ECONOMY

Russia Seeks to Lease Aircraft From Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam – Russia’s request to lease passenger aircraft from Vietnam illustrates the growing difficulty of sustaining its airlines under …

JAPAN’S EV CONCEPT: ROADS THAT CHARGE CARS

TOKYO, Japan – An electric vehicle that recharges while moving offers an appealing answer to a familiar problem: time spent …

AI: OPPORTUNITY AND RISK FOR GLOBAL FINANCE

BANGKOK, Thailand — Artificial intelligence is becoming both a source of economic momentum and a test of the institutions charged …

Thailand’s Tax Plan Raises Tourism Concerns

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s proposed 1,000-baht tax on international air departures has drawn opposition from hotel operators, exposing a tension …

AI Boom Drives Samsung’s Record Profit

SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics has forecast quarterly operating profit of 107.4 trillion won, approximately $80.2 billion, as the …