South Korea’s digital finance debate is intensifying as experts call for nonbank firms to be allowed to issue won-denominated stablecoins – a move they say would ignite innovation, sharpen competition and widen consumers’ payment choices
Opening this week, Reid Park Zoo’s long-awaited Pathway to Asia invites visitors to step into vibrant new habitats for tigers, red pandas and exotic birds, explore expanded education spaces, and enjoy interactive, family-friendly experiences
Condé Nast Traveler guides you on a winding road through Taiwan-past terraced tea gardens shrouded in mist and steaming hot springs-revealing a landscape where age-old traditions, restorative wellness rituals, and modern travel collide
Eco Expo Asia 2026 cements Hong Kong’s standing as a global green‑tech gateway, drawing top innovators, investors and policymakers to unveil bold, cutting‑edge sustainability solutions and ignite new partnerships
Blast Rivals, the high-energy esports showcase, returns to Hong Kong bigger than ever – with more teams, larger venues and global sponsors – as organizers and city officials pitch the city as a springboard for expansion across the Asia‑Pacific
Sunmax brings together Asia-Pacific’s leading medical experts at the Deusaderm APAC Summit 2026 – celebrating 25 years of collagen innovation, strengthened industry collaboration, and breakthrough advances in aesthetic medicine
Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong digs into the finale of “The Dream Life of Mr Kim,” asking whether Nak-su’s surreal odyssey delivers genuine work-life balance or conceals a quieter, more unsettling compromise
Microsoft Source explores how cloud, AI, and data are transforming health care across Asia – enabling real-time outbreak tracking, rapid scaling of telemedicine, and faster, more effective COVID-19 responses
Nexus has launched Australia’s first Collagen Cold Foam – a decadent, collagen-infused drink that pairs beauty-boosting benefits with silky café-style foam, injecting fresh momentum into the country’s better-for-you drinks market
Southeast Asia’s fashion revival is electrifying the global style scene. Designers are reimagining heritage textiles as sleek, modern silhouettes, drawing luxury houses, investors, and trendsetters into the region’s thriving creative hubs
PwC’s latest outlook paints Southeast Asia’s entertainment and media scene as a fast-moving landscape-driven by explosive digital growth, a surging appetite for local content, and rapidly shifting consumer habits across key markets
South Korea’s exports jumped $368.7 billion year-on-year – roughly 74% of that surge was powered by a strong rebound in semiconductor demand, Asia Economy reported Thursday
China is stepping up air connectivity with Central Asia, launching new routes and boosting flights to support growing trade flows and attract more tourists, IntelliNews reports.
Victoria Engku has been appointed CEO of the Sabah Tourism Board, charged with igniting an ambitious post‑pandemic revival and catapulting Sabah onto the global tourism map as a must‑visit destination
Industry executives warn that a global helium squeeze is starting to rattle tech supply chains – pushing up costs and causing delays in chipmaking, medical imaging and advanced manufacturing
Fresh genetic research into Attila’s Huns upends the old stereotype: instead of a single, foreign horde, they formed a multicultural confederation-Central European locals blended with immigrants of East Asian ancestry-forcing historians to rethink this once‑feared power
A K-pop star’s online rave about a “Dubai chewy cookie” has sparked a nationwide snack craze in South Korea. Fans are queuing for hours as the imported treat rapidly disappears from shelves across major cities
At the World Health Expo, Medlab Asia and Asia Health 2024 electrified Asia’s medical landscape-bringing together bold innovators, frontline clinicians, and industry leaders to ignite cross‑border collaboration, unveil breakthrough technologies, and showcase cutting‑edge healthcare solutions that are transforming patient outcomes across the region
A new Verisk Maplecroft report cited by Insurance Journal warns that El Niño’s intensifying extreme weather, combined with ongoing regional conflicts, is driving food-security risks across Asia to alarming new levels
FashionNetwork’s coverage of Central Asia Fashion (September 2017) spotlights a dynamic apparel scene – a rapidly expanding market, bold local designers making their mark, and fresh retail partnerships that are reshaping the region’s fashion landscape