Asia Today follows the region’s breakneck progress in AI, robotics, semiconductors and electric vehicles-spotlighting the innovations, supply‑chain upheavals and emerging rules that are reshaping digital safety and market competition
South Korea’s Naver is launching a dedicated digital healthcare division – a bold move to scale AI-powered medical services and build advanced data platforms, Asia Economy reports
Asia accelerates investment in hydrogen technology, betting on green fuel to decarbonize transport, cut imports and gain an edge in the global race for clean energy.
Technology is rewriting the rules of sports fandom across Asia: fans are moving from passive viewing to live streaming, real-time analytics and interactive platforms – turning every match into an immersive, data-fueled experience, reports theleadsm.com
SoftBank shares tumbled 6% as a sweeping tech sell-off rippled through Asian markets, with investors rattled by rising bond yields and mounting concerns about global growth, CNBC reported
Global luxury houses like Coach are embracing bold creativity – rolling out surprising flavors, from rich coffee to daring “chili crab” ice cream – as they tailor products and campaigns to charm Asia’s fast-growing consumer markets
Nikkei has unveiled a new stock index that zeroes in on Japan’s booming entertainment sector. It tracks leading film, music, gaming and media companies as investors ride a pop‑culture-fueled growth wave
Asian stocks tumbled as a fresh wave of risk aversion swept markets: oil prices surged, investors were spooked by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and capital flowed out of equities into traditional safe-haven assets
Asia’s tech stocks slid on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei sinking to its weakest level since June and Chinese AI names pulling back, as investors reevaluated growth prospects and the global interest-rate outlook
Sun Life rode a booming Asia business to a sharp jump in quarterly profit, as rising insurance sales and robust investment gains more than offset softer results in North America
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
Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu has unveiled a bold new brand identity, shedding its “lifestyle guide” label as it pushes to expand its reach and stitch itself more deeply into everyday consumer culture
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s bullish outlook on AI and robotics ignited a broad rally across Asia’s tech stocks, fueling investor bets on surging chip demand and the region’s bid to lead next‑generation computing
Across Asia, insurers are scrambling to overhaul health-policy pricing as a rapid surge in chronic diseases drives claims costs skyward and strains traditional premium models
Southeast Asia’s dairy market is being reshaped at pace – consumers are blending modern health priorities with rich culinary traditions, opening exciting new opportunities for product innovation, Innova Market Insights reports
Netflix’s Q1 revenue in Asia exploded, powered by BTS-driven K-pop programming and blockbuster live-streamed baseball that attracted millions of new subscribers – a clear sign the region is rapidly becoming the engine of the company’s growth strategy
Norway’s $1.7 trillion oil fund racked up record profits as a powerful rally in Asian tech shares drove returns higher – a striking illustration of the sovereign giant’s expanding exposure to global equity markets
Asia’s bar scene is undergoing a bold, sober reinvention – as Gen Z turns away from alcohol, beverage giants are pouring money and creativity into inventive zero-proof cocktails, premium artisanal teas and wellness-focused nightlife experiences
Aon’s latest survey spotlights cyber risk, supply-chain disruptions and regulatory change as Asia’s top business threats, underscoring growing volatility across key regional markets
Asia’s tech stocks jumped after CNBC reported that former President Trump paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico – a move that eased trade tensions and lifted investor confidence