Bangkok Chosen to Host Inaugural Asia Edition of CNN's Global Perspectives
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Timed to coincide with the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, the invitation-only forum will draw 400–500 senior leaders to the Ritz-Carlton on 14 October
Asia Dominates Global Green Tech Boom as China Leads Patent Race, Thailand Urges Adopters to Step Up
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The Ministry of Commerce reveals a sharp acceleration in sustainability innovations, with China leading the global patent race ahead of Japan and the US
Thailand is Selected as First Market in Asia Pacific to Launch Visa Destinations
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand, 14 May 2026 – Visa today announced the expansion of its global, passion‑led travel programme, Visa Destinations, into Asia Pacific, launching in Thailand as the first market in the region.
ASEAN Regulators Call for Faster Liberalisation and Green Transition to Weather Aviation Crisis
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Senior regulators from Thailand, Singapore, and ASEAN urge coordinated reform in air services, workforce development, and sustainable fuels as the Middle East conflict squeezes regional connectivity and drives up fares
Asia-Pacific Airports Recast as Drivers of Shared Prosperity at Bangkok Summit
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
More than 450 aviation leaders convene in Bangkok for ACI's annual regional assembly, with sustainability, digital transformation, and a looming 10-billion-passenger milestone dominating the agenda
Japan and Vietnam Forge Economic Security Alliance Amid Global Supply Chain Volatility
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledges deeper cooperation in critical minerals and energy as Tokyo seeks to bolster regional resilience against Middle East shocks
Asia's Cross-Border Payments Market to Hit $24tn by 2033 — and Thailand Is Helping Lead the Way
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
Thailand ranks second in regional optimism as Asia-Pacific's cross-border payments market races toward a $24 trillion valuation by 2033, driven by QR interoperability and real-time payment links.