L’Oréal is celebrating what it calls a “year of outperformance” as the global beauty market rebounds – even as The Moodie Davitt Report warns North Asia travel retail remains “challenging

Thailand’s baht is back under the microscope as policymakers consider tighter controls, the SET’s near-term outlook cools, and Asia’s tech sector flashes mixed signals about the region’s growth prospects

From the expanded FIFA World Cup to the high-stakes Winter Olympics, 2026 is set to thrill sports fans with global showpieces, star comebacks and new talents on the biggest stages.

Chulalongkorn University has been ranked among the world’s top 20 and Asia’s top 4 in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, underscoring its global research impact.

Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, dropping its “lifestyle guide” positioning as it seeks broader influence and deeper integration with everyday consumer culture.

A new Scientific Reports study finds Central Asia’s climate adaptation policies largely ignore mental health impacts, raising concerns about unaddressed trauma and future resilience.

Escalating conflict with Iran is shaking Asia’s food systems, exposing vulnerabilities in supply chains, spiking prices, and forcing governments to rethink food security strategies.

Footwear and apparel brands are turning to AI-driven demand forecasting, real-time inventory visibility and agile supply chains to curb stockouts, reduce markdowns and align products with shifting consumer demand.

A Korean reality show is sparking debate over what counts as “real” competition, as viewers question whether its raw, unscripted drama makes it the last truly honest sport on screen.

Spain’s Santander is revamping its Asia-Pacific operations, streamlining regional units and shifting focus to corporate and investment banking, the FT reports, citing internal strategy moves.

Central Asia Metals disclosed in a TR-1 filing that Barclays PLC has reconfigured its major holdings – a move that hints at changing institutional sentiment and could influence the miner’s …

Hong Kong travel agencies are reporting a surge in bookings to Central Asia, as curious tourists flock to its “mysterious” landscapes – from windswept steppes and crumbling Soviet-era relics to …

The Gates Foundation is partnering with India to build AI-driven tools that help farmers boost yields and weather shocks – with plans to scale the technology across key markets in …

No Asian team made a deep run at this World Cup – a disappointing outcome that has reignited urgent questions about talent pipelines, the health of domestic leagues and the …

BOE and UNESCO have launched the Asia-Pacific Science Club Network and the 2026 Science Challenge – bold new initiatives designed to ignite youth innovation and strengthen STEM collaboration across the …

Across Southeast Asia, governments are raising age limits and rolling out bans to curb children’s social media use – but experts warn these hardline moves prompt tough questions: how will …

Medical Fair Asia 2026 in Singapore will bring together the region’s healthcare leaders, innovators and policymakers for a dynamic, immersive showcase of cutting-edge medical technologies – igniting new partnerships, shaping …

Stroll through Chicago’s Uptown on Argyle Street – a compact, colorful lane brimming with lively Asian restaurants, bustling markets, and fragrant bakeries – now hailed by Choose Chicago as a …

Tatler Asia’s 2026 guide spotlights 35 unmissable Southeast Asian fashion brands, celebrating a region on the rise where age-old craftsmanship fuses with daring innovation to produce designs poised for the …

Renowned Chinese actor Tong Dawei will appear at the Asia Society’s upcoming forum in New York, offering firsthand insight into how cross‑cultural collaboration is reshaping Chinese cinema and helping it …