Strong Earthquake Strikes Taiwan: 9 dead, 934 injured
HUALIEN, Taiwan — In a seismic event that shook the entire island, Taiwan experienced its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The quake, with a magnitude of 7.2 according to Taiwanese authorities and 7.4 according to the U.S. Geological Survey, … Continue reading Strong Earthquake Strikes Taiwan: 9 dead, 934 injured
ASEAN: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
SINGAPORE – The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), a vision of regional economic integration, has embarked on a transformative journey. In their latest book, “Reimagining the ASEAN Economic Community” (Trends in Southeast Asia 2024 No. 7), authors Julia Tijaja, Simon Tay, … Continue reading ASEAN: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
Chinese Automakers Expand Global Presence
BEIJING – As foreign regulators scrutinize China-made electric car imports, Chinese automakers are strategically expanding their manufacturing footprint across the globe. Here’s a glimpse into their ambitious plans: BYD: Pioneering EV Production Worldwide BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) … Continue reading Chinese Automakers Expand Global Presence
ITB 2024: Asia in Focus – A look at the travel industry
BERLIN — The International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in Berlin, one of the world’s largest travel trade fairs, started this year with challenges. Strikes by railways and Lufthansa staff affected trade fair operations, and numerous exhibitors and visitors left the trade … Continue reading ITB 2024: Asia in Focus – A look at the travel industry
The Impact of AI in the Travel Industry, Pros and Cons
BANGKOK – In the ever-evolving landscape of travel, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, AI is reshaping how we explore the world. Let’s delve into the pros and cons of … Continue reading The Impact of AI in the Travel Industry, Pros and Cons
EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
BRUSSELS – The EU is seeking to deepen its trade ties with Asian countries to promote economic prosperity and limit the influence of China and Russia in the region. To this end, it is currently negotiating with several countries about … Continue reading EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macao
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that the bid for hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2024 has been awarded to the Macao Government Tourism Office. This prestigious annual event will be supported by SJM Resorts, S.A. and will be held … Continue reading PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macao
Survey: Asia is on the cusp of a new era
HONG KONG – The world is changing rapidly, and Asia is at the center of many of these changes. As the region becomes more influential and interconnected, it also faces new challenges and uncertainties. How can Asia’s business leaders navigate … Continue reading Survey: Asia is on the cusp of a new era
New COVID variant ‘Eris’ discovered is 36 countries
JERUSALEM – A novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) variant known as EG.5.1 is spreading around the world, health experts have said. As the JERUSALEM POST is reporting, as of July 24, 2,442 sequences of EG.5.1 had been detected in 36 countries around the world, … Continue reading New COVID variant ‘Eris’ discovered is 36 countries
KUEHNE+NAGEL: Asia is most important growth market
BREMEN – Stefan Paul, who took over as the Chief Executive Officer of Kuehne + Nagel Management AG, a global logistics provider based in Switzerland, in August 2022, has shared his vision and strategy for the company in an exclusive … Continue reading KUEHNE+NAGEL: Asia is most important growth market