Japan seeks safer rail crossing warnings for foreign visitors
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
A safety probe into the death of a Taiwanese visitor in Saga has prompted calls for fences, clearer signs and multilingual alerts at crossings near tourist sites.
Stablecoins Are Laying the Rails for the Next Generation of Global Finance, Experts Declare
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
From crop insurance in Africa to remittances in Bolivia, stablecoins are proving their real-world utility — and a wave of regulatory clarity is opening the door to institutional adoption at scale
US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asia — blockade escalates
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
US naval forces intercept three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, intensifying a maritime blockade that disrupts global energy flows and raises geopolitical tensions
Asia's Open Finance Ambitions Demand Interoperability, Smarter Regulation, and Human-Centred Design
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
From BIS cross-border pilots to TikTok-embedded loans, panellists argue that Asia’s financial future hinges on connecting fragmented silos into a unified trust framework
Suphajee to visit US for USTR talks on Section 301
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun will travel to the US in May for USTR talks on Section 301 probes, while also attending SelectUSA and pushing for tariff exemptions.
Thailand, Oman deepen tourism cooperation, push wellness hub
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thailand and Oman are stepping up co-marketing, air connectivity and two-way tourism while pushing sustainable travel and Thailand’s medical and wellness strengths.
PCD warns of severe wastewater risk as drought and El Niño fears grow
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Pollution Control Department has warned that falling water levels during a possible El Niño phase could raise the risk of severe wastewater pollution and algal blooms.