Central Asia is emerging as a region on its own terms, balancing Russian and Chinese influence with growing ties to the West, while asserting political agency and economic ambition.
Asian equities face renewed turbulence as AI-linked stocks swing sharply, with investors weighing lofty valuations, policy risks and earnings uncertainty ahead of key data.
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.
Meliá Hotels International will debut its lifestyle brand ME by Meliá in Asia with The Kasem House Bangkok Hotel, marking a key expansion in Thailand’s luxury hospitality market.
Hong Kong democracy activist and protest leader is handed a 10-year jail term, underscoring Beijing’s tightening grip and raising fresh concerns over civil liberties in the city.
Asian equities were mixed as a steep chip selloff triggered a KOSPI trading halt, underscoring tech sector volatility. Chinese markets outperformed, lifted by policy optimism and resilient domestic demand.
A new BioSpectrum Asia analysis reveals how biased algorithms in healthcare and tech are misdiagnosing, excluding, and endangering Asian women, and outlines urgent reforms to close this AI equity gap.
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.
OCBC has been named Asia Pacific’s strongest bank by The Asian Banker, backed by diversified earnings streams, robust capital buffers and prudent risk management amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.
The FIS Roller Ski Asian Championships highlight rising athletic standards and deepening cooperation across Asia, as nations unite to promote roller skiing and winter sport development.
IQAir has issued a Southeast Asia air quality alert, citing hazardous pollution levels in major cities. Experts warn residents to limit outdoor activity and monitor real-time AQI updates.
PATA reports Asia Pacific tourism is nearing full recovery in early 2026, as travel demand normalizes and growth moderates after a rapid post-pandemic rebound across key markets.
Asia’s twin engines-semiconductors and staple foods-are diverging. “Chips and Rice” from Haver Analytics tracks how tech exports surge as food prices pressure consumers and policy.
CJ Olive Young has inked a distribution deal with Sephora to bring its leading K-beauty brands to Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, bolstering its global footprint and tapping rising regional demand.
Asian stocks tumbled Friday as mounting AI-related debt, persistent inflation and rising bond yields spooked investors, wiping billions off regional markets, Nikkei Asia reported.
Asia Airfreight Terminal has secured a new 15-year agreement at Hong Kong International Airport, reinforcing the city’s role as a key air cargo hub amid growing regional freight demand.
The WHO has urged South-East Asian countries to step up road safety measures, highlighting rising traffic deaths and calling for stricter laws, safer roads and better emergency care.
Asian trading starts quietly Monday with Tokyo shut for Sports Day and US Treasuries closed, thinning liquidity ahead of a huge week of data and central bank signals for investors.
Amid surging Middle East tensions, Sisi’s Asian tour and Xi’s landmark Cairo visit highlight Egypt’s strategic pivot toward Asia, recalibrating alliances and economic partnerships.
KIXO9 has unveiled a new digital-first model for online gaming in South Asia, aiming to elevate user engagement, streamline access, and expand regional market opportunities.