doldrums
Governor Narong hailed the arrival of the Singapore-based cruise ship as a sign that Phuket tourism is starting to pick up.
Japanese households feeling the heat as price surge continues
The government is mulling measures to temporarily reduce electricity bills, among other courses of action.
Bright signs emerge in SE Asian tourism sector
Travellers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination upon entry into Thailand, meanwhile, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia have eliminated quarantine requirements.
Tours to Korea, Japan heat up tourism market
As Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan further ease Covid-19 border entry regulations for foreigners, Vietnamese businesses are confident in the growth of tourism.
KFC Japan to stop providing plastic spoons, forks at all 1,200 stores
Resolving to switch to wooden ones at all their locations by the end of next April, the change will reduce plastic use by about 80 tons a year.
Bakery treats sold gacha-style in Japan
Customers said they were delighted by the bargain or excited by the mystery of it, as the vending machine sells the cakes in unlabeled boxes.