Thailand targets new tourism source markets
As one of the world’s strongest tourist industries, Thailand is now working to build on its international reputation, developing high-earning…
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Golden Calls: Will China embrace a champagne iPhone?
BEIJING: If Apple hopes to woo more Chinese by adding a glitzy coating – some call it champagne, some gold…
Vietnam seeks millions for edible bird spit industry
IN Vietnam, where the average income is US$151 a month, Mai Vu and husband David Nguyen routinely spend US$250 on…
London ‘Millionaire Club’ areas see summer lull hit home prices
LONDON home sellers cut asking prices this month, with affluent districts such as Kensington and Chelsea leading the decline during…
Oil jumps after US data muddles Fed taper expectations
World crude oil prices rallied on Friday after a disappointing US new-home sales report fueled speculation about the Federal Reserve’s…
US stocks climb; Microsoft soars on Ballmer exit
US stocks scored solid gains Friday as the market got a jolt from Microsoft’s announcement that chief executive Steve Ballmer…
Microsoft’s Ballmer, friend and foil of Bill Gates
Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s outgoing chief executive, was a close friend of company founder Bill Gates, but in many ways his…
KKB well-geared for further forays in O&G fabrication
KUCHING: KKB Engineering Bhd (KKB) is well-geared to expand further into the oil and gas (O&G) fabrication sector soon with…