Thai AirAsia Bets on China and Long-Haul Routes for Growth
Photo Credit: AX GROUP Thai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6–9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, driven by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming a strong tourism recovery.…
China Instructs Banks to Limit US Treasury Holdings Amid Market Risks
China has advised domestic banks to curb their exposure to US Treasuries amid concerns over market volatility, as the country’s holdings fall to their lowest level in 18 years, according…
China Prioritizes Self-Reliance Ahead of US Negotiations
This week, China held a key political meeting focused on internal policies and strategic planning ahead of upcoming talks with the US. The event highlights China’s emphasis on domestic stability…
Limited Impact Expected on Tourism Market from China-Japan Dispute
Amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan, Thailand’s tourism industry is unlikely to experience a sharp increase in Chinese visitors during this peak season, primarily due to limited flight capacity…
Seamless QR Payment Experience for Travelers between China and Thailand
Credit: Stock Photo Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can now enjoy easier, seamless payments through expanded QR code interoperability, enabled by cross-border cooperation between UnionPay and Thai payment networks. Powered by…
Trump says he will visit China in April after call with Xi
Credit and Source: BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgdr1vlz7ko Photo Credit: Getty Images President Donald Trump has said he agreed to visit Beijing in April and invited Chinese President Xi Jinping for a…
US Signs Rare Earth MOUs with Malaysia and Thailand: A Strategy to Counter China?
Photo Credit: Reuters The United States has intensified efforts to reduce reliance on China for rare earth minerals—its primary supplier—by signing agreements with Malaysia and Thailand on Sunday, including one…
China Calls on Trump to Ease Trade Restrictions in Exchange for Possible Investments
China is urging the Trump administration to relax certain national-security restrictions on Chinese investments in the United States. In return, it appears Xi Jinping may be seeking reciprocal concessions or…
China Plans to Deploy 300,000 Autonomous Taxis
Photo Credit: Xinhua via South China Morning Post By 2030, China is expected to have approximately 300,000 driverless taxis operating across its four major cities, driven by advances in artificial…
China prepares for US trade negotiations aimed at excluding it
The trade ceasefire between Washington and Beijing may currently be holding, but China is growing increasingly cautious about broader developments: the United States’ efforts to establish deals that could isolate…