UNESCO has launched the Science Club Challenge 2026 – Asia-Pacific edition – inviting school clubs across the region to submit bold, student-led STEM projects that deliver real-world solutions for sustainability and spark regional collaboration
From Bali’s sun‑soaked surf breaks to Vietnam’s buzzing street‑café workspaces, Southeast Asia is rewriting the rules of remote work. Dive in with us to discover the region’s top digital‑nomad hotspots, get the real numbers on living costs and visa options, and explore the co‑working trends reshaping life on the move
WHO’s South-East Asia Region praised Member States for remarkable public health gains – celebrating rapid advances in disease control, rising immunization coverage, and the steady strengthening of health systems across the region
Anjoy Foods has struck a deal to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-based frozen bakery producer IFC – a bold strategic move that expands its regional footprint and broadens its product lineup, Asia Food Journal reports
From Jakarta to Manila, Southeast Asian labels are redefining luxury in 2026. Tatler Asia spotlights the designers fusing heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge global style.
Lewis Coleman, a veteran financier and philanthropist, has taken the helm at Asia Society – injecting fresh energy and strategic flair into the U.S.-Asia dialogue with bold new programs and vibrant cross-cultural partnerships
Asia Economy reports South Korea will roll out sweeping inspections of roughly 12,000 small-business “smart stores,” putting their safety standards, consumer protections and data-compliance practices under the microscope
Tech stocks jumped in pre-market trading on Wall Street as investors braced for Apple’s Q3 results, even as major Asian and European markets slipped – underscoring a split in global risk sentiment
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia tour – a high-stakes move intended to jump-start stalled denuclearization talks and cool soaring regional tensions
Manulife has named a new technology chief for Asia to lead an accelerated AI push across the region. The move aims to speed up digital innovation, simplify operations and transform customer experiences in its key markets
The Olympic Council of Asia has confirmed that e-sports will stay a medal sport at future Asian Games – a move driven by its explosive growth, a fiercely engaged youth audience, and booming viewership sweeping the continent
New research from the University of Hawaii System upends previous timelines: early human ancestors may have reached Asia far earlier than previously believed, forcing scientists to rethink migration routes and evolutionary history
Celebrated chef-restaurateur Amado Fores has been named a 2026 CEO Awards recipient by The Business Manual and Lifestyle Asia, honored for his visionary leadership in elevating Philippine cuisine and for building bold, boundary-pushing dining brands
Across Europe and Central Asia, the Quadripartite One Health partnership – led by WHO and its partners – is uniting expertise to detect and halt zoonotic outbreaks, fight antimicrobial resistance, and equip communities to face the health impacts of climate change
Asian Development Bank experts are urging a fresh approach: view Asia’s ecosystems as interconnected landscapes to reinforce food and water resilience against mounting climate threats. They stress that only by managing land, water and biodiversity together can the region secure its resources for the future
French couturier Julien Fournié lit up the Paris runway with his Summer 2018 haute couture collection – a captivating fusion of Asian-inspired motifs and sleek, modern silhouettes that reimagined traditional craftsmanship for the contemporary era
The Johnny Kitagawa scandal shattered a decades-long silence across Japan’s entertainment industry, exposing how media outlets, talent agencies and even devoted fans protected – and, in doing so, enabled – systemic abuse
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio is calling for a bolder American economic push into Central Asia, arguing that stepped-up U.S. investment and trade there can blunt Beijing’s growing influence while still preserving stable, pragmatic ties with China
TradingView delivered a standout Q3 – revenues rose and adjusted EBITDA strengthened, with Asia‑Pacific emerging as the fastest‑growing market and underscoring rising demand for its trading and analytics platform
Newly translated pages from Albert Einstein’s travel diaries have unearthed troublingly xenophobic passages, casting a shadow over his image as a humanist icon and reigniting debate among historians