TAT reinforces Thailand’s global leadership in holistic luxury tourism through wellness, culture, and meaningful travel experiences

WASHINGTON Dec 22 (AFP) - In a parallel reality, Queen Elizabeth II gushes over cheese puffs, a gun-toting Saddam Hussein struts into a wrestling ring, and Pope John Paul II attempts skateboarding.

HONG KONG Dec 22 (AFP) - Asian markets rallied Monday and gold hit a record high as the latest round of US data boosted hopes for more interest rate cuts, while worries over AI spending also subsided.

• Visa and Sun Group have joined forces to make traveling to Vietnam easier and more rewarding.
• The collaboration combines Visa's AI-powered payment technology with Sun Group's destination network, giving travelers seamless bookings, secure payments, and perso

• Pyxis secured S$13 million in the first close of its S$18 million growth funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in its vessel technology, commercial traction, and regional growth strategy.

KUALA LUMPUR 22 Dec (AFP) - Southeast Asian foreign ministers are set to meet Monday in Malaysia for crisis talks aimed at halting deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which pressed on despite regional and international diplomacy.

Standing behind the product: How a 10-year, unlimited-mileage commitment addresses regional hesitations and accelerates the Middle East’s EV transition.

MUMBAI 22 Dec (AFP) - From fleets of private trailers to personal chefs and sprawling entourages, Bollywood stars' "obnoxious" demands are driving up production costs and putting a strain on the Indian film industry's finances, insiders say.

KUALA LUMPUR 22 Dec – Crewstone International Sdn Bhd, a licensed and regulated private equity and private credit manager, announced today an additional RM10 million commitment to Zen Vision Group Sdn Bhd, structured as part of a broader, multi-tranche investment programme curren