Both Thailand and Indonesia have grown into strong, growing tech hubs for tech talents globally. For developers, product managers, designers, and remote workers looking beyond the usual choices, these two Southeast Asian countries keep coming up in conversations with individuals asking which is the better choice for building a tech career. You see it in places like Bangkok, where co-working spaces, startup meetups, and regional tech offices are becoming part of the city’s everyday rhythm. And then there’s Bali, which has evolved from a tourist hotspot into a magnet for remote workers and indie builders trying to mix work with a different pace of…
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Full screen in popup Populous’ plans for an expansion of India’s Eden Gardens cricket stadium Populous has unveiled proposals to expand the historic Eden Gardens cricket ground in Kolkata, India. The London-based practice is working on upgrades to the world’s third largest cricket stadium which will boost its capacity from 68,000 to 85,000 and provide a greater range of seating options. The scheme will also add a museum and 41,000sq ft of new hospitality space, including a new Sky Deck and Sky Lounge offering views of the nearby park and river. Built in 1864, Eden Gardens is often described as…
Gasgoo Munich- At a recent China-UAE business promotion event in Beijing, DiDi Autonomous Driving outlined its international ambitions, identifying the United Arab Emirates as its first overseas market. Zhang Bo, co-founder of DiDi and CEO of the autonomous driving unit, was invited to a roundtable discussion, where he highlighted plans to collaborate with local partners in the UAE to roll out Robotaxi services. Initial testing and pilot programs are expected to begin within the year.In November 2025, the company joined Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster and entered into a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment…
Hong Kong hosted the AI and robotics fair where humanoid robots boxed and played music as part of InnoEX 2026 and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), which ran from 13 to 16 April 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The innovation-and-technology showcase reflects a broader trend of robots expanding into service and public functions. Unitree unveiled four models with advanced capabilities, including navigation assistance and support in emergencies, with some able to operate fire hoses in hazardous settings. At the exhibition, robots also performed martial arts style routines and mimicked musical instruments, highlighting…
President Xi said in “today’s world, chaos abounds, and the international order is crumbling into disarray” during a meeting with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing.Britain’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to meet her US counterpart after he said “a small bit of economic pain” caused by the Iran war was worth it to prevent Tehran getting a nuclear weapon.The comments by US treasury secretary Scott Bessent put him at odds with the Chancellor, who has gone public with her anger and frustration at the “folly” of America’s actions in the Middle East and its financial fallout on families.Read…
A sharp rebound in air travel across Southeast Asia is redrawing the region’s aviation map, with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport emerging as a rapidly expanding hub that now sits just behind Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the contest for regional dominance, sending a competitive shockwave through tourism and airline networks. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! New Numbers Reveal a Shifting Airport HierarchyPublicly available traffic data for 2024 and early 2025 show Kuala Lumpur International Airport consolidating its position as one of Southeast Asia’s foremost hubs, while Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has closed the gap and now ranks immediately behind…
Vancouver-based FPX Nickel (TSX-V: FPX; US-OTCQB) secured another year of funding from Japan’s state-backed metals agency as the mining sector races to identify new sources of battery-grade nickel outside traditional sulfide deposits. The company announced Tuesday it will continue its Global Generative Exploration Alliance with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) through March 2027, with a $1.2 million budget earmarked for the fourth year of their international property search. The partnership targets awaruite nickel deposits, a naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy that FPX believes could offer processing advantages over conventional nickel sulfide ores. Alliance structure reflects growing confidence Keith Patterson,…
AutomobilesJapanese company aims to achieve target in 5 years, using India as export hubSuzuki already ranks first in market share in five African nations, including Angola, where it holds an 81% share, as of the year ending March 2026. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)TOKYO — Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor sees in Africa a vast market that could become its next India. Source link
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed 24 memorandums of understanding on Monday, as the two nations seek to build on record bilateral trade.The agreements were signed at the UAE-China Business Promotion Conference, themed “From Vision to Value,” which gathered ministers, senior officials and business leaders from both countries to explore new avenues for cooperation, investment and innovation.The conference was held on the sidelines of the official visit by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, who is leading a high-level delegation to China.Attendees pose for a group photo at the UAE-China Business…
Return travel begins as intercity demand shifts Intercity rail services showed a clear transition into return travel mode, with people from regional areas beginning their journeys back to Bangkok in preparation for the end of the holiday. Total intercity ridership reached 86,424 passenger trips, slightly below projections by 3.47%. Of these, 45,397 were inbound passengers and 41,027 outbound. Southern Line: 30,018 passenger trips (15,547 inbound / 14,471 outbound), with 63 train services in operation Northeastern Line: 22,284 passenger trips (12,235 inbound / 10,049 outbound), with 47 train services Northern Line: 15,128 passenger trips (7,779 inbound / 7,349…