China Tests Helium-Based Floating Wind Power
BEIJING – In a test flight between Sept. 19 and 21, 2025, engineers in Hami, Xinjiang, sent aloft a helium-buoyed, tethered wind-power platform known as the S1500 — described by its backers as the world’s first megawatt-class high-altitude wind power … Continue reading China Tests Helium-Based Floating Wind Power
Vietnam Tourism Rebounds to Historic High
HANOI – Vietnam is poised to welcome about 21 million international visitors in 2025, a new high that would exceed the country’s 2019 pre-pandemic record of 18 million and cap one of Southeast Asia’s sharpest tourism rebounds. The surge has … Continue reading Vietnam Tourism Rebounds to Historic High
Philippines To Host the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum
MANILA / CEBU – The Philippines, host country of the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), is set to take centre stage as it welcomes the global travel industry to Mactan, Cebu, for ATF 2026, happening from 27 January to 4 … Continue reading Philippines To Host the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum
World’s Safest Airlines: 2025 Rankings
HONG KONG – As the winter holiday season approaches, millions of travelers—particularly from Europe—are once again seeking warmth under sunnier skies. Southeast Asia remains among the most popular destinations, appealing to solo adventurers and families alike. But amid rising airfares … Continue reading World’s Safest Airlines: 2025 Rankings
Philippines Protest China’s Conduct at Sea
MANILA — The Philippines on Tuesday denounced what it called “dangerous” and “inhumane” actions by Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishermen near Sabina Shoal, a contested feature in the South China Sea, after Manila said three civilians were injured and … Continue reading Philippines Protest China’s Conduct at Sea