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July 12, 2007

AirAsia Chief Plans Ambitious Expansion of Hotels

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Malaysia’s Tune Hotels.com is setting up a US$25-million joint-venture fund with a foreign investment bank to develop – Read More...
July 12, 2007

‘Arrogant’ Paris on Tourist Charm Offensive

PARIS ~ Paris launched a charm offensive this week aimed at foreign visitors after a survey showed that while the – Read More...
July 12, 2007

Beijingers Still Need to Work on Manners for 2008

BEIJING ~ With most venues for the 2008 Summer Olympics near completion, the organizers said Beijingers still had to work – Read More...
July 12, 2007

UNESCO Slams Seven ‘New Wonders’ of World

TRAVEL-WONDER I The Great Wall of China. TRAVEL-WONDER II The Taj Mahal in India. TRAVEL-WONDER III Jordan’s ancient ruins of – Read More...
July 12, 2007

Study Links Breast Cancer to Western Diet

A “western” diet heavy on red meat, starches and sweets is linked to a rise in breast cancer among post-menopausal – Read More...
July 12, 2007

Yoga Times: Activating the Whole Aura for Balance, Power

No. 9 in a cut-out-and-keep series Activating the Whole Aura for Balance, Power This week I’m going to share one – Read More...
July 12, 2007

Singapore Dengue Cases Hit Year’s Peak

SINGAPORE ~ Dengue fever cases in affluent Singapore have surged to their highest level this year and remain at epidemic – Read More...
July 12, 2007

Spiritual Times: Why the World Feels Stressed

SEMINYAK ~ Discover “The Gift” – a new framework for understanding yourself and harmonizing your life. This week, the Inner – Read More...
July 12, 2007

Court orders NYT, Mining Exec to Find Mediator

JAKARTA ~ A local court has given The New York Times a week to agree on a mediator with a – Read More...
July 12, 2007

Indonesia, Vietnam to Shake Up Pepper Market

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia and Vietnam, two of the world’s top pepper producers, are to cooperate in the marketing of the – Read More...