WHO South-East Asia today unveiled the 2026 Regional Award for Public Health Champions – celebrating the leaders and institutions whose bold efforts have strengthened health systems and transformed community wellbeing
Dicker Data has acquired Sektor Group, a bold move that supercharges its expansion across South-East Asia. The deal expands its IT distribution network and cements a stronger foothold in the …
In a strategic pivot, Japan’s NEC has halted its in-house quantum computer project, Nikkei Asia reports – redirecting efforts toward software development and strategic partnerships as the global race for …
A new Bioengineer.org study reveals that aging populations across South Asia are driving a rapid surge in government health spending – squeezing budgets and forcing policymakers to rethink priorities
FedEx is spotlighting bold Asia‑Pacific startups in its Small Business Grant Contest, providing critical funding and hands‑on logistics support to help emerging companies scale fast and compete confidently on the …
Asia’s food systems are buckling under intensifying climate shocks, fraying supply chains and mounting food-safety threats. Experts say only rigorous engineering – applied to processing, logistics and data – can …
Reckitt has appointed Guntas Randhawa as Regional Marketing Director, Health – South Asia. Randhawa will drive bold brand strategies and growth initiatives to accelerate Reckitt’s leadership across the region’s key …
Asia’s food-tech scene is sizzling with daring innovation – from lab-grown meats to AI-driven supply chains – but industry leaders warn that real change will only arrive when consumers adopt …
Nidec has replaced CEO Jun Seki Kishida with its technology chief, signaling a strategic pivot toward innovation and advanced motor solutions amid intensifying global competition.
The OCA has enthusiastically endorsed Japan’s lean, cost-conscious model for future Asian Games, praising its use of compact venues and trimmed budgets as a sustainable blueprint for host cities
Uniqlo Malaysia’s new modest-wear line has ignited an online backlash, with critics saying the designs fall short of Islamic hijab standards – a controversy that lays bare tensions between faith, …
China is quickly becoming a major medical tourism destination, attracting international patients with cutting‑edge treatments, shorter wait times and prices far below Western levels – a surge that is prompting …
Thrift shopping is booming across Thailand as young shoppers hunt for great deals and eco-friendly style, turning pre-loved pieces into bold fashion statements. Meanwhile, major Japanese fashion chains are rolling …
South Asia is teetering on the brink of a food crisis: worsening climate shocks, dwindling water supplies, and failing policies are colliding to drive up prices, deepen malnutrition, and raise …
LS Electric has launched advanced data center power solutions in Singapore, aiming to strengthen its foothold in the fast-growing ASEAN digital infrastructure and energy efficiency market.
In a major win for travellers, a Singapore court has ruled that 194,000 Jetstar Asia customers can claim $11.4 million in unused bookings and vouchers – clearing the path for …
Vogue Singapore spotlights the fiercest queer Asian fashion labels rewriting the rules of style – from boundary-smashing streetwear to opulent couture that threads bold cultural stories into every stitch
Manulife’s Asia business reported a 21% rise in core earnings to US$616 million in Q2 2026, driven by strong sales, expanding distribution, and continued demand for health and protection products.
Naumi Hotel Singapore has appointed a new general manager, marking the start of a spirited leadership era that promises fresh energy, inventive guest experiences and a sharper competitive edge in …
Luxury maisons are harvesting market-fresh produce and transforming it into irresistible accessories – fruit- and vegetable-inspired bags have blossomed into this season’s most playful, exquisitely crafted arm candy