Vietnam: Expected growth rate of 6.4 percent
HANOI – Vietnam’s economy showcased impressive resilience and growth in 2024, driven by robust GDP expansion, strong trade performance, significant foreign direct investment (FDI), a thriving manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, and a dynamic labor market. Vietnam’s GDP growth exceeded expectations … Continue reading Vietnam: Expected growth rate of 6.4 percent
Southeast Asia’s Race to Become the Leading AI Hub
SINGAPORE – As the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies surges, Southeast Asian countries, which make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), are engaged in a fierce competition to establish themselves as the region’s premier AI hub. … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Race to Become the Leading AI Hub
ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released
SHANGHAI – Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026 are to be unveiled at ITB China 2025, 27 – 29 May in Shanghai. ITB China, organized at the Shanghai World … Continue reading ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released
Thailand Shines at CineAsia 2024, 1.500 professionals attending
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly participated in CineAsia 2024, solidifying the nation’s position as a premier destination for filmmakers and a key player in the global film industry. Held from December 9-12 at Icon Cineconic and … Continue reading Thailand Shines at CineAsia 2024, 1.500 professionals attending
Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade
LONDON – Great Britain has officially become the latest member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-Brexit trade strategy. With its accession, the UK becomes the first European nation … Continue reading Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade
BYD Vice President: E-mobility in Germany is at risk
SHENZHEN – In an interview with the Italian media outlet “Motor 1,” Stella Li, Vice President of the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD, sharply criticized the current conditions for electric mobility in Germany. Rising electricity prices and political uncertainty were … Continue reading BYD Vice President: E-mobility in Germany is at risk
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached
SEOUL — The National Assembly has impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following a controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier this year, triggering a political crisis in the country. On Saturday, lawmakers voted overwhelmingly, with 204 in favor … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached
Hong Kong’s Exports Set for 4% Growth in 2025
HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s economy is poised for continued growth in 2025, with exports forecast to increase by 4%, according to the latest report from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Research. This positive outlook, part of the … Continue reading Hong Kong’s Exports Set for 4% Growth in 2025
ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
VIENNA/TOKYO – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, connects Vienna again with Tokyo-Haneda. The route is operated three times a week year-round with a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner). ANA suspended the Vienna-Tokyo route in March 2020 due to the … Continue reading ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Aircalin’s inaugural Noumea–Bangkok–Paris service, a pivotal milestone in positioning Thailand as a key transit point between the Asia-Pacific and Europe. By selecting Bangkok as a strategic stopover, Aircalin offers travelers seamless … Continue reading AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris