Southeast Asia’s third largest economy eyes $600M tourism boost with domestic travel subsidies
Thailand is targeting more than 20 billion baht (US$601 million) in additional tourism spending through a domestic travel…
Southeast Asia’s third-richest country among world’s 5 cheapest places to buy iPhone 18 Pro
Only the U.S. and Canada offer lower prices outside Asia, at $1,199 and $1,330, while the UAE rounds…
Southeast Asia’s largest economy welcomes nearly 9 million tourists in seven months
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, received 8.98 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2026, up…
Scientists spent 100 years discovering new animals and found that hotspots are emerging in unexpected places; it is now reshaping the understanding of biodiversity
Representative Image (AI-generated) For much of the past century, scientists have steadily expanded the catalogue of life on…
Exclusive | China and US push Southeast Asia over their AI blocs. Will it test region’s non-alignment?
Southeast Asian leaders have long insisted they will not be forced to pick sides in the great-power rivalry…
China clears Geely for landmark satellite IoT test to spur commercial space sector
China has approved its first private-sector commercial trial for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, granting a permit…
Southeast Asia’s most stressed workers are also among its happiest
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, which surveyed 263,810 people across more than 160 countries and…
#SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud
A sharp sell-off in Indonesian assets has taken on a political tone online, with some social media users…
Southeast Asia’s second largest economy lifts 2026 growth forecast to 2%
Tourists shop for street food in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Thailand, May 16, 2025. Photo by Reuters Thailand has raised…
What does Washington’s latest AI chip guidance mean for Chinese tech firms?
China’s Ministry of Commerce has lashed out at Washington’s latest guidance on advanced artificial intelligence chip exports, accusing…
AllianzGI is said in exclusive talks to buy UOB Asset Management
Allianz Global Investors is in exclusive talks to buy the asset management division of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank…
Commentary: Strait of Hormuz disruptions create a ‘fossil premium’ for consumers
This reflects a broader shift in how clean energy is now being perceived. Renewable energy and electrification are…