TOURISM

ASEAN Forum Calls for Journalism Protection

BALI, Indonesia — Indonesia is urging its Southeast Asian neighbors to strengthen protection for journalistic work, bringing a regional dimension …

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 …

Japan’s Data Leaks Reveal a Wider Cyber Threat

TOKYO, Japan – Japan urged companies and financial institutions to strengthen their defenses on Friday as a succession of data …

Vietnam’s Railway Project: Ambition Meets Reality

HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam’s planned North–South high-speed railway would redraw the country’s economic geography: a 1,541-kilometer connection linking Hanoi and Ho …

BANGKOK UPDATE: RAIN EASES, FLOOD RISK REMAINS

BANGKOK, Thailand — Easing rainfall brought some relief to Thailand’s flooded capital, but the latest official assessments showed an uneven …