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Global Market: CXMT's blockbuster IPO rewards Hefei's decade-long semiconductor investment

China's largest memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), is set to debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange after raising $8.6 billion in Asia's biggest IPO this year, highlighting the success of China's state-backed push to build domestic semiconductor champions and AI infrastructure.

The Economic Times

Cutting off Red Sea oil route may be one crisis too many

The Red Sea conflict has disrupted oil flows, impacting global energy markets. This escalation is now forcing oil tankers to reroute, increasing transit times significantly. Asian refining output has plummeted, and China's recovery faces new challenges. Soaring fuel prices are reducing global oil demand, affecting economic activity. The world faces…

The Economic Times

Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96

Asian shares are mostly higher, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $96 a barrel

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Record dealmaking run shows Asia's growing appetite for sports assets

Asian families and fund managers are investing directly in sports assets. This trend fuels record dealmaking in the Asia-Pacific region. Wealthy investors are pursuing minority stakes in franchises and leagues. Growing audiences and rising media rights fees drive this investment. Sports are evolving into a strategic, institutional asset class.

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian shares rise as chipmakers gain, oil climbs

Asian shares advanced as regional chipmakers gained on artificial intelligence buildout expectations. Oil extended its rally after Houthi militants targeted Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. Alphabet Inc. raised its capital spending significantly, impacting US equity futures negatively. Investors are scrutinizing megacap earnings for AI return on investment signs.…

The Economic Times

The Secret Ingredient Isn't A Spice, It's The Vessel

Have you ever wondered why your grandmother's dal never tastes quite the same when you cook it in a modern non stick pan? Or why restaurant biryani has a depth of flavor that is hard to recreate at home? The answer often lies in something we rarely think about, the…

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Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the global economic threat and a dangerous international precedent. Rubio also reaffirmed US commitment to countering China's growing regional influence. Diplomats discussed maritime security and territorial disputes in the South China…

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New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory

The American chestnut tree was a dominant and iconic species in many Appalachian forests until it was devastated by an introduced fungus from Asia called chestnut blight.

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Will evaluate possible separation of financial services biz: TVS Motor Co Chairman

TVS Motor Company is exploring options for its financial services arm. The company chairman mentioned a possible separation to unlock shareholder value. TVS Credit has grown significantly, managing assets over thirty thousand crore. International business is expected to grow in Africa and Asia. The company continues investing in technology and…

The Economic Times

A Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea served 49,000 ants as dessert garnish, owner faces jail

A Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea has found itself at the centre of an unusual legal battle after prosecutors sought a one-year prison sentence for its owner over the use of ants as a dessert garnish. Authorities allege the restaurant served around 49,000 imported ants over four years despite ants…

The Times of India

Rupee rebound bets vanish as soaring crude blunts inflows

What makes the Indian currency more vulnerable than some of its Asian peers is the country’s reliance on imported energy and its ripple effect on the broader economy.

The Economic Times

5 Heritage Hotels in India Where the Architecture Is as Stunning as the Destination

Umaid Bhawan Palace, JodhpurConstruction on Umaid Bhawan began in 1929 and took fourteen years to complete. The Maharaja of Jodhpur commissioned it partly as a famine relief project, employing around 3,000 workers from the region during a severe drought. What they built is one of the largest private residences in…

Times Life

Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance on tech rally, yen weakens

Asian stocks climbed for a second day, led by chipmakers. The Kospi Index saw a significant jump, reflecting AI investment optimism. Crude oil prices advanced, reigniting inflation concerns and pushing Treasury yields higher. Gold and silver also advanced on dip-buying, while the yen slid past 163 per dollar. Investors now…

The Economic Times

Lindt’s Easter chocolate bunny suffers sales drop over price hike and Iran war

Middle East conflicts deter tourists from Asia, hitting airport takings as El Niño set to reduce cocoa crop

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After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi movement warned of a maritime blockade targeting Saudi shipping. With US-Iran tensions escalating, the possibility of a closure of the waterway has emerged as a major global…

The Conversation

An emerging Iran-Pakistan ‘Axis of Sympathy’ is reshaping southwest Asia’s power structures

Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending high-ranking officials would go beyond mere diplomatic courtesy, and possibly…

Golf Monthly

Asian Tour Enters Partnership With DP World Tour And PGA Tour

The Asian Tour is to re-align with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour following a five-year stint as the LIV Golf League's second-tier circuit

The Economic Times

ISSF World Cup: India faces crucial test against China ahead of Asian Games

India's shooting team prepares for the Asian Games at the Hangzhou World Cup. This event offers a crucial test against China's dominant shooting prowess. Indian shooters will gain valuable match practice under familiar conditions. Key athletes like Suruchi Inder Singh and Esha Singh aim for strong performances. Experienced shooters seek…

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How a Wolf Pack Raises Pups Together: Every Adult Has a Role in Canine Survival

The Den Belongs to EveryoneA wolf mother gives birth in a den she has prepared, but within days the entire pack knows those pups exist. Adult wolves that are not the breeding pair, called subordinates or helpers, begin spending time near the den entrance, lying in wait, alert to any…

Times Life

Why the Indian Pangolin Tops Global Wildlife Trafficking and What Conservation Efforts Are Changing

The Animal That Curls Into a Ball and Cannot RunThe Indian pangolin's primary defence is to roll into a tight armoured ball. Against a leopard, this works. Against a poacher with a sack, it is a gift. The animal does not bite, does not flee at speed, and emits no…

Times Life

India's Luxury Resort Districts: Which Ones Are Worth the Price and Which Are Overrated

Coorg, Karnataka: Worth Every RupeeCoorg earns its premium pricing because the district itself does the work. The coffee estates are real, the mist arrives without being arranged, and the better resorts, Orange County and Amanvana among them, are built into the terrain rather than imposed on it. A stay at…

Times Life

5 Wildlife Experiences in India That Work Exceptionally Well for Families With Teenagers

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, Tiger Safari With a Fortress BackdropRanthambore is the most reliable place in India to see tigers in the open, and that reliability matters when you are travelling with teenagers who will not forgive a blank forest. The park's tigers have been photographed resting on the ruins…

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Flooding and landslides hit large parts of Asia

Torrential rain has battered Vietnam, southern China and South Korea, leading to multiple deaths

The Times of India

3,000-year-old trousers found in a Chinese desert grave reveal why horse riding changed human clothing forever

Long before jeans, leggings or tailored trousers became everyday wardrobe staples, a nomadic horseman in what is now northwestern China was buried wearing what researchers now call the oldest known pair of pants in the world. Discovered in the Yanghai cemetery near the Turfan oasis in the Xinjiang region, the…

Bangkok Post

Boutiques Asia brings Singapore brands to Iconsiam

Up to 120 curated independent brands from across Asia will be presented alongside more than 70 exclusive product and collection launches during Boutiques Asia: The Bangkok Edition 2026, which will take place at Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, from Friday to Sunday.

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