Trump letters and who's talking: State of play as tariff deadline nearsDonald Trump's administration aims to finalize trade deals soon. Higher tariff rates may be notified by July 9. These rates could take effe...
07 Jul, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
Gujarat's Alang ship-breaking yard hits all-time low, hopes pinned on global recycling boomMV True Confidence, a doomed vessel from a missile attack, is set for dismantling in Alang, a declining ship-breaking hub facing economic c...
05 Apr, 2025, 11.15 PM IST
Rs 75,000 bet turns deadly as influencer with disability tragically dies after dangerous challengeA 27-year-old Thai social media influencer, Thanakarn Kanthee, known as "Bank Leicester," tragically died after accepting a challenge to dr...
30 Dec, 2024, 09.29 PM IST
Thailand makes marijuana legal, but smoking discouragedThe decision by the Food and Drug Administration to remove all of the plant from the category of narcotic drugs makes Thailand the first na...
10 Jun, 2022, 01.14 PM IST
A month after reopening, Thailand sees gradual tourism recoveryIn the first 10 months of 2021, Thailand saw 106,117 foreign tourists, a drop from 6.7 million in 2020. Before the pandemic, Thailand saw a...
25 Nov, 2021, 10.11 AM IST
Cheers to that: India’s booming alco-bev industry seeing women breach the male bastionWomen’s presence in the industry is also bringing about diversity in marketing.
31 Mar, 2021, 10.22 AM IST
Despite curbs being eased, recovery for India's hospitality sector looks dismal and bleakAs per HVS, demand has not yet revived because corporate travel is on a standstill. Leisure travel has also not seen any uptick in states w...
26 Jun, 2020, 06.36 PM IST
View: Solidarity and cooperation among countries are our most formidable weapons in the battle against coronavirusBy working together countries promote efficiency. Each country in the region has different strengths and faces different risks. By continui...
27 Feb, 2020, 11.25 AM IST
View: This trade war cloud has a silver lining for IndiaWith a reasonable purchasing power, no nation other than India will provide ready-made market for Chinese goods.
17 May, 2019, 06.17 AM IST
Spooked by inheritance tax fears, Indian high net worth individuals are opting for family trustsSuch taxes existed till 1986. Fearing its comeback, India's rich are now laying down specific rules for the beneficiaries of the wealth.
11 May, 2017, 01.49 PM IST
Thailand's monarch's death hits tourism trafficTourism, one of the bright spots fuelled by visitors from China, accounts for at least 10% of the country’s gross domestic product.
15 Oct, 2016, 12.48 AM IST
Indian brand Officer's Choice, No. 2 among global spirits brandIndia is the second-largest spirits consuming country behind China and the largest whiskey drinking nation, with annual consumption reachin...
04 Jul, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
Mizoram gives up dry state status after 17 long years hoping to earn Rs 30 crore more revenuesWith this move, the state hopes to earn Rs 30 crore more revenues every year through taxes on the sale of liquor.
19 Jul, 2014, 03.10 AM IST
- Substance abuse is filtering down to developing countries
Even as there is growing concern about the use of tobacco, recent surveys show smoking is on the rise.
01 May, 2008, 03.18 AM IST
- Substance abuse filtering from developed to developing countries
Even as there is a growing concern about the use of tobacco, recent surveys show smoking is still on the rise. Worse, alcohol and drug cons...
30 Apr, 2008, 04.40 AM IST
- Beer takes centre stage in whisky country
In another 10 years, Indians may be the second largest beer guzzlers in Asia after Chinese, ahead of Japanese and Thais. Only the right mix...
08 Oct, 2007, 01.36 AM IST
- Mallya to slake thirst with W&M buyout
Vijay Mallya is set to snap up one of the world’s largest bulk Scotch suppliers, Whyte & Mackay.
14 May, 2007, 12.41 AM IST