Asia Society’s Asia Game Changer Awards SoCal spotlights bold Asian and Asian American trailblazers who are reimagining the arts, business, and social-impact landscape – amplifying transformative ideas and action across Southern California
Small, resource-poor, and easy to overlook, Singapore has quietly built Southeast Asia’s most advanced air force and navy-turning wealth, cutting‑edge technology, and shrewd strategic partnerships into a potent, modern military
Asia-Pacific drug regulators are being urged to reduce duplicate reviews and streamline approval processes, aiming to speed patient access to new medicines across the region.
AirAsia has revamped its in‑flight power bank rules to sharpen passenger safety – rolling out stricter capacity limits, mandatory easy‑to‑read labelling and stronger cabin‑handling procedures on every flight
The UN’s ESCAP is sounding the alarm: the Asia-Pacific must urgently close financing and technology gaps to scale ocean-based climate solutions – and stronger regional cooperation is essential to unlock the blue economy’s full potential
BeIN Asia Pacific has clinched exclusive Wimbledon broadcast rights across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong through 2031 – a major coup that supercharges its tennis slate and promises even more world-class sporting drama for fans across the region
New research finds East Asia’s main summer rain belt has been steadily drifting north in recent decades – a shift that’s increasing flood and heatwave danger for millions across China, Korea and Japan
Indonesia has ramped up immigration enforcement in Bali, cracking down on foreigners who work without the proper permits or barter services for goods. Authorities say the tougher measures are meant to protect local jobs and bring order back to the island’s bustling tourist scene
A startling new survey reveals that one in six South Korean Gen Zers used GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs last year – a surge that lays bare intense body‑image pressures and has sparked fierce debate over safety, access and the need for stronger regulation
Travel + Leisure Asia journeys into the heart of Indian fine dining, chronicling how a visionary chef lifted modest regional flavours-once simmering in home kitchens-onto the global gastronomic stage
Retailers are increasingly turning to AI-generated fashion models to cut costs, widen representation and speed up campaigns – but the trend is igniting new debates over authenticity, ethics and the future of human jobs
Bollywood’s rising star Shraddha Kapoor has clinched a coveted spot on Forbes’ 2016 30 Under 30 Asia list in the Entertainment & Sports category – a thrilling testament to her dazzling, meteoric rise in Indian cinema
DBS has rejected speculation that its Indonesia unit will merge with Bank Central Asia – even as analysts say such a tie‑up could deliver strategic advantages and widen both lenders’ regional footprint
With competition in China’s crowded AI market intensifying, Tencent is ramping up its overseas push – pursuing new users and revenue as domestic rivals erode its home advantage
Agoda’s latest data, featured on Yahoo Finance, shows consistent demand for intra-regional travel across Southeast Asia. Travelers are favoring short-haul getaways-think weekend beach trips and city escapes-and increasingly choosing flexible booking options
Shares of Nvidia, AMD and Dell tumbled as a global tech sell-off swept markets, forcing investors to reassess previously sky-high AI valuations. Fresh doubts over ongoing funding and cooling demand sent shockwaves through the sector
Day 4 of the 2026 Asian Games belonged to India: Mirabai Chanu carved a fresh chapter in the nation’s sporting annals, while the soft tennis squad produced a landmark run – together they showcased India’s growing strength across multiple sports
Published in Science, a new study traces Central Asia’s steppe‑desert across the Cenozoic, revealing how tectonic uplift and shifting climates sculpted landscapes, remade biodiversity, and unleashed episodic surges of dust into the atmosphere
In Made in Asia Ep. 12, entrepreneur Teo Yi Ping pulls back the curtain on PWRHOUSE – the vibrant, inclusive fitness community she built from the ground up. She shares how she champions boldness and belonging while juggling the breakneck pace of running a business with the rewarding, messy realities of motherhood in modern Hong Kong
Future of Health Asia 2026 will bring together policymakers, investors, and healthcare leaders to harmonize regulations, direct capital where it’s needed most, and transform care delivery – accelerating the rise of resilient, sustainable health systems across the region