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PATA Reinforces Cross-Regional Tourism Cooperation

BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Asia Travel Association (PATA) reinforced its commitment to cross-regional tourism, as Chief Executive Officer Noor Ahmad Hamid delivered the keynote address at the “Shaping the Future of Japan-EU Travel,” event held at the EU Pavilion … Continue reading PATA Reinforces Cross-Regional Tourism Cooperation

Germany Opens Antitrust Investigation into Temu:

BERLIN  — Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has launched an official antitrust investigation into Temu, one of the world’s fastest-growing online shopping platforms. The regulator suspects the Chinese-owned marketplace of imposing unlawful pricing restrictions on merchants selling to German consumers … Continue reading Germany Opens Antitrust Investigation into Temu:

“Natural Language Search” – a major boost for travelers

BANGKOK – With iOS 26, Apple is rolling out a significant update to Apple Maps, powered by its Apple Intelligence engine. The standout feature is natural language search, which lets users phrase queries just as they would speak, e.g. “Find … Continue reading “Natural Language Search” – a major boost for travelers

Thailand Post Suspends US-Bound Shipments

BANGKOK – Thailand Post has officially temporarily suspended all international parcel services to the United States, following a sudden shift in U.S. trade policy striking low-value shipment exemptions. The announcement, signed by Acting President Thapanee Amarinrat on August 21, confirmed … Continue reading Thailand Post Suspends US-Bound Shipments