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Chinese tourists get VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins
Chinese tourists get VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins
by  AFP

Chinese tourists received a personal welcome from the Thai prime minister Monday as they arrived in Bangkok under a new visa-free scheme the government hopes will give the kingdom's vital tourism sector a boost. The visa-free scheme was launched in time for China's "Golden Week" holiday period in October, and runs until February 29.

Germany's housing sector slumps into crisis
Germany's housing sector slumps into crisis
by  AFP

Valeriy Shevchenko felt like he made the purchase of his lifetime when he beat a queue of prospective buyers to secure a two-bedroom apartment in one of Berlin's most popular districts. My money is the fruit of my labour," said Shevchenko, who had already paid up 250,000 euros ($266,100) for the apartment he bought for half a million euros.

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