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PHOTO: The TAT has joined up with four online platforms to promote Thailand tourism. (via TAT) Tourism Authority of Thailand has joined forces with Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay in a new joint marketing initiative aimed at increasing tourism in the kingdom. Each of the platforms will launch promotions and campaigns to boost tourism in Thailand and enhance awareness of experience-based tourism activities in major and secondary Thai destinations. Representatives from the four online platforms joined TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn and other top-level TAT executives for a press conference to announce the partnership . The TAT governor spoke of the importance of the Internet for modern travel. “TAT recognises the world online platform as an important information source that influences tourists’ decision-making process on airline, hotel, and destination selection, through to sharing their travel experiences during and after the trip. This joint marketing initiative … [Read more...] about Tourism Authority of Thailand partners with Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay

PHOTO: InterContinental Hua Hin Picture yourself lounging on a pristine beach, sipping a cool drink as the warm sun bathes your skin. The sound of gentle waves lapping at the shore lulls you into a state of complete relaxation. In the distance, palm trees sway in the breeze, their leaves rustling softly in the wind. This is the scene that awaits you in Hua Hin, Thailand’s premier destination for luxury vacationing. Located on the stunning Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin is a haven for those seeking a truly indulgent holiday experience. From its pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife to its world-class dining and exceptional hospitality, Hua Hin has everything you need to make your next vacation unforgettable. And when it comes to accommodations, the options are endless – but with so many choices, it can be difficult to know where to start. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled the top 5 hotels in Hua Hin for 2023 below. 5 Best Hotels In Hua Hin Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort … [Read more...] about Top 5 hotels in Hua Hin for 2023

Companies founded by women received less than 2% of venture capital funding in 2022— a decline from the year before. However, when women-led startups are funded, research has shown that they generate more in cumulative returns, compared to those led by men. A new VC fund aims to take this lesson to women’s sports. On Monday, venture capitalists Kara Nortman and Jasmine Robinson announced the close of a $100 million fund, the Monarch Collective, with a mission to “accelerate equity in global sport.” Nortman is a former partner at the Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Upfront Ventures. Robinson was a partner at Causeway, a fund focused on sports, media, and entertainment. The Monarch Collective, founded in January, will focus on investing in women’s teams and leagues, along with adjacent industries, such as media and gaming. The duo say they are initially considering investments in women’s soccer teams in the U.S., and in women’s teams and leagues in sports such … [Read more...] about The Monarch Collective unveils $100 million fund to bring equity to women’s sports

I ❤️ New York . Dylan . The New York Magazine logo . As one of the most well-known graphic designers of the past century, Milton Glaser and his work have long been ubiquitous in culture. If you assumed you’d seen it all, you’d be in good company. “I thought I had laid eyes on most everything Milton designed,” says Beth Kleber, the founding archivist of the Milton Glaser Design Study Center and Archives at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. “I was wrong.” In Milton Glaser: Pop , authors Kleber , Steven Heller (disclosure: whose blog this author edits), and Mirko Ilić resurrect hundreds of works from Glaser’s pop period (roughly 1963 to 1975) that have remained filed away since their initial publication. In kaleidoscopic color and Glaser’s signature line and wit, the works—1,100 of which are collected in the book—fueled a graphic revolution that existed beyond stuffy galleries and away from mid-century realism. As the authors detail, “pop” … [Read more...] about Milton Glaser didn’t want to be the voice of a generation. He was anyway

HONG KONG  -Asian and European markets traded higher on Tuesday, as fears of a banking crisis eased thanks to the sale of fallen lender Silicon Valley Bank. News that North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank had agreed to take over most of SVB boosted European stocks and Wall Street on Monday. The gains were led by banking shares, following a rout last week over concerns that the turmoil in the sector could hit other major institutions, such as German giant Deutsche Bank. Hong Kong and Tokyo closed higher, while Sydney, Singapore and Seoul also gained. Shanghai was down, however. European equities were also higher in early trade, with London, Frankfurt and Paris all in positive territory. Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank, said Tuesday that the acquisition by First Citizens had “helped set a positive tone” in global markets. SVB deal helps to steady banks amid credit crunch concerns “Together with the absence of new scare stories over … [Read more...] about Asian, European markets rise as banking crisis fears ease

Metro Pacific Investments Corp chair and president Manuel V. Pangilinan and Solar Philippines founder and CEO Leandro Leviste shake hands after signing the share purchase agreement. MANILA  -Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. is buying into businessman Leandro Leviste’s SP New Energy Corp., announcing on Tuesday  the infusion of a P2-billion investment in the company plus an option that could make it the solar energy startup’s single largest shareholder. In a stock exchange filing on Tuesday, Metro Pacific said it signed definitive agreements to acquire 1.6 billion common shares or a 16 -percent stake in SP New Energy, which is aggressively raising money to bankroll an ambitious pipeline of solar power projects. Solar Philippines aims to build world’s largest solar farm Pangilinan will also replace Leviste, son of Sen. Loren Legarda, as chair of SP New Energy. Leviste will remain president and CEO of the company. “Our thrust of pursuing … [Read more...] about Metro Pacific invests P2B in Leandro Leviste’s solar power firm

JOHANNESBURG  -China spent $240 billion bailing out 22 developing countries between 2008 and 2021, with the amount soaring in recent years as more have struggled to repay loans spent building “Belt and Road” infrastructure, a study published on Tuesday showed. Almost 80 percent of the lending was made between 2016 and 2021, mainly to middle-income countries including Argentina, Mongolia and Pakistan, according to the report by researchers from the World Bank, Harvard Kennedy School, AidData and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. China has lent hundreds of billions of dollars to build infrastructure in developing countries, but lending has tailed off since 2016 as many projects have failed to pay the expected financial dividends. “Beijing is ultimately trying to rescue its own banks. That’s why it has gotten into the risky business of international bailout lending,” said Carmen Reinhart, a former World Bank chief economist and one of the study’s authors. Chinese loans to … [Read more...] about China spent $240B bailing out ‘Belt and Road’ countries, study shows

US Actress Jennifer Aniston poses as she arrives for the Premiere of the movie Murder Mystery 2 released by Netflix, in Paris, on March 16, 2023. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) PARIS, France — Jennifer Aniston said she wishes we could laugh more at ourselves, rather than having to police every word in comedies. “Comedy has evolved, movies have evolved,” the “Friends” star, 54, told AFP in Paris, where her new film “Murder Mystery 2” with Adam Sandler, is set. “Now it’s a little tricky because you have to be very careful, which makes it really hard for comedians, because the beauty of comedy is that we make fun of ourselves, make fun of life,” she said. In the past, “you could joke about a bigot and have a laugh — that was hysterical. And it was about educating people on how ridiculous people were,” she said. “And now we’re not allowed to do that.” Aniston said the culture had changed dramatically since the days of “Friends” in the 1990s. “There’s a whole generation … [Read more...] about Comedy suffering because ‘you have to be careful’ now, says Aniston

“Hamilton.” Image: Instagram/@hamiltonmusical The revolution is coming to the Philippines as the hit musical “Hamilton” is set to make its Asian premiere in the Philippines this coming September. The announcement was made by songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda on theater producer GMG Productions official Facebook page on Tuesday, March 28. “I am so excited to officially announce that ‘Hamilton’ will be making its Asian premiere in the Philippines. We’ve had so many incredible Filipino company members part of the ‘Hamilton’ pamilya (family) all over the world, and now, we’re bringing the show to your beautiful country very soon. I can’t wait for you to see it,” he said. This marks the first time that “Hamilton” will go on its first international tour, which will kick off in Auckland, New Zealand in May. Ticket details are yet to be disclosed, as of this writing, but the production company and Miranda advised fans to sign up for its waitlist which has opened on its official … [Read more...] about Revolution is upon us: Lin-Manuel Miranda announces ‘Hamilton’ is coming to PH in September

Jake Ejercito and Ellie. Images: Instagram/@unoemilio Jake Ejercito bonded with daughter Ellie in their recent trip to Japan, where he celebrated his 33rd birthday, and which culminated in viewing sakura (cherry blossom tree) on illuminated lanes. On Instagram, Ejercito shared on Sunday the latest installment of pictures from their Japan visit where the father-and-daughter duo can be seen enjoying taking pictures with the pink and white blooms in the background. “Sakuraaa,” he said in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jake ejercito (@unoemilio) Meanwhile, Ejercito also shared on his Twitter account pictures of their Tokyo train ride and search for Ellie’s shoes, wherein he was shown comforting his daughter after failing to find the right shoe size for her. “After the nth sneaker shop without her size,” he wrote. After the nth sneaker shop without her size #haynako … [Read more...] about LOOK: Jake Ejercito, daughter Ellie view cherry blossoms in Japan