Second Army Area presses ahead with Prasat Ta Kwai-Hill 350 tourism despite Cambodia objection
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Surin province, the Second Army Area and Bak Dai local authorities will open a special historical and nature tourism route at Prasat Ta Kwai and Hill 350 in June.
TAT launches WILD AWAKE JOURNEY to promote green-season conservation travel
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the WILD AWAKE JOURNEY campaign to encourage responsible green-season travel, wildlife conservation and meaningful experiences in nature.
India scraps tax on foreign investors in government bonds to support rupee
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
India has exempted foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements from tax on interest and capital gains from government securities, aiming to attract steadier foreign capital.
Japan joins US Genesis Mission with US$1bn AI science funding drive
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
The five-year scheme will fund autonomous laboratories and joint projects in quantum technology, fusion and biotech, with each government contributing $500m.
Japan boosts Rapidus funding to spur advanced chip production
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
A new 150 billion yen investment through the IPA backs 2-nm mass production and 1.4-nm research, while giving Tokyo broader voting rights if finances sour.