Japan's upcoming foreign worker system is drawing attention to the shortage of Japanese language teachers needed to support workers entering the country.
Hoshino Resorts has turned a 19th-century Japanese prison into a benchmark for heritage hospitality, demonstrating how tourism investment can sustain cultural assets long-term.
Thailand's high-net-worth outbound segment is drawing structured investment from global luxury hotel groups, with COMO Hotels and Resorts the latest to formalize a dedicated regional sales architecture.
Co-living in Singapore has moved from conversion to ground-up construction. Mber's 61-unit Serangoon launch marks the format's maturation as an asset class.
The MICHELIN Sommelier Award in Vietnam 2026 went to Mai Bich Ngoc of ONVIT, recognized for beverage pairings that span wine to pine mushroom soju alongside a multicultural menu.