Tesla sold only one car in Korea for the month of January
In January, Tesla Inc. experienced a significant decline in sales in South Korea, as the company sold only one electric vehicle (EV), marking its worst month since July 2022 when…
Nok Air firms Suvarnabhumi Airport base for second half of 2024
Nok Air, based at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, is planning to establish a base at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, the country’s main international gateway. The move is aimed at reducing the…
All Nippon Airways flight to Bangkok hits turbulence with 2 crew members injured
Severe turbulence during a flight on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) resulted in injury to two flight attendants. The incident occurred at approximately 28,000 feet…
Company referred to as “Russia’s Google” to pull out of country of origin
The owner of Yandex, often referred to as “Russia’s Google”, has said it will pull out of its country of origin. Its Dutch-based parent company sold the operation in Russia…
Unique dinosaur found on Scottish Island
A unique species of flying reptile, or pterosaur, that lived 168-166 million years ago has been discovered on the Isle of Skye. Its wings, shoulders, legs and backbone were found…
Former President of Chile who oversaw the rescue of the Chilean miners dies in helicopter crash
Chilean ex-President Sebastián Piñera, who served two terms and was also a billionaire businessman, has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 74. Three other people aboard the…
Korea Air add new flights as demand increases to escape winter
The extra flights on the Incheon-Don Mueang route are serving high demand from Koreans seeking to escape winter in January and February, said country manager Kim Jongmin. The airline currently…
Saudi’s need higher oil prices to balance the budget
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at the fifth-highest investment grade, but warns about the country’s heavy reliance on oil revenues. According to Fitch, the Saudi government needs…
Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij wins Asia’s best female chef
Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, a well-known figure in Thailand’s culinary scene, has been named Asia’s Best Female Chef for 2024 by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Chef Pam is the chef-patron…
Thai post to step up retail
Thailand Post, the state-run logistics provider, is planning to expand its retail business to increase its revenue contribution. The CEO, Dhanant Subhadrabandhu, aims to raise the revenue from retail to…