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Football Australia and Fifa’s controversial World Cup sell-off plans – explained

FA is yet to formalise a position after being advised by the Asian Football Confederation to await further details

The Guardian - AU

The Red Panda Is Not a Panda: The Real Taxonomy of This Endangered Himalayan Mammal

The Giant Panda Stole the NameWestern science described the red panda nearly fifty years before anyone in Europe had documented the giant panda. Frédéric Cuvier formally named it Ailurus fulgens in 1825. The name translates from Latin and Greek as "fire-coloured cat", which is at least honest about what it…

Times Life

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Korean rally, yen holds gains

Asian stocks advanced as chip shares revived artificial intelligence trade confidence. South Korea's Kospi Index surged over fourteen percent, rebounding strongly. Japan's shares also gained, lifting the regional MSCI Asia Pacific gauge. The yen held its gains after authorities intervened to support the nation's currency. Attention remains on the Bank…

The Economic Times

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Asia drives 60% of global growth, but the region's CEOs can't escape geopolitics. Here's how they can stay competitive

BCG’s Yasushi Sasaki outlines why resilience, regional capital, and multi-market strategies are key to navigating geopolitical risk.

Fortune

Healthy diets need to be affordable

Hunger is falling across Southeast Asia. The region's next challenge is more demanding: ensuring that everyone can afford a healthy diet, not merely enough calories to survive.

Bangkok Post

Grammys CEO says new 'Asian Pop' category was “created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia” after BTS rule themselves out

He says intention was to “shine a dedicated spotlight” on important artists

MusicRadar

Grammys chief responds after BTS withdraw from 2027 race over new Asian‑focused category

Recording Academy boss Harvey Mason Jr says the Asian Pop category was created to “expand” recognition, not divide artists.

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Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment

Asia and Africa are bastions of support for Gianni Infantino but Fifa’s money has not always been well spent in the regions

The Guardian - UK

Grammys CEO defends Asian pop award after BTS pulls out of 2027 consideration

Harvey Mason Jr says he is ‘saddened’ by K-pop group’s decision but understands and respects it

The Independent UK

K-pop giants BTS boycott 2027 Grammys after introduction of controversial new Asian pop prize

BTS, the best-selling musical act in South Korean history, will sit out the Grammy Awards next year. Their announcement is linked to a new Grammy category which fans have criticised as being an example of non-English language acts being "gatekept out of the main/general categories".

Euronews

Around 1860, oriental bittersweet entered cultivation as an ornamental vine; by 1974, it had spread to 33 states and was smothering native plants

Introduced from Asia around 1860, Oriental bittersweet was initially prized for its bright berries and vigorous growth. This attractive vine soon became a popular ornamental plant in gardens and nurseries across North America. However, its aggressive nature led to it becoming a destructive invasive species, strangling native trees and plants.…

The Times of India

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop category

South Korean pop group BTS said Wednesday they will not enter the Grammys' contest next year in protest of the introduction of a new Asian pop category: Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The new category, introduced alongside four others, is slammed by critics for boxing regional artists into a separate…

France 24

Asean's hidden human crisis

Southeast Asia is often celebrated as a region on the rise: expanding middle classes, booming digital economies, and deepening regional integration. In 2024, the region's 11 economies reached a combined GDP of nearly US$4 trillion (133.9 trillion baht), with growth projected to climb further in 2025. Foreign investment surged even…

Bangkok Post

Aramco mulls new Asia pricing on deliveries from Egypt port

State-run Aramco has been asking Asian customers to take oil deliveries from the Egyptian port, near the Suez Canal exit from the Red Sea, as some shipowners are avoiding Yanbu fearing Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, Asian refiners are pressing Saudi Arabia for discounts to offset the higher freight costs and longer…

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The Guardian - UK

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize

K-pop superstars will not submit Arirang album or its songs for 2027 ceremony

MyLifeXP

Why These Secret Places in India Are Going Viral

Travel trends are changing rapidly. Instead of crowded tourist hotspots, many travelers now prefer peaceful destinations where they can connect with nature, experience local culture, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Social media has also played a major role in bringing lesser-known places into the spotlight. Stunning drone videos, travel reels, and…

The Economic Times

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing ecommerce as growth engine

Global air cargo networks are shifting towards AI chip manufacturing hubs. Cross-border ecommerce shipments are declining due to new import rules. Korean Air reports AI cargo now drives its main growth engine. Airlines are adapting to handle delicate and high-value AI hardware. Strong cargo demand is expected to continue through…

The Economic Times

How Asia's real estate boom is moving beyond housing to build complete urban ecosystems

Asia's real estate sector is transforming with investors favouring integrated developments. These projects combine housing with offices, healthcare, and green spaces for growth. Rapid urbanisation drives demand for smarter cities and efficient infrastructure networks. Mega projects in Thailand and Indonesia showcase this new development model. Vietnam is also embracing larger…

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Kospi crashes 12% after SK Hynix earnings; best performing Asian market of 2026 plunges 43% in a month. What’s ahead?

South Korea's Kospi index crashed over 11% on Wednesday, extending its drop to 43% from its June peak into technical bear market territory. The sharp plunge, triggered by earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix that missed lofty AI-fueled market estimates, prompted government reviews into market stabilisation measures.

The Independent UK

It may feel like the world is on fire this summer. But that’s not the case everywhere

More than three-quarters of the global emissions from the burning of plant material comes from Africa and Asia

Bangkok Post

Muslim travel competition intensifies across Asia

Thailand should improve Muslim-friendly facilities and services, implement a recognised accreditation system and ensure clearer, more consistent policies to attract more Muslim travellers, according to a travel specialist.

Fortune

TSMC and Tencent break into the top 100 of the Fortune Global 500 list, as Asia rides the AI boom

Here's who's rising, and who's debuting, from Asia on this year's Global 500, Fortune's ranking of the world's largest companies by revenue.

Bangkok Post

Dry Wave Cocktail Studio is the Best Bar in Thailand

MACAU — Bangkok isn’t short of drinking holes with eight bars making the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list at this evening’s awards, held at Wynn Palace.

The National (Scotland)

Investors dump chip stocks as 'AI rollercoaster lurches downwards'

STOCK markets are tumbling in Asia amid an AI-sell off as investors dump some of the industry’s biggest chip stocks.

The Economic Times

Scientists unlocked a 4,000-year-old secret inside ancient human teeth. A woman’s clean smile in Thailand revealed surprising chemical proof of early betel nut chew habits

New chemical analysis of ancient dental plaque from a burial site in Thailand revealed preserved traces of betel nut alkaloids. Remarkably, the woman’s teeth showed no visible stains. This discovery provides the earliest direct biomolecular proof of betel nut consumption in Southeast Asia, proving humans were getting high off the…

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