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☆ These scientists want to give patients medicines wrapped in silk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Silk fibroin is a protein extracted from the cocoons of silkworms. Silk fibroin is more like a marathon runner, able to support long-term drug release,” adds Shuai. CNNSlow and steadyCurrently, EngineLife’s farm produces around 25-30 kilograms of silk cocoon annually, which can produce a million doses of medical-grade silk fibroin solution. EngineLife's first silk fibroin product, a CBD skin patch for insomnia, went on sale in Thailand earlier this year. Ratanavaraporn hopes to see silk fibroin used in many more drug delivery systems to help patients across Thailand and internationally — and with that, give Thai silk farmers another revenue stream.

Persons: Juthamas Ratanavaraporn, Chulalongkorn, ”, Ratanavaraporn, Yajun Shuai, CNN Shuai, Mingying Yang, Yang, Shuai, Chuanbin Mao, Mao, EngineLife, hydrogel, Juthamas Organizations: CNN, Chulalongkorn University, Thai FDA, Institute, Applied Bioresource Research, Zhejiang University, “, US Food and Drug Administration, Chinese University of Hong, FDA Locations: Thailand, Bangkok, Thai, China, Chinese University of Hong Kong

☆ The Untold Story of Yeti Coolers and a Murder in the Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Brendan Borrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

"He was a terrific designer, but hopeless in business," says Malcolm, Ivan's younger brother. Years after Ivan's murder, Yeti continues to contract with Outback — and Gloria travels to Texas to periodically to meet with Yeti's management. To make the most of their dwindling inventory, Roy and Ryan bumped up the price on their coolers. "As tragic as Ivan's death was, all of a sudden we are a much stronger company," Roy explained on a hunting podcast. Yeti Coolers went public in October 2018, and Roy and Ryan earned hundreds of millions of dollars after selling most of their shares.

Persons: Stout, Roy, Ryan Seiders, Ryan, didn't, — Ivan Royal Brown, Ivan, Gloria, Roger —, —, Roger, Jay McBride, Roy Seiders, Anuj Shrestha, Flip, Tek, Ivan Brown, Malcolm, Suzanne Handley, Clare, Ivan's, Suzanne, Tom Cat, hangouts, Malcolm isn't, Bryan Hammer, Hammer, Gloria's, GLORIA, BROWN, Malcolm's, Roy hustled, Serra, Malcolm Brown, Alvin Salas, Salas —, Pierre Bucsit, Romeo Amarillo, Prosecutors, Salas, it's, Ivan didn't, Nathaniel Colobong, Colobong, Terry Tate, they've, Brendan Borrell Organizations: Willys Jeep, Star, Five, Country, Texans, Flex, Texas, Waterloo, ESPN, Texas Tech, Rover, Workers, Foreigners, Philippines Securities, Exchange Commission, Cruiser, Honda, Northern Philippine Times, Ray's, Outback, BI Locations: America, Philippines, Austin , Texas, Roy, Australian, Texas, Driftwood, Austin, Australia, Thailand, Bangkok, Manilla, Angeles City, Queensland, Brisbane, Clark Freeport, City, American, Lodge, Philippine, Patagonia, Yeti's, Los Angeles

☆ Thailand: Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Chris Lau | Kocha Olarn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Bangkok, Thailand CNN —Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered tortoises and lemurs home to Madagascar in a landmark victory against animal trafficking, with the first batch on its way on Saturday. Thai police recovered 1,117 animals, eight of which had died, during an anti-trafficking operation in the southern Thai province of Chumphon in May. Tortoises rescued in Thailand are put under authorities' care before being sent home to Madagascar. Attapol Charoenchansa, director of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, told CNN he expected the operations would have a deterrent effect. Between 1975 and 2019, Thailand directly and indirectly exported almost 35,000 animals or their products from Madagascar, according to the report.

Persons: munch, Chalermchai, Charoenchansa, ”, that’s Organizations: Thailand CNN, Convention, International Trade, Fauna, Department of National, Wildlife, Plant, Qatar Airways, Department of National Parks , Wildlife, Plant Conservation Department of National Parks , Wildlife, CNN Locations: Bangkok, Thailand, Madagascar, Thai, Chumphon, Asia, Southeast Asia

☆ Tired of Chicago winters, this Gen Xer retired at 46 and moved to Bangkok. It cut his monthly spending by half.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIn 2018, at 46, Chris retired and left Chicago for Bangkok. He enjoys the affordability of living in Bangkok and how easy it is to make friends. As he soaked in the pool of his Airbnb in Bangkok, Chris wondered, "How can I make this my home permanently?" Describing his lifestyle as "semi-luxury," Chris said he'd increased his budget year after year to adjust to his changing circumstances. ChrisFor Chris, being able to live any type of lifestyle is his favorite part of living in the city.

Persons: Chris, he'd, —, feverishly, He'd, pickleball, it's, Chris isn't, John Walker, Chiang Mai, It's, Jeffrey Odgen, who's, he's Organizations: Thai, for Community, Economic Research, World Bank Locations: Chicago, Bangkok, Illinois, Asia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Thonglor, Australia, Hua Hin

☆ Thailand's GDP growth of 3% is 'too low': Bangkok Bank executive
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThailand's GDP growth of 3% is 'too low': Bangkok Bank executiveKobsak Pootrakool, Senior Executive Vice President at Bangkok Bank and a former Minister in Thailand, says the country needs to "work harder" to increase economic growth.

Persons: Kobsak Pootrakool Organizations: Bangkok Bank Locations: Thailand

☆ Bangkok Bank executive discusses the country's need for economic restructuring
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBangkok Bank executive discusses the country's need for economic restructuringKobsak Pootrakool, Senior Executive Vice President at Bangkok Bank and a former Minister in Thailand, comments on the country's need to pivot for further economic growth.

Organizations: Bangkok Bank Locations: Thailand

☆ Hedge fund bets on a key oil and gas supply chain stock, saying it could rise over 300%
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

London-based hedge fund Granular Capital has revealed a renewed interest Borr Drilling , saying the offshore drilling company's shares could increase by up to 300% or 400%. The hedge fund's thesis centers on Borr's fleet of 24 modern jack-up rigs – specialized vessels used to maintain oil and gas production in shallow waters. Additionally, about one-third of the global jack-up fleet is approaching or has exceeded retirement age, suggesting a likely decrease in available equipment going forward. Singapore, which previously constructed 50% of global jackup rigs, has largely converted its manufacturing capacity to other uses. This week, Seatrium signed an agreement with India's Cochin Shipyard to build jack-up rigs, potentially at a lower cost in the future.

Persons: Thiago Mordehachvili, there's, Mordehachvili, Tor Olav Trøim, Sebastian Grindheim, Borr, Truls Olsen, Evercore, Jason, Granular's Mordehachvili, Seatrium Organizations: Borr, Sohn Conference, NYSE, Arctic Securities, Exxon Mobil, Valeura Energy, Fieldwood Energy, FactSet, Fearnley Securities, CNBC Pro, Keppel Offshore, India's, Shipyard Locations: Norway, Saudi Aramco, Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, Mordehachvili, Singapore

☆ 6 tourists who died are believed to have drunk tainted alcohol in Laos
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Aditi Bharade | Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementSix tourists who died in Laos are believed to have consumed tainted drinks. Several tourists who died in Vang Vieng, Laos are believed to have drunk tainted alcohol. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation wrote that local authorities in Laos were investigating the case and trying to ascertain where the tainted alcohol came from. It is unclear how the other four tourists could have come into contact with tainted alcohol. November 22, 2.30 a.m. — This story was updated to include comments from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Persons: Brit, Holly Bowles, Anthony Albanese, Bowles, Bianca Jones, Simone White, Toan, Nana backpacker, Médecins, Vang Vieng Organizations: Brit, US State Department, Australian, Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CNN, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Associated Press, BBC, US Centers for Disease Control, British Foreign Office, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Business, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade Locations: Laos, Danes, Vang Vieng, Thailand, British, London, Asia, Indonesia, Singapore

An American citizen has died at a popular adventure spot in Laos where alcohol tainted with methanol has been blamed for a spate of poisonings in recent days. The State Department said the U.S. citizen died in Vang Vieng, a town popular with backpackers to the north of the South East Asian country’s capital. Citing confidentiality, it would not comment when asked whether they died of methanol poisoning. One of South East Asia’s poorest countries, authorities in Laos have long cautioned foreign travelers about tainted drinks at nightclubs and bars. Duong Duc Toan, the manager of Nana Backpack hostel displays a bottle of vodka at his bar in Vang Vieng, Laos, on Tuesday.

Persons: ”, Anthony Albanese, Bianca Jones, Holly Bowles, “, ” Albanese, Bowles, Jones, Vang Vieng, Nana Backpacker, Duong Duc Toan, Nana, Anupam Nath, Penny Wong Organizations: State Department, South East, NBC, Australian, Associated Press, NBC News, AP Locations: American, Laos, Vang Vieng, “, Thailand, Vang, Thailand’s Bangkok, ”, East, Australia, New Zealand

☆ Patrick Schwarzenegger says the upcoming third season of 'The White Lotus' is 'insane'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementPatrick Schwarzenegger spoke to Business Insider about season three of "The White Lotus." Patrick Schwarzenegger can sum up season three of "The White Lotus" in one succinct phrase: "Absolutely fucking insane." Season one was set in Hawaii, while season two took place in Sicily, Italy. Details remain under wraps, but the cast includes Schwarzenegger, "Fallout" actor Walton Goggins, Blackpink member Lisa, and returning "White Lotus" star Natasha Rothwell. While fans eagerly await more crumbs of information about season three of "The White Lotus," Schwarzenegger is looking forward to spending time with his friends and family — and enjoying an espresso martini or two.

Persons: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Schwarzenegger, Mike White's, Walton Goggins, Lisa, Natasha Rothwell, who's, Goggins, Ketel Organizations: HBO, Ketel Locations: Thailand, Hawaii, Sicily, Italy

☆ Xpeng's CEO says most Chinese carmakers will not survive the next decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But Xpeng's CEO, He Xiaopeng, says most Chinese carmakers will not exist in 10 years. He predicted that only seven major car companies would eventually be left in China. Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng doesn't think most Chinese carmakers will survive the next decade. AdvertisementMercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius took a similar position to He when asked about the threat posed by Chinese EV makers at the Berlin Global Dialogue conference in October. Chinese carmakers like BYD have also attempted to conquer the global electric vehicle market.

Persons: Xiaopeng, Ola Källenius, Källenius, Stephen Dyer, BYD, Brian Gu Organizations: EV, Singaporean, The Straits Times, Business, CNA, Benz, Berlin Global, Getty, —, Wall Street Journal, Research, BI Locations: China, Xpeng, Thailand, Brazil

☆ Endangered pygmy hippo born in Scottish zoo
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Her name is as Scottish as it gets, but little Haggis is a long way from her natural home. The first 30 days of Haggis' life are "critical for her development," according to the zoo. RZSSSo the arrival of one of these endangered creatures at Edinburgh Zoo last month has been met with understandable excitement. “Haggis is doing really well so far and it is amazing to see her personality beginning to shine already,” Jonny Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, said in a media statement posted online. Appleyard added: “While Thailand’s Moo Deng has become a viral global icon, it is important to remember that pygmy hippos are incredibly rare.

Persons: Haggis, Liberia –, Otto, Gloria, Amara, ” Jonny Appleyard, hoofstock, Moo Deng, Appleyard, Thailand’s Moo Deng Organizations: CNN, International Union for Conservation of, Edinburgh Zoo, London Zoo Locations: Scottish, West Africa, Liberia, Thailand, Thai, Edinburgh

☆ Bangkok for the super rich: How the ultra-wealthy travel in Thailand's capital
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Bangkok attracted more than 20 million visitors in 2023, making it one of the most visited cities in the world. Tourists on all budgets are attracted to its historic palaces, temples, bustling markets, and cultural heritage, but for those with cash to splash, the so-called 'City of Angels' also offers 5-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and luxurious shopping malls. Get an insider's look as CNBC's First Class takes you on a journey to experience funky urban hideaways, a five-star river cruise, and a seat at one of the most hard-to-book restaurants. Watch the video above for more details on how to travel in style in Bangkok.

Organizations: of Angels, Michelin Locations: Bangkok

☆ Natasha Rothwell doesn’t want to disappoint you. (But don’t bother asking what’s next for ‘The White Lotus’)
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Natasha Rothwell’s characters in “The White Lotus,” “Insecure” and “How to Die Alone” all have one thing in common - the desire to be seen. I get ‘White Lotus,’” she said. And when I got in the car afterwards, I was just sobbing because I think it’s been a long time coming.”Melissa (Natasha Rothwell) and Terrance (KeiLyn Durrel Jones) in a scene from "How to Die Alone." “None of us knew what [“White Lotus”] was going to become, especially me. “Insecure” and the first two seasons of “The White Lotus” are streaming on Max, which is owned by CNN’s parent company.

Persons: Natasha Rothwell’s, “, ” Rothwell, bff Kelly, ”, Belinda, Rothwell, Melissa, Kamala Harris, ’, Kelly, Natasha, ” Melissa, Natasha Rothwell, Terrance, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, John Medland, Hulu Organizations: CNN, Rothwell, Hulu Locations: Hollywood, Atlanta, Thailand

☆ He was stressed out and unfulfilled living in NYC. So, at 25, he left and moved to Bangkok to start anew.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Paul Lee, 28, left New York City to move to Thailand in 2021. Life in NYC felt competitive and materialistic, which left him feeling unfulfilled. AdvertisementFour years ago, Paul Lee, 28, left New York City to move to Bangkok. Advertisement"It's already much nicer, bigger, and cheaper than the one I was living in New York City," he added. AdvertisementEven though Bangkok is a vibrant city, the pace of life is still slower than in NYC, Lee said.

Persons: Paul Lee, —, Lee, It's, I'm, Lee isn't, there's, I've, Paul Lee . Organizations: Service, Big Apple, Business, New, Suvarnabhumi, Economist Intelligence Locations: New York City, Thailand, Bangkok, Macon , Georgia, Georgia, South Korea, New York, Thong Lo, SoHo, NYC, Jeju, Lee's, In Thailand, Pattaya, United States

☆ She connected on Instagram with a guy who lived on the other side of the world. Then they decided to meet up
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

She enjoyed seeing snippets of Sunil’s life – flashes of him going out with friends, cooking, working out. “I decided I wanted to book a trip to come to India and meet my friend,” she recalls. Amanda didn’t reply right away. There were more than a few raised eyebrows — many of her loved ones worried things had moved too quickly, that Amanda didn’t really know Sunil. “The pandemic was really, really bad here.”Amid this fear and uncertainty, Amanda and Sunil hunkered down with each other and their dog.

Persons: Amanda Boyce, Sunil Rajput’s, Amanda, Sunil, “, ” Amanda, ”, Sunil wasn’t, she’d, ’, —, Sunil —, Amanda wasn’t, Amanda didn’t, I’m, ’ ”, Amanda’s, Sunil — they’d, Sunil Rajput, Amanda Boyce “, I’d, “ Sunil, ” Sunil, we’ll, Amanda Boyce Amanda, ‘, I’ll, “ I’ve, he’d, Here's Amanda, don’t, Sunil hunkered, “ That’s, ’ Sunil, everything’s, We’re, it’s, they’re, you’re Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Indira Gandhi International Airport, ” Locations: Brisbane, Australia, India, Sunil, Sunil — Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Instagram, Delhi, Thailand, Bangkok, Canada, Chandigarh –

☆ The CEO of Ford says he's been driving a Xiaomi EV for the past 6 months and doesn't want to give it up
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ford CEO Jim Farley says he's been driving the Chinese tech giant Xiaomi's EV for the past six months. AdvertisementFord CEO Jim Farley says he doesn't want to give up the Xiaomi Speed Ultra 7 he's been driving for the past half year. "I don't like talking about the competition so much, but I drive the Xiaomi," Farley said while speaking to the British presenter Robert Llewellyn on "The Fully Charged Podcast." The Chinese tech giant produces three versions of the car: SU7, SU7 Pro, and SU7 Max. Competing with rivals such as Xiaomi will be critical for Ford as it formulates its approach to the EV market.

Persons: Jim Farley, he's, Farley, Xiaomi, —, Robert Llewellyn, Llewellyn, I've, SU7 Max, Farley didn't, They're, BI's Matthew Loh, Loh, John Lawler, Jim, Lawler, Ford Organizations: Service, Ford, Business Insider, EV, China, Street, Changan Automobile, Research, Business Locations: British, Shanghai, Chicago, China, Brazil, Thailand

☆ Automakers will find themselves in a 'big trap' if the transition toward EVs slows down, Stellantis CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says automakers will have a tough time if the EV transition slows. "Making a transition for EVs longer is a big trap," Tavares said. AdvertisementAutomakers will find themselves in a "big trap" if the industry's transition toward electric vehicles slows down, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said on Monday. "Making a transition for EVs longer is a big trap," Tavares said. AdvertisementSeveral auto chiefs have raised concerns about the rise of Chinese automakers.

Persons: Carlos Tavares, Tavares, —, It's, Stellantis didn't, William Roberts, BI's Tom Carter, Dylan Khoo, BI's Carter, EVs, Khoo, Jim Farley, Ola Källenius, Källenius Organizations: Service, Financial Times, Paris, Financial, Chrysler, Fiat, Maserati, Peugeot, Business Insider, European Automobile Manufacturers ' Association, Rho Motion, ABI Research, Research, BI, Street, Benz, Berlin Global Locations: Europe, Germany, Thailand, Brazil, China

☆ British content creator dies trying to climb Spain’s highest bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A 26-year-old British man has died after falling from Spain’s tallest bridge during an attempt to climb one of its pylons. Local councillor Macarena Muñoz said he was accompanied by another British man, aged 24. “According to what we have been able to find out they had come to Talavera to climb the bridge and create content for social media,” Muñoz said in the statement. The British man is far from the first person to die in the pursuit of social media content in recent years. And in November 2019 a French tourist died after falling from a waterfall in Thailand while attempting to take a selfie.

Persons: Macarena Muñoz, ” Muñoz, Koh Samui Organizations: CNN, Talavera de la Reina, Nine, AFP Locations: Castilla, Mancha, Talavera de, Spain, Talavera, Australia, Victoria, Thailand, Thai, Koh

☆ Pregnant Philippine women arrested in Cambodia for surrogacy could be prosecuted after giving birth
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Story The Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Phnom Penh, Cambodia AP —Thirteen pregnant Philippine women accused of illegally acting as surrogate mothers in Cambodia after being recruited online may face prison terms after they give birth, a senior Interior Ministry official said Saturday. The law was updated in 2016 to ban commercial surrogacy after Cambodia became a popular destination for foreigners seeking women to give birth to their children. The surrogacy business boomed in Cambodia after it was put under tight restrictions in neighboring Thailand, as well as in India and Nepal. She said the seven Philippine women and four Vietnamese women who were caught in the raid but who were not pregnant would be deported soon. The 13 pregnant women have been placed under care at a hospital in Phnom Penh, said Chou Bun Eng.

Persons: Chou Bun Eng, ” “ Organizations: Cambodia AP, Interior Ministry, Associated Press, Philippine Embassy, Embassy Locations: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Kandal province, Philippine, United States, Australia, Thailand, India, Nepal

☆ A 36-year-old who hit 'coast FIRE' by maxing out 3 investment accounts explains how she saved over half her 5-figure income
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Amberly Grant achieved 'coast FIRE' by saving 75% of her income and investing in index funds. AdvertisementFor years, Amberly Grant didn't earn enough money to save for her future. Rather than spend money on a heating system, "we just decided to be kind of cold," said Grant. Grant refused to spend money on haircuts and manicures. Maxing out 3 investment accounts and achieving 'coast FIRE'By keeping her monthly expenses around $1,300, Grant was able to save about 75% of her pre-tax income right after graduating.

Persons: Amberly Grant, Roth, —, Amberly Grant didn't, I've, Grant, I'd, she's, it'll Organizations: Roth IRA, Service, Leeds School of Business, Reading, IRA, BI Locations: Thailand, Sydney, Denver, Portland, San Francisco, Vegas, Colorado

☆ Small town in Thailand hold mass cremation for 23 who died in a school trip bus fire
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Lan Sak, Thailand AP —Mourners wept and monks prayed at a cremation ceremony Tuesday in a small town in central Thailand for 23 young students and teachers who died in last week’s bus fire on a school field trip. A large cremation site was set up close to the temple in Lan Sak town whose compound hosts the school that was attended by the victims. Six teachers and 39 elementary and junior high school students were on the bus when it caught fire on October 1 on a highway in Pathum Thani, a northern suburb of Bangkok. Transport officials were being scrutinized after information emerged that the bus had passed an inspection about four months before the fire. Police believe that a gas tube from one of the canisters had come loose, with sparks then setting the leaking gas on fire.

Persons: Lan, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Surayud Chulanont Organizations: Thailand AP, Police, Education Ministry Locations: Lan Sak, Thailand, Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Uthai Thani

☆ Inside the lives of travel tutors for the wealthy: big paychecks, yacht trips, and very little personal space
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Travel tutors can earn six figures a year, but that price tag comes at a personal cost. For the past 14 years, she's worked with Tutors International, a company offering private travel tutor services. Tutors International, a UK-based company offering these services, advertises positions with salaries ranging from $150,000 to $380,000 annually. AdvertisementBut the hefty paycheck comes with significant caveats, said four current and former travel tutors who spoke with Business Insider. "You're there to do a job, and even though you might become friendly with the family, you're not their friend."

Persons: —, Joanna Dunckley, she's, Dunckley, Adam Caller, We're, Nathaniel Hannan, Hannan, Dunkley, Ian Jones, International's Hannan, International's Dunckley, Chen Junqing, Education's Jones, " Hannan, it's, It's, Bodo Müller, Dunckley's wanderlust Organizations: Service, International, Business, Beacon Education, Harvard Locations: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thailand, Spain, Tonga, China

☆ The Western auto industry is now locked in a 'Darwinian' make-or-break battle with China, the chiefs of 2 major automakers warn
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius says automakers need to hunker down if they want to beat the Chinese. Ford's CEO, meanwhile, called the Chinese auto industry an "existential threat" after a visit to the country in May. When it comes to competing in the EV market, Western automakers have been left playing a game of catch-up with the Chinese. Chinese automakers like BYD have been expanding into Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, as well as developing markets like Brazil and Mexico. The crippling trade restrictions effectively shut them out of the US auto market.

Persons: Ola Källenius, Källenius, —, Mercedes, isn't, Jim Farley, Farley wasn't, Farley, John Lawler, Lawler Organizations: Mercedes, Benz, Service, Ford, Berlin Global, EV, Källenius, Business Insider, Wall Street, Changan Automobile, Research, BI, European Union, Financial Times Locations: China, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, Western

☆ She’s obsessed with baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng. So she flew across the world to see her
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —When baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng appeared on Molly Swindall’s social media feed for the first time, it was love at first sight. Soon, the baby hippo was an internet sensation, a status cemented last week when Moo Deng became the subject of a skit on Saturday Night Live. Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty ImagesOnce Swindall committed to flying to Thailand to see Moo Deng, she knew she had to go ASAP. Others were confused, assuming Moo Deng was a music artist or a long-distance partner. It’s been very, very fun to be able to connect with all these different people over it.”Since her Moo Deng adventure, Swindall’s follower count has ballooned, with one Moo Deng TikTok garnering over 5 million views.

Persons: Deng, Molly, Swindall, She’s, Moo Deng, Moo, “, ”, I’m, Lillian Suwanrumpha, Swindell, ’ Swindall, Molly Swindall Swindall, Taylor Swift, Taylor, “ They’re, Swift, Moo Deng ” –, ” Swindall, Moo Dang, it’d, Swindall’s, she’s, it’s, It’s, Moo Deng TikTok, that’s, Molly Swindall, “ I’m, There’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Getty, Swindall, Washington Post, Melbourne Locations: Khao, Thailand, New, AFP, New York, London, Amsterdam, Bangkok, TikTok, Melbourne, Australia

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