Bangkok Airways Plans to Acquire 30 New Jets as ‘The White Lotus’ Drives Tourism Growth
Bangkok Airways is preparing to place an order for up to 30 new aircraft as part of its fleet renewal strategy and to accommodate the anticipated growth in tourism, particularly driven by the success of the television series The White Lotus. The airline plans to...
Singapore’s Defence Budget Hike Drives New Military Acquisitions, Opportunities
The Government of Singapore has announced a 12.4% increase in its defence budget for FY 2025, raising it to SGD 23.4 billion (USD 17.4 billion), the largest allocation among government expenditures. This boost will fund major military acquisitions, including two...
Vietnam Acquires South Korea’s K9 Howitzers in Major Defense Deal
Vietnam is set to boost its artillery capabilities through a USD 276 million agreement with South Korea for 20 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers. This marks a key milestone, as it is Vietnam’s first-ever procurement of South Korean defense equipment. The K9 Thunder,...