JTB Corp. will acquire EXO Travel Group, expanding its Asia destination management network. The deal strengthens JTB’s regional reach and supports post-pandemic tourism recovery.

A drawn-out Iran conflict threatens Asia’s tech lifelines, from semiconductor supply chains to energy-hungry data centres, raising costs, delaying production and unsettling global digital infrastructure.

Africa’s breakthrough World Cup performances have intensified scrutiny in Asia, where fans and officials alike are questioning development pathways, investment, and coaching standards.

The world’s second-richest nation leads Southeast Asia in materials science, placing two universities in the global top 10, according to a new ranking, VnExpress International reports.

Bangkok’s dessert scene has a new star: butter tteok. Lifestyle Asia maps out the Korean-inspired bakeries serving this chewy, buttery treat-and why locals are rushing to try it.

Vietnam is turning to self-care to ease strain on Southeast Asia’s crowded healthcare systems, as policymakers and patients embrace prevention, digital tools and community-based support.

Asia Live, a sprawling restaurant and food emporium, has opened in Silicon Valley, offering dozens of pan-Asian eateries, specialty markets and late-night dining options.

Australian fashion retailer Cotton On has refuted reports it will close stores in Asia, assuring customers and staff its operations in key markets will remain unchanged.

The 14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and Game Changer Awards featured a standout performance by Yeek, underscoring Asia Society’s role in spotlighting innovative global talent.

Sun Life reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by strong growth in its Asia business, as higher insurance sales and investment gains offset weaker results in North America.

Asia’s high-net-worth insurance market is rapidly expanding, yet remains underpenetrated. A new McKinsey report reveals untapped potential and strategic opportunities for insurers.

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 an expanded FIFA World Cup to a high-stakes Winter Olympics, 2026 is set to ignite sports fever worldwide – stadium-sized spectacles, dramatic comeback runs from legends, and a fresh …

Chulalongkorn University soars into the global top 20 and claims a spot among Asia’s top four in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, underscoring its accelerating rise in …

Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu has unveiled a bold new brand identity, shedding its “lifestyle guide” label as it pushes to expand its reach and stitch itself more deeply into everyday …

A new study in Scientific Reports uncovers a troubling blind spot: Central Asia’s climate adaptation policies largely ignore mental health impacts, leaving trauma unaddressed and undermining the region’s resilience to …

Rising tensions with Iran are rocking Asia’s food systems – exposing brittle supply chains, sending food prices higher, and forcing governments to urgently overhaul their food-security plans

From AI-driven demand forecasting to live inventory visibility and lightning-fast supply chains, footwear and apparel brands are erasing stockouts, trimming markdowns, and matching products to rapidly shifting consumer tastes in …

A Korean reality show has ignited a fierce debate over what counts as “real” competition – polarizing audiences worldwide. Viewers argue its unfiltered, unscripted drama might be the last truly …