Vietnam tourism rise challenges Thailand and quality goals
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Vietnam’s 2025 foreign arrivals topped 21 million, with Chinese visitors outnumbering Thailand’s, but growth now brings a test of quality and sustainability.
ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are accelerating investment in AI, semiconductors and data centres, but ASEAN’s AI boom is also fuelling concerns over job losses, inequality, energy demand, water stress and a possible tech bubble.