Quick takes

Hong Kong shoots itself in the foot – again

Monocle offers an accurate short summary of Hong Kong’s unfailing determination to take strong positions against its self-interest. There will be no quick recovery from this for Hong Kong.

Where can you go in Asia?

Mix Meetings offers a good short summary of which countries/territories are being sensible and which are not.

Thailand to launch a new air show in 2027

This week, TCEB and various key government stakeholders in Thailand announced plans to organise Thailand's first-ever air show in 2027. The event will be held near Pattaya in the country’s developing Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), and the show will offer direct competition to the long-established Singapore Airshow.