Japan’s tourism sector braces for fallout from diplomatic spat with China, but diverse markets offer cushion
Across Japan, travel agencies specialising in the Chinese market have reported cancellations of group tours.
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Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone bases
Thai military personnel have been coming under heavy attack from Cambodian drones, prompting Thailand to step up efforts to destroy drone launch sites, many of which are located at casino buildings just across the border.
Malaysian leader tries to nudge warring sides back to table
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he has spoken to the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia, who expressed openness to continue negotiations amid fierce fighting between the two countries.
Thailand can cope with Cambodia’s long-range rockets, says army
The Thai armed forces are prepared to cope with Cambodia’s long-range rockets and the public should not be concerned, according to the spokesman for the Royal Thai Army.
Cambodian rockets again threaten Thai hospital
Rockets fired from Cambodia struck near Phanomdongrak Hospital in Surin province on Wednesday morning. The hospital was earlier hit by a rocket during the fighting in July.
Cambodia withdraws from Thailand-hosted SEA Games
All Cambodian athletes and staff have withdrawn from the 2025 SEA Games due to concerns about travel disruptions if the border conflict with Thailand worsens, according to the secretary-general of the Cambodian National Olympic Committee.
Asia Pacific set for stable growth in 2026 despite global headwinds: Mastercard
Lower energy prices and cheaper Chinese goods are helping households in the region pull ahead of rising costs for the first time in years, Mastercard’s Asia Pacific chief economist David Mann told CNA.
Border strife forces closure of 10 Thai hospitals
About 50 Cambodian rockets struck Thai civilian areas bordering Cambodia and forced the closure of about 190 local health facilities, Thai army and public health officials said on Wednesday.
‘Tramples on democracy’: Beijing slams Taiwan’s year-long Xiaohongshu ban
A spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office rejected Taipei’s justification that the ban on the Chinese lifestyle app was needed to curb online fraud.
Don’t use tariffs to force peace deal, says Thailand
The threat of tariffs should not be used to pressure Thailand to start talks with Cambodia and halt renewed border fighting, Thailand’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, underlining that it was up to its neighbour to de-escalate the conflict.