Stanford’s Shorenstein Asia‑Pacific Research Center has unveiled its newest cohort of Asia Health Policy Program research fellows – a bold, inventive group whose scholarship is tackling the region’s most urgent health challenges head-on
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.
Kyoto is moving to bar visitors from the intimate, private alleys of its famed geisha district after a wave of “out-of-control” behavior – from harassment to intrusive photography – outraged residents and performers
Global jet makers are unveiling ultra-luxury private planes to woo Asia’s surging billionaire ranks – betting that bespoke cabins, extended-range capability and tailor-made service will sell even as economic headwinds gather
Australia’s decision to swap Oceania for Asia wasn’t just a geographic shift – it rewired the nation’s football destiny. This BBC report peels back the layers of power plays, high-stakes performance ambitions and simmering regional rivalries that sparked – and still shape – the controversial switch
Gathering under ESCAP, Asia-Pacific policymakers and experts are pioneering bold, AI-powered strategies to transform geriatric care-closing deep health gaps, widening access, and safeguarding inclusive, dignified ageing as their societies rapidly grey
Bloomberg spotlights the Asia‑Pacific’s leading business schools – from venerable powerhouses to bold upstarts – that are rewriting management education and cranking up the competition for the world’s top MBAs
Dole Asia Company Limited has enlisted KPMG to help reshape its regional operations-aiming to tighten governance, fortify the supply chain, and accelerate sustainable growth across key Asian markets
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.
A new Trip.com Group and Live Nation study reveals 65% of Asian concertgoers have travelled overseas for shows, underscoring the region’s booming live music tourism trend.
At the Asia Society forum, Melissa Cobb unveiled daring new approaches to cross-cultural storytelling and digital distribution-bold moves designed to accelerate and deepen media collaboration between the U.S. and Asia
As AI redraws the geopolitical map, Southeast Asian governments stand at a high-stakes crossroads: sprint toward rapid adoption to seize economic and strategic opportunities, or tighten controls to protect sovereignty, security, and the resilience of their democracies
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
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
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
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
Singapore is fast becoming the Asia‑Pacific launchpad for next‑generation healthcare – where pioneering research, bold digital innovation and clear, robust regulation converge to attract the world’s top medical leaders
FriedRice Entertainment is gearing up for a major Asia-Pacific push in 2026, set to stage large-scale concerts and immersive shows across key cities, Bandwagon reports
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he “may” meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia trip – a surprise possibility that could revive stalled diplomacy and dramatically reshape tensions across the region
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is backing Glory Ventures Fund III to supercharge deep‑tech across Asia – accelerating bold breakthroughs from next‑generation semiconductors to cutting‑edge advanced manufacturing