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 to keep the lights on could stall the surge
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 ancestral recipes with modern technique and Texas-sized ambition
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.
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 and political tensions continue to simmer
Global jet makers are unveiling ultra-luxury private planes to woo Asia’s surging billionaire ranks – betting that bespoke cabins, extended-range capability and tailor-made service will sell even as economic headwinds gather
Asian officials publicly downplayed the U.S. midterms, but behind closed doors many quietly welcomed the outcome – viewing a steadier, less volatile Washington as essential for regional security and smooth trade
The Australian Academy of Science’s Women in STEM decadal plan presents a bold roadmap to boost women’s participation, dismantle systemic bias, and build lasting equity across research and industry
Lifestyle Asia India and Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong unveil the full gallery from Tara Sutaria’s scintillating new cover shoot – an electrifying showcase of daring styling, high-gloss glamour and irresistible star power
Asia Health Policy Postdoctoral Fellow Radhika Jain has been awarded a prestigious prize in health economics, recognizing her groundbreaking research at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center
Although global hunger has declined overall, a WHO-backed UN report issues a stark warning: across Africa and Western Asia hunger is surging, driven by conflict, climate shocks and deep economic instability
The Asia Fashion Collection ignited New York Fashion Week, thrusting emerging Asian designers into the spotlight with daring silhouettes, inventive textiles, and culturally rich narratives that transformed the global runway
From backstage confidants to one of K-ent’s most talked-about couples, IU and Lee Jong-suk’s romance – and its eventual quiet end – is laid out in a timeline that follows their understated beginnings, the rare public moments that set fans abuzz, and the discreet, dignified way they parted
Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2025 spotlights the region’s most powerful female leaders – bold visionaries who are disrupting industries, igniting growth, and rewriting the rulebook on corporate power
Boehringer’s $7.4B Stelis deal, Fresenius’ sweeping biosimilar pact and a bold $1B molecular glue push highlight Asia’s rising influence in global pharma strategy.
A new report reveals a travel revolution: 55% of Indians plan to explore offbeat destinations in 2027 – the highest share in Asia – pointing to a surge of interest in unconventional trips and hidden gems
As global disputes over AI training and copyright heat up, regulators and courts across Asia are stepping into the spotlight-piloting bold legal frameworks that could set the precedent for future tech governance
Australia’s decision to swap Oceania for Asia wasn’t just a geographic shift – it rewired the nation’s football destiny. This BBC report peels back the layers of power plays, high-stakes performance ambitions and simmering regional rivalries that sparked – and still shape – the controversial switch
New research in Science maps shifting arsenic levels in South and Southeast Asian groundwater, exposing stark regional risks and urging stronger monitoring and mitigation.
A viral spat over whether lugaw counts as “essential” food has exploded into a wider debate across locked-down Manila – spotlighting the dish’s roots in Chinese congee and exposing simmering tensions beneath the city’s pandemic rules
Gathering under ESCAP, Asia-Pacific policymakers and experts are pioneering bold, AI-powered strategies to transform geriatric care-closing deep health gaps, widening access, and safeguarding inclusive, dignified ageing as their societies rapidly grey