Regional powers are advancing a new railway corridor across Afghanistan, aiming to link Central Asia’s landlocked economies with Pakistan’s Arabian Sea ports and boost trade and transit connectivity.
Global container alliances are reshaping Asia-South America services, prompting The Loadstar to urge shippers to review routings, schedules and contracts amid rising uncertainty and capacity shifts.
Seoul has been ranked the fourth most revisited destination in Asia, according to new travel data, underscoring the city’s growing appeal and strong repeat-visitor base.
Southeast Asia faces a looming food crisis as fertiliser supplies are squeezed by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening crop yields, food prices and regional food security.
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.
India have stormed into the Asian Games 2026 semi-finals, setting up a high-stakes clash with a formidable opponent. We break down who the Men in Blue face next and what’s at stake.
Tom Kim swiftly pivots from his standout Presidents Cup showing to the Asian Games, where a gold medal could earn the rising Korean star a coveted exemption from mandatory military service.
Asia-Pacific squeaked past the West in a heart-stopping Little League showdown, riding pinpoint pitching and a string of clutch, game-saving defensive plays in the final innings. The hard-fought victory showcased the region’s growing depth and its knack for staying calm under pressure on the international stage
Asia’s high-net-worth insurance market is booming-but still largely untapped. McKinsey’s new report uncovers enormous upside and maps out clear, actionable strategies insurers can use to seize it
Central Asia Metals disclosed in a TR-1 filing that Barclays PLC has reconfigured its major holdings – a move that hints at changing institutional sentiment and could influence the miner’s share performance
Early bookings for InnoTrans Asia 2027 are pouring in-from major operators to innovative suppliers-signaling strong momentum across the region’s rail and urban-transport sectors. IndexBox data corroborates the trend, highlighting heavy investment activity and significant upside for future growth
Caught in a political firestorm, Japan’s $2 trillion national pension fund now faces fierce scrutiny over its governance, investment strategy and transparency – leaving lawmakers and retirees increasingly worried about the safety of their retirement savings
Komgo has appointed a new head for Asia Pacific to drive regional expansion and fast-track the adoption of digital trade finance, Global Trade Review (GTR) reports – a bold strategic push into key emerging markets
Shipped into brutal scam compounds across Southeast Asia, survivors had imagined freedom would be their first step toward justice. What met them instead was another kind of imprisonment – crushing debt, relentless social stigma and a bewildering legal limbo
IndexBox’s latest analysis and forecast reveal the Asia‑Pacific market for automotive power distribution modules is poised to surge-fueled by a wave of rapid EV adoption, intensified safety upgrades, and strategic supply‑chain realignments
Qatar has rebuffed the Asian football chief’s reply to its letter backing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, sources say – a showdown that exposes widening rifts over governance and regional influence
Trump’s overtures to North Korea are less a sincere push for denuclearization than a calculated signal to China, South Korea and Japan – designed to reshape regional alliances and test his rivals’ resolve
Donald Trump’s surprise move to scale back US-South Korea military exercises has sent shockwaves through Asia, stoking fears among allies that Washington’s security guarantees could be eroding
Trump is facing fierce criticism after hinting he might offer concessions to North Korea, even as Kim Jong Un steps up his support for Russia’s war in Ukraine – a volatile combination that has sounded alarm bells among U.S. allies across Asia
Foreign bond sales across Asia are surging – Kangaroo, Panda and dim sum offerings are at record highs as yield-hungry global investors pour in and issuers race to lock in cheaper funding