ECONOMY

EU-CHINA CAR DEAL: CUTS OR GROWTH ?

BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Union presented its agreement with China as a breakthrough that could more than halve Chinese …

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 …