Vietnam’s Luxury Boom: The Rise of the Wealthy
HANOI – Vietnam’s rapidly expanding consumer class increasingly turns to luxury goods, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s economic landscape. As the country’s economy grows fastest in Southeast Asia, the rise of an affluent middle class is reshaping consumer … Continue reading Vietnam’s Luxury Boom: The Rise of the Wealthy
Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
TOKYO – Japan Airlines (JAL) has returned to normal operations after a cyberattack led to significant disruptions, delaying both domestic and international flights and temporarily halting same-day ticket sales. The attack, which began early Thursday morning, affected internal and external … Continue reading Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
BANGKOK/JAKARTA – On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in modern history, claiming the lives of nearly 230,000 people across 14 countries, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand … Continue reading Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
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
Honda and Nissan to Begin Merger Talks
TOKYO — Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. have reportedly agreed to enter into merger talks. According to a report by the Nikkei newspaper on Tuesday, the two companies are in discussions to form a new holding company … Continue reading Honda and Nissan to Begin Merger Talks