New Alcohol Reforms Reshape Thailand’s Tourism Policy
BANGKOK — Thailand has introduced its most significant changes to alcohol regulations in decades, easing restrictions that long puzzled both residents and international visitors. The shift, announced in late 2025, reflects the government’s push to modernize outdated rules, stimulate tourism, … Continue reading New Alcohol Reforms Reshape Thailand’s Tourism Policy
Philippines: Aurora Province Struggles After Typhoon
AURORA PROVINCE, Philippines — Communities along the northeastern coast of Luzon are struggling to regain footing after Super Typhoon Fung-wong — locally known as Uwan — carved a destructive path through Aurora province, unleashing powerful winds, storm surges and landslides … Continue reading Philippines: Aurora Province Struggles After Typhoon
EU Ends Duty-Free Limit for Imports
BRUSSELS Â – On Thursday, the EU Council of Ministers decided that, starting in 2028, customs duties will be imposed on goods from third countries valued below 150 euros, thereby abolishing the currently valid duty-free threshold. The aim of this measure … Continue reading EU Ends Duty-Free Limit for Imports
Grab Injects $60 Million Into Berlin’s Vay
SINGAPORE/BERLIN – Berlin-based mobility startup Vay has secured $60 million in cash from Grab, the Singapore-based technology conglomerate, marking one of the most prominent cross-border investments in remote-driving mobility this year. The agreement includes an option for up to an … Continue reading Grab Injects $60 Million Into Berlin’s Vay
Thailand Suspends U.S.-Brokered Peace Accord
BANGKOK — The government of Thailand announced on Tuesday that it is suspending implementation of the recently signed cease-fire accord with neighbouring Cambodia after a landmine explosion injured four Thai soldiers in Sisaket Province along the contested border. The agreement, … Continue reading Thailand Suspends U.S.-Brokered Peace Accord