Bangkok Port may close for casino-free entertainment complex
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
Transport minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn proposes closing Bangkok Port, reserving 20% of its Khlong Toei site for housing and using the rest commercially
Japan moves to expand immigration agency and tighten oversight
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
More officers will be hired to tackle unlawful stays and reduce screening delays, while experts review admissions policy and language and life-skills education.
Japan signals renewed readiness to act as yen nears four-decade low
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Tokyo and Washington remain in constant contact as the dollar approaches 164 yen and officials warn against excessive volatility.
Japan finds vital rare earths in Minamitorishima seabed mud
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Analysis of 50 tonnes of mud recovered near Japan’s easternmost island showed that medium and heavy rare earths formed 54% of its total rare earth content.
Thailand-China EV partnership set to power smart mobility
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Thailand and China can combine manufacturing, technology, supply chains, charging networks and skills to build a competitive smart EV ecosystem, experts say.