Vietnam tourism rise challenges Thailand and quality goals
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Vietnam’s 2025 foreign arrivals topped 21 million, with Chinese visitors outnumbering Thailand’s, but growth now brings a test of quality and sustainability.
ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are accelerating investment in AI, semiconductors and data centres, but ASEAN’s AI boom is also fuelling concerns over job losses, inequality, energy demand, water stress and a possible tech bubble.
Japan PM Takaichi eyeing new quota for growth investment
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday (May 22) showed a plan to set up a new investment quota for 17 growth areas, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors, to support long-term corporate investments.