Thailand: Island Closures to Protect Fragile Ecosystems
BANGKOK – In 2025, Thailand continues its commitment to environmental conservation by implementing seasonal closures of several popular islands. These measures are designed to allow natural ecosystems to recover from the impacts of tourism and to ensure visitor safety during … Continue reading Thailand: Island Closures to Protect Fragile Ecosystems
Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business
MUNICH – As part of a congress, the vbw – Bavarian Industry Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V.) examined the business opportunities for Bavarian companies in the Chinese free trade zone of Hainan. “China aims to develop Hainan into … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business
Thailand Celebrates 150 Years of Diplomacy
BANGKOK – Thailand has launched a landmark initiative to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), underscoring the nation’s enduring diplomatic legacy and evolving role in global affairs. The commemorative exhibition, “Once Upon a Time,” was … Continue reading Thailand Celebrates 150 Years of Diplomacy
Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project
CUPERTINO/USA – Apple has quietly scrapped its long-rumored Apple Watch camera project, marking the latest in a series of shelved innovations from the tech giant. According to an exclusive report by Bloomberg, the company had been working on integrating a … Continue reading Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project
Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR – A new wave of economic disruption is sweeping across Southeast Asia, driven by an influx of cheap Chinese goods flooding regional markets. From wardrobes in Johor to garments in Jakarta, Chinese manufacturers—displaced by renewed US tariffs—are saturating … Continue reading Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia