Nikkei Asia reports that China now wields decisive leverage over Donald Trump – a seismic shift recalibrating trade, security and diplomacy as Washington and Beijing brace for a renewed strategic showdown
Asia’s medical-tourism boom is rewriting the map of regional travel – and Vietnam is racing to reap the rewards, erecting cutting-edge hospitals, forging international alliances, and unveiling bespoke wellness packages to draw patients from across the globe
Chile is ramping up its push into North Asia’s food markets – surging demand from South Korea is propelling export growth and cementing Chile as a major regional supplier
S&P says Malaysia is emerging as a standout among Asia-Pacific markets in the AI tech boom. Rising investor confidence and booming semiconductor demand are fueling a rally on the KLSE today – setting the stage for stronger growth ahead
Leading experts from across the Asia-Pacific converged in Hanoi under UNESCO’s leadership to forge practical, science-based solutions for mounting water risks driven by climate change and rapid urbanization
APAC malls are doubling down on pop-up stores and lifestyle zones to lure shoppers back, blending retail, dining, and entertainment as competition from e-commerce intensifies.
Blistering heat is quickly emerging as the Asia‑Pacific’s next major economic threat, sapping productivity, overloading infrastructure and slowing growth. A new World Economic Forum report warns that climate resilience is no longer optional – it must be woven into the core of both business strategy and public policy
Asia’s consumer health market is poised for rapid growth as aging populations, digital health platforms, and rising wellness awareness reshape demand and redefine regional healthcare dynamics.
Singapore is fast becoming the launchpad for companies targeting Southeast Asia – EDB-backed incentives, seamless regional connectivity and a pro-business ecosystem are fueling bold expansion plans
A new ASTRA consortium brings together Asia-Pacific researchers to create a comprehensive pan-cancer spatial atlas with 10x Genomics’ Xenium platform – a bold collaboration designed to accelerate precision oncology and fast-track biomarker discovery across the region
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is calling for public input on new rules for digital mental health tools – a move meant to sharpen oversight, bolster patient safety, and align Australia with international standards
Lifestyle hotels are rapidly expanding across Asia-Pacific as younger travellers seek design-led, experience-focused stays, according to CBRE’s latest report, boosting investor interest in the sector.
Goldman Sachs warns a dangerous cocktail of intensifying climate shocks, simmering geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains is converging to threaten Southeast Asia’s food security – a squeeze that could drive prices up and choke off imports
A new FSI study warns that Asia’s fast‑aging societies are driving a sharp rise in chronic illness and care costs – even as life expectancy climbs and individual health measures continue to improve
Leading global health figures converged at the 2026 APHSAF Stakeholders Meeting, hosted by WHO, to chart a bold, coordinated course for strengthening health security across the Asia-Pacific
Retail Asia reports that surging production costs and lagging consumer confidence will slow fashion-sector growth across Asia through 2026, forcing brands to defend ever-thinner margins while navigating a market of increasingly selective, cautious shoppers
At the NEA’s inaugural Asia‑Pacific workshop on medical radioisotopes, regional partners came together with renewed momentum – committing to secure critical supplies, accelerate innovation, and broaden patient access to life‑saving nuclear medicine
Asian tech stocks plunged as renewed scrutiny of DUV chip tools and convoluted circular share deals unnerved investors, laying bare regulatory vulnerabilities and igniting a sweeping regional sell-off
At the close of the 27th APN Inter-Governmental and Scientific Planning Group Meetings, participants pledged renewed, concrete actions to accelerate climate-research collaboration, boost funding for regional projects, and forge stronger, more effective links between science and policy
South Korea has gathered Central Asian leaders to revive Silk Road-era ties, aiming to weave stronger economic, energy and security partnerships as shifting regional dynamics and mounting great‑power rivalry redraw the map