Asia’s Slow Travel Movement in 2026 Japan, Thailand, and Southeast Asia Lead the Charge with Extended Stay Programs and Wellness Initiatives: All You Need To Know

Home » ASIA » Asia’s Slow Travel Movement in 2026 Japan, Thailand, and Southeast Asia Lead the Charge with Extended Stay Programs and Wellness Initiatives: All You Need To Know Published on March 30, 2026 Image generated with Ai Asia’s travel landscape is undergoing a shift in 2026, with slow travel becoming the … Read more

China urges Philippines to stabilize ties amid maritime row

  China called on the Philippines to help create the conditions needed to stabilize and improve bilateral relations as officials concluded two days of talks on their territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Officials held a “candid and in-depth” exchange of views on relations, and international and regional issues, in diplomatic consultations on Saturday … Read more

Indians Are Changing Their Travel Plans in 2026: Find Out Why West Asia is No Longer the Top Choice

Home » India Travel News » Indians Are Changing Their Travel Plans in 2026: Find Out Why West Asia is No Longer the Top Choice Published on March 30, 2026 Image generated with Ai Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have unsettled millions of Indian travellers, holidaymakers are now actively avoiding traditional Gulf … Read more

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

Intel has launched a new range of laptops powered by its Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and MSI. Built on Intel’s 18A process technology, the chips target thin-and-light laptops. Intel says the systems are designed to handle on-device gaming and artificial intelligence workloads while maintaining long battery … Read more

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers. Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans and setting ambitious targets and nearly half of the region could, if they pursue those goals, … Read more

VFS Global appoints Ellerton & Co. as PR partner for Southeast Asia

Singapore – VFS Global has officially appointed Ellerton & Co. as its public relations agency for the ASEAN region.  This strategic mandate encompasses Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, focusing on enhancing VFS Global’s engagement with media and key stakeholders. The partnership is designed to streamline public communication regarding official visa and consular application … Read more

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge

GITEX AI ASIA will return to Singapore for its second edition at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together participants from more than 110 countries. Organisers expect the event to feature more than 550 enterprises and startups, 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion in funds, and more than 175 speakers. The announcement comes amid forecasts of … Read more

More Families in Southeast Asia Sinking Into Debt

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – From Phnom Penh to Bangkok, a growing share of mainland Southeast Asia‘s economic story is no longer about exports, investment or factory growth, but about households borrowing simply to get by. What was once sold as financial inclusion is curdling into financial stress, analysts say, as years of easy credit, weak wage growth, and … Read more

Tackling the Disinformation Ecosystem: System-Based Insights from Southeast Asia

Introduction Influence operations (IOs) are large-scale, covert efforts by state and non-state actors to shape public opinion. These actors strategically deploy not only falsehoods but also so-called curated facts, which closely overlap with disinformation and digital propaganda. Anonymous actors and identifiable accounts rely on specific techniques and exploit social media infrastructure to maximize reach and … Read more

The Invisible Oil Fueling Myanmar’s Genocide

There is a stretch of water between Myanmar, Bangladesh and Thailand where the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the interests of Iran’s “Shadow Fleet” converge. The Andaman Sea is no longer just a migratory route; it has evolved into a lethal criminal ecosystem. Here, invisibility is a deliberate strategy used to move both human lives and … Read more