‘Devastated’ Phuket in race to vaccinate 70% of…

In normal times, the convention centre at Phuket’s Angsana Laguna resort hosts extravagant weddings and luxury business summits. Since April, it has served as one of seven centres on the frontline of the island’s Covid…

Hedi Slimane’s Celine Is Riding High in China…

Key Takeaways:Storied star designer Hedi Slimane joined the French Maison as creative, artistic, and image director in 2018 with a clear mission from LVMH chief Bernard Arnault: double or triple Celine’s current $1billion sales within…

Punjab gasps as India’s Modi refuses to seek…

Amritsar, India – Amid an alarming shortage of medical oxygen, the Punjab government approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate an “oxygen corridor” with Pakistan, India’s archrival neighbour which shares a 550km-long (342 miles) border…

Thailand’s plan to reopen to vaccinated visitors sparks…

Tourism operators in Thailand have hailed the country’s plan to waive quarantine for vaccinated travellers from October as a positive step towards positioning the country for a robust post-pandemic recovery. However, that plan hinges on…

Transformation and BEE is broken in South Africa…

The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) has published its transformation in banking report, detailing the progress made by banks in transforming the industry and increasing economic inclusiveness and empowerment. The report shows that the…