Japan steps up defence equipment export drive in Southeast Asia
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Japan’s defence minister is using a Southeast Asia tour to promote revised export rules, while Indonesia signals interest in cooperation under the new framework.
Hantavirus in focus: what Thailand knows so far after cruise ship cluster abroad
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
WHO has assessed the global risk from the hantavirus cruise ship cluster as low. Thailand says it has found no domestic cases and is strengthening surveillance.
Middle East Conflict Sends Fertiliser Costs Soaring for Asia's Rice Farmers
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Surging urea prices driven by Hormuz Strait disruptions are squeezing rice farmers across Asia, threatening to cut yields and deepen food insecurity across the region
AIS Launches Southeast Asia's First 5G-Advanced Network
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Thailand's largest mobile operator unveils next-generation 5G capabilities powered by carrier aggregation and AI, setting a new regional benchmark ahead of the eventual shift to 6G