TAT Launches Surf Therapy as Thailand’s Coastal Wellness Tourism Model

TAT’s 2026 Thailand Surf Therapy event in Phang-nga promotes surf-based emotional healing, enhancing coastal tourism and wellness through international partnerships and preparing for diverse therapeutic programs. Key Points In June 2026, the Tourism...

China’s Limited Aspirations as a Multilateral Architect

China is expanding its influence in international organizations, balancing leadership ambitions with institutional limits and global interests. Key Points Beijing's Ambitions: China seeks to influence international...

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...

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...

China’s Climate Toolkit: Quest for an Effective Strategy

China's April 2026 emissions assessment strengthens its carbon neutrality agenda, setting binding targets across ministries and provinces. Key Points Enhanced Emissions Assessment Measures China’s April 2026 emissions...

Bangkok and Tokyo Launch Joint Tourism Campaign

Bangkok and Tokyo are boosting tourism through a reciprocal campaign across transit networks and digital platforms, promoting attractions to increase awareness and strengthen cooperation between the two capitals in...

ASEAN Finalizes DEFA to Build a US$2 Trillion Digital Economy by 2030

ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement, to be signed in November 2025, aims to harmonize digital trade regulations and boost the regional digital economy to US$2 trillion by 2030. Key Points ASEAN's...