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Thailand lowers tourism outlook amid global uncertainties

Bangkok, April 4 -- Thailand has revised down its tourism outlook for 2026 amid mounting geopolitical tensions and global uncertainties, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT Gove... Read More


Vietnam emerges as bright spot in crisis landscape: Nikkei

Hanoi, April 4 -- Vietnam has emerged as a "bright spot" by absorbing a large share of young workforce through export-oriented manufacturing and deeper integration into global supply chains, according... Read More


Southeast Asia poised to attract AI investment amid global shifts

Hanoi, April 4 -- The global artificial intelligence (AI) boom has bolstered economic fortunes across Asia, lifting Korean chipmakers, Southeast Asian data centre operators, Chinese AI startups, and J... Read More


Malaysia rolls out proactive measures to cushion global energy crisis impacts

Kuala Lumpur, April 4 -- Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has announced a series of proactive measures centred on five key priorities to mitigate the impact of the global energy crisis t... Read More


Vietnam Airlines Group plans nearly 5,500 holiday flights

Hanoi, April 4 -- Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, plans to operate nearly 5,500 flights on domestic and international routes during the peak travel per... Read More


Singapore reports first community mpox cases

Singapore, April 3 -- Singapore has reported its first two locally transmitted cases of mpox in the community, both involving the Clade 1b variant, which is considered more severe, the Communicable Di... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City plans large-scale film studio complex

Ho Chi Minh City, April 3 -- Ho Chi Minh City plans to develop several key projects to boost its cultural industries, including the construction of a large-scale film studio complex covering around 10... Read More


Indonesia reforms its stock market

Jakarta, April 3 -- Indonesia has completed stock market reform as part of efforts to win back investors' confidence after transparency concerns triggered a mass sell-off earlier this year. This move... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City diversifies tours attract visitors during major holidays

Ho Chi Minh City, April 3 -- Travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City have introduced a wide range of promotional tour packages for upcoming major holidays, including the Hung Kings Commemoration Day, the... Read More


Award-winning children's book underscores Vietnam-Austria cultural ties

Hanoi, April 3 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang on April 1 met with the family of acclaimed Austrian children's writer Mira Lobe in Vienna, honouring her enduring contributions to ... Read More