Asia-Pacific Healthcare Is Heading for a Reckoning It Can No Longer Ignore

Asia-Pacific, home to 60% of the global population, faces healthcare challenges with only 22% of health spending and doctor-to-patient ratios significantly below WHO minimum standards. Key Points Asia-Pacific hosts 60% of the global...

Vietnam’s Industrial Surge Redefines the “Single-Location” Investment Strategy

Northern Vietnam has become a key "China-plus-one" hub, ideal for time-sensitive supply chains and efficient cross-border component flows, enhancing regional manufacturing and logistics capabilities. Key...

Bangkok Restaurant’s Renminbi-Only Policy Sparks Legal Scrutiny in Thailand

A viral TikTok alleges a Chinese noodle shop in Bangkok refused Thai baht, demanding renminbi and inflating bills. Thai authorities investigate potential legal violations...

China Retaliates with Trade Curbs on U.S. Firms

China imposed trade restrictions on U.S. firms, targeting those with minimal China ties, after U.S. actions against Chinese companies. Key Points China imposed trade restrictions on...

Yum! Brands Sells Pizza Hut for $2.7B; China Business Separate

Yum! Brands selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, LongRange acquires outside China; Yum China buys mainland operations, boosting growth. Key Points Yum! Brands' Strategic Sale Yum! Brands...

TAT and Agoda Partner to Boost Thailand Tourism With Digital Intelligence

The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Agoda partnered to boost global tourism using digital technology, promoting sustainable practices, wellness travel, and emerging destinations, enhancing Thailand’s cultural and travel appeal. Key...

Zespri Secures Top Honor at NZ-China Business Awards

Zespri won the Supreme Award at the 2026 New Zealand China Business Awards for excellence in NZ-China trade relations. Key Points Zespri won the Supreme Award and Large Business Trade category...