CDC warns dengue risk zones are expanding – travelers and local residents in affected regions should take precautions as mosquito-borne infections surge worldwide
Five US tech giants’ hidden debts soar to $1.65tn on opaque AI funding – Nikkei Asia
Five leading US tech giants have amassed $1.65tn in hidden liabilities tied to opaque AI investments, Nikkei Asia reports, raising concerns over transparency, risk, and regulators’ ability to track systemic …
Lucrative Sponsorships Fuel a Sports-Ownership Boom as Dealmaking Hits Record Highs
Big Asian tycoons are ditching sponsor logos for ownership stakes – pouring into sports franchises and fueling a wave of record dealmaking across the region, Reuters reports, as investors chase …
Scientists discover giant “last titan” dinosaur, Southeast Asia’s largest ever – Science Daily
Scientists have unveiled fossils of the “last titan,” a colossal sauropod identified as Southeast Asia’s largest known dinosaur, reshaping views on the region’s late Cretaceous ecosystems.
Da Nang Overrun: South Korean Tourism Boom Sparks Local Backlash
Da Nang’s tourism boom-fueled by a surge of South Korean visitors and investment-is testing local patience as soaring prices, cultural clashes and relentless development stoke growing resentment
Health equity takes centre stage in medical research funding
Australia’s Medical Research Future Fund is sharpening its focus on health equity – directing fresh investments to underserved communities and prioritising research designed to reverse widening gaps in care
I’ll pick #2: “From Farm to Future: Making Asia’s Food Systems Resilient and Sustainable” – it’s forward-looking and engaging. If you’d like a different tone, pick one of these: – Concise: “Asia’s Resilient, Sustainable Food Systems” – Urgent/call-to-act
Across Asia, escalating climate shocks, surging urban populations and repeated supply disruptions are forcing a radical overhaul of food systems – spurring governments and businesses to invest in resilience, smart …
Hong Kong Fashion Fest presents eight flagship programmes for its third edition (with photos) – www.info.gov.hk
Hong Kong Fashion Fest returns for its third edition, unveiling eight flagship programmes that spotlight local creativity, global trends and industry collaboration, organisers announced today.
Step Aboard MSC World Asia: Spectacular New Venues Transform Onboard Entertainment
MSC Cruises has unveiled exciting new entertainment spaces aboard MSC World Asia – from immersive theaters and electrifying live performances to family-friendly attractions – broadening the line’s onboard leisure offerings
1) National energy emergency declared as Iran conflict threatens regional power supply 2) Looming energy crisis – emergency announced amid Iran war’s threat to electricity supplies 3) Energy alarm: emergency declared as Iran conflict imperils power grids
As the Iran war tightens regional fuel supplies, the Philippines has declared a national energy emergency – and officials warn the shock could spiral into a broader energy crisis across …
Asian equities face renewed turbulence as AI-linked stocks swing sharply, with investors weighing lofty valuations, policy risks and earnings uncertainty ahead of key data.
Here are several engaging rewrites you can choose from – different tones included: – Khiva Unveiled: Walk the Streets of Central Asia’s Timeless Medieval City – Step Into Khiva: Explore a Perfectly Preserved Medieval World – Khiva Revealed: Inside th
Behind Khiva’s sunbaked mud-brick walls lies one of Central Asia’s most exquisitely preserved medieval cities – a maze of slender minarets, bustling caravanserais and hushed mosques where centuries of Silk …
Dollar Holds at 101.55 as AI-Led Rout Sends Asian Markets Reeling (2026)
The dollar steadied at 101.55 on Tuesday as an AI-driven tech rout swept across Asian markets, hammering chipmakers and cloud firms and sending investors scrambling into safer assets
The regional contest “Art on Equal Terms: Sport and Artificial – UNESCO” brought together young creators from across the region to reimagine sport through the lenses of equality, inclusion and …
– The surprising true origins of Southeast Asia’s tropical forests – How Southeast Asia’s lush forests began – and why it’s unexpected – Hidden beginnings: the unexpected origin story of Southeast Asia’s tropical forests – What really gave rise to Southea
New research reveals Southeast Asia’s lush tropical forests are far younger than previously believed – a discovery that overturns assumptions about the region’s biodiversity, climate history and conservation priorities
Kyoto is moving to bar visitors from the intimate, private alleys of its famed geisha district after a wave of “out-of-control” behavior – from harassment to intrusive photography – outraged …
Here are some engaging, source-free title options: – Southeast Asia’s Solar Boom: Who Will Pay to Keep the Lights On? – Solar Surge in Southeast Asia – Who Bears the Cost of Reliable Power? – Who Foots the Bill for Reliable Power in Southeast Asia’s Sola
Southeast Asia is sprinting toward solar power as governments chase ambitious green targets – but nagging questions about long-term costs, rising subsidy burdens and who will ultimately foot the bill …
From smoky satay skewers kissed by flame to tangy green papaya salads that sing with lime and chili, Austin’s Southeast Asian scene is blazing-discover 13 standout spots where chefs reimagine …
It’s time South Asian fashion finally got its credit – Dazed
As South Asian designers reshape global runways, a new Dazed feature argues the industry can no longer ignore their influence, heritage, and innovation in contemporary fashion.
1. Thailand Selects Four Tourist Provinces for New Casino-Entertainment Resorts (recommended) 2. Thailand Bets on Tourism: Four Provinces Chosen for Casino-Entertainment Complexes 3. Four Tourist Provinces Poised for Mega Casino-Entertainment Resorts
Thailand has singled out four of its prime tourist provinces for ambitious casino-entertainment resorts – a high-stakes push to supercharge visitor numbers and lift tax revenues, even as social unease …