China aims to scale up infrastructure construction in uniquely strategic Laos to accelerate trade and investment throughout Southeast Asia as Chinese businesses scout for space to grow offshore, analysts said. Laos, relatively undeveloped and small at just 7.4 million people, matters to Beijing because it shares borders not only with China, but also with the … Read more
“NOT WORTH IT” On Oct 25 that year, security forces opened fire on a crowd protesting outside a police station in the town of Tak Bai in Narathiwat province, close to the Malaysian border, killing seven people. Subsequently, 78 people suffocated after they were arrested and stacked on top of each other in the back … Read more
China’s strict drug laws have led to a senior executive from German car giant Volkswagen being kicked out of the country soon after returning from a holiday in Thailand. The foreign ministry has confirmed that Jochen Sengpiehl, VW’s chief marketing officer and head of product strategy for China, had tested positive for cocaine and been … Read more
A BRIT has tragically died while swimming off the coast of a holiday island in Thailand after cops say he ignored the red flags. The 43-year-old businessman was reportedly dragged away from the shore at Karon Beach, Phuket, by a rip current that was so strong whirlpools could be seen in the surf. 4 The … Read more
It’s one of the most eye-catching Instagram profiles out there, with photos from some of the world’s most exotic locations. But the person behind it has often paid far less for the trips than you might think. Meet savvy solo traveller Rachel Smith from Surrey, England. She uploads pictures and footage of adventures to far-off … Read more
Tasting the local cuisine is usually a holiday highlight for travellers. Unfortunately – especially if you’re attempting to order in a foreign language – there’s always the potential for things to go a little pear-shaped on the dining front. As Reddit users have been revealing. They served up their worst ordering mishaps while on holiday after ‘H20h20everywhere’ asked: … Read more
Chef Ken Wan grew up behind the counter of a Chinese restaurant in a Boston suburb. He watched his parents serve General Tso’s chicken and beef and broccoli to the masses who came through the doors of New China Garden in West Roxbury, Mass. Wan understands the appeal of those dishes to American eaters. But … Read more
Warner Bros Discovery will launch its Max streaming service across seven Asian markets, making the platform available in more than 72 markets, the media giant said on October 15. Warner Bros said it would bring popular content from iconic brands such as HBO, Discovery, the DC Universe, Harry Potter, and Cartoon Network to Indonesia, Malaysia, … Read more
Taiwan-based printed circuit board (PCB) maker APCB expects to discontinue production in the island by the end of the year and lay off hundreds of employees, as the company shifts manufacturing to a subsidiary in mainland China. Production in Taiwan will cease from December 25, following three consecutive years of losses for APCB’s plants on … Read more
Growing up in Southern Thailand, Nok Suntaranon spent most days after school helping her mother sell homemade curry pastes in the local market. Dealing with customers. Pushing the heavy cart with her two brothers. Staining her fingers yellow as she peeled turmeric root by the kilo, enough for the 110 pounds of curry paste her … Read more
