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A Dazzling Fusion of Light, Culture, and Innovation

BANGKOK – Bangkok has become a beacon of nighttime tourism with the launch of the Bangkok Illumination Festival 2024, a spectacular event designed to showcase the city’s cultural vibrancy and innovative spirit. Hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) … Continue reading A Dazzling Fusion of Light, Culture, and Innovation

Malaysia Approves New Search for Missing Flight MH370

KUALA LUMPUR – In a significant development for the families of the 239 people who vanished aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the Malaysian government has agreed in principle to resume the search for the missing aircraft, ten years after it … Continue reading Malaysia Approves New Search for Missing Flight MH370

ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation

TOKYO – Japanese ANA Holdings Co., Ltd. (ANA Group) and Hong Kong-based First Eastern Aviation Holdings have agreed that ANA Group will acquire the seven percent stake in Peach held by First Eastern. As a result, ANA Group now owns … Continue reading ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation

Vietnam: Expected growth rate of 6.4 percent

HANOI – Vietnam’s economy showcased impressive resilience and growth in 2024, driven by robust GDP expansion, strong trade performance, significant foreign direct investment (FDI), a thriving manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, and a dynamic labor market. Vietnam’s GDP growth exceeded expectations … Continue reading Vietnam: Expected growth rate of 6.4 percent

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

NVIDIA Unveils Revolutionary Tiny AI Supercomputer

SANTA CLARA/USA – In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence and robotics, NVIDIA has unveiled its latest innovation—a compact AI supercomputer designed to deliver a staggering 70 trillion operations per second (TOPS) at an accessible … Continue reading NVIDIA Unveils Revolutionary Tiny AI Supercomputer

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

ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released

SHANGHAI – Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026 are to be unveiled at ITB China 2025, 27 – 29 May in Shanghai. ITB China, organized at the Shanghai World … Continue reading ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released

Thailand Shines at CineAsia 2024, 1.500 professionals attending

BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly participated in CineAsia 2024, solidifying the nation’s position as a premier destination for filmmakers and a key player in the global film industry. Held from December 9-12 at Icon Cineconic and … Continue reading Thailand Shines at CineAsia 2024, 1.500 professionals attending