Philippines Emerges as ASEAN’s Largest Tourism Economy

Tourism Becomes a Central Economic Engine The Philippines has officially emerged as the largest tourism economy in ASEAN, according to new regional data. The milestone reflects years of recovery efforts, infrastructure investment, and rising domestic and international travel demand. Tourism leaders say the ranking highlights not only visitor numbers, but the sector’s growing economic weight.…

Pita Limjaroenrat Outlines Thailand’s Political Future and Regional Shifts

Pita Limjaroenrat Outlines Thailand’s Political Future and Regional Shifts

Dialogue Highlights Rising Political Uncertainty Ahead of Thailand’s 2026 Elections The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada hosted a forum featuring Pita Limjaroenrat in Vancouver. The discussion centered on Thailand’s unfolding political landscape and its broader strategic implications. Pita outlined the complexities created by the Constitutional Court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party. He emphasized the…

Marcos Calls for Stronger Philippines-Cambodia Business Partnerships

Marcos Calls for Stronger Philippines-Cambodia Business Partnerships

Marcos Highlights the Importance of Collaboration President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on business executives from the Philippines and Cambodia to deepen cooperation in key sectors. Speaking at the CEO B2B Networking Roundtable in Phnom Penh, he stressed the value of building on growing economic relations to support modernization and sustainable growth. The gathering…