Climate change: Asia-Pacific particularly affected
BANGKOK – The Asia-Pacific region is grappling with the escalating threat of climate change, with more than six billion people globally now exposed to heat waves, a number set to rise in coming years. Dr. Luis Rodriguez, climate and environmental … Continue reading Climate change: Asia-Pacific particularly affected
PATA continues research work with Hong Kong University
BANGKOK/HONG KONG – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the renewal of its partnership with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for an additional three years, extending their collaboration on the publication of the highly regarded Asia Pacific … Continue reading PATA continues research work with Hong Kong University
Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Extradition
DHAKA/NEW DELHI – Bangladesh is in the midst of a growing political and economic crisis as the government ramps up efforts to prosecute former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family. Hasina, who fled to India in August following the … Continue reading Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Extradition
Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
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
Southeast Asia’s Top Destinations for Christmas Getaways
BANGKOK – As winter weather sets in, bringing cold, wet, and dreary days, it’s the perfect time to consider a sunny beach holiday in Southeast Asia. Whether you’re looking to escape the chill or soak up some festive sunshine, these … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Top Destinations for Christmas Getaways
Southeast Asia is gearing up for winter tourism
BANGKOK – The cold winter months in Europe are driving more travelers to the warm climates of Southeast Asia. To accommodate the increasing number of visitors, countries in the region have been intensively preparing for the winter tourism season. Expansion … Continue reading Southeast Asia is gearing up for winter tourism
Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
MANILA/TAIPEI/SEOUL/TOKYO – As super typhoon “Kong-rey” continues its path through East Asia, it has left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea, prompting urgent preparations in Japan for the storm’s arrival. In the Philippines, “Kong-rey” unleashed … Continue reading Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released its Annual Tourism Monitor for 2024, revealing remarkable growth in international visitor arrivals across 47 Asia Pacific destinations. With a staggering 522 million arrivals in 2023, this marks a 94.3% … Continue reading PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms
Indonesia’s New Era: Prabowo Subianto Takes the Helm
JAKARTA – As the sun rises on October 20, 2024, Indonesia stands on the cusp of a pivotal moment in its political history. The nation’s capital, Jakarta, is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to witness the inauguration of Prabowo … Continue reading Indonesia’s New Era: Prabowo Subianto Takes the Helm