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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

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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…

The Economic Times

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize

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

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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…

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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…

The Economic Times

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 Economic Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Fortune

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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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…

The Independent UK

Criminal gangs increasingly lure people to work in online scam centers, UN migration agency warns

The U.N.’s migration agency is warning that criminal networks have been trafficking hundreds of thousands of people to work in online scam centers, and the caseload is growing — especially across Asia

Fortune

Sun Life launches global private wealth platform targeting Asia’s booming HNWI market

Insurers are expanding into wealth management, tapping a customer base that already uses their products to protect their finances.

Fortune

Record heat gives way to winter gas fears in Europe, Asia as Iran war rages on

Natural gas prices are spiking, and the cutthroat competition for cargoes is escalating.

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Asia's thermal coal imports continue to rebound, except for India

Asia's thermal coal imports are expected to rise for a third straight month in July, driven by stronger demand from China, Japan and South Korea during peak summer, Reuters reported. India is the exception, with imports projected to hit an 11-month low as higher coal prices discourage purchases despite record…

Bangkok Post

Seoul leads Asian market sell-off as tech stocks dive

HONG KONG - The Kospi in South Korea plunged 10% as tech shares took a battering on another black day for Asian stock markets, with a report of a breakthrough in China’s chip industry compounding worries about the longevity of the AI boom.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Zhongji Innolight raises $6.81 billion in Hong Kong listing, Asia’s second-biggest IPO of 2026

Chinese optical components maker Zhongji Innolight has priced its Hong Kong share sale at HK$980 per share, raising HK$53.41 billion in the city’s largest equity offering in nearly seven years. The AI infrastructure supplier plans to use the proceeds for R&D, manufacturing expansion and acquisitions, with trading set to begin…

The Guardian - UK

‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown

Times Life

Cats Were Domesticated Thousands of Years After Dogs, and the Difference Still Shapes Their Behavior

Two Animals, Two Completely Different BargainsDogs crossed into human company somewhere between 15,000 and 40,000 years ago, the range is wide because the genetic and archaeological evidence keeps pushing the date back. What is clear is why it happened: humans needed something. They needed an animal that could track prey,…

The Guardian - AU

Asia ‘scraping the bottom of the barrel’ as Red Sea oil blockade worsens energy crisis

The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz

The Economic Times

Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran

Oil prices dropped as market participants assessed a pause in US strikes on Iran. Hopes for a diplomatic solution eased concerns about Middle East energy flows. President Trump indicated positive talks with Iran, but warned of resuming strikes if negotiations fail. Analysts noted reduced traffic through key shipping straits and…

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