Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

YOU WONT BELIEVE: 24 - What They Never Told You

India to witness rapid data centre growth fueled by favourable demographics: Goldman Sachs

The report, titled Outlook for Data Centers in Asia, states that data centre demand is expected to grow at a 20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in China from 2025 to 2028, driven by structural developments in AI and stepped-up investments by hyperscalers and large language model companies.

The Economic Times

Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strain

A protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like Steve Geoffrey supporting his Kenyan family, face job insecurity and rising costs. While some nations saw initial remittance surges, others report slowing growth and workers depleting savings. Economists predict…

The Economic Times

Rupee drifts as oil dips; hawkish Fed risks, importer flows cap gains

The Indian rupee held steady as easing U.S.-Iran tensions lowered oil prices, boosting sentiment. However, anticipation of potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes kept traders watchful. Importer demand also capped rupee gains. Despite a roadmap for a U.S.-Iran deal, analysts suggest Asian currencies may face continued pressure from a strong…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

High oil prices drive a surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales, but charging networks lag behind

The war in Iran has helped reshape the global electric vehicle market, giving Chinese automakers an opening across the developing world as fuel prices surge

The Independent UK

Hong Kong parents turn to summer school options in Asia amid soaring airfares

Hong Kong families are turning away from long-standing summer school favourites in Britain and North America amid soaring airfares, with education consultants reporting a sharp surge in demand for alternatives in Asia.

Bangkok Post

Senior member of Prince Holding Group arrested in Japan

A senior member of a Cambodia-based Chinese-affiliated group sanctioned by the United States and Britain as one of Asia's largest criminal networks has been arrested in Japan, investigative sources said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Festival of Marketing Asia unveils opening keynotes across main stage, B2C and B2B stages

HONG KONG and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haymarket Media Asia, publisher of Campaign, today unveiled the opening keynote speakers for the inaugural Festival of Marketing Asia (FoM Asia), taking place on 3 September 2026 at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Smart Summer Escapes: Agoda Reveals Asia's Most Affordable Summer Flight Routes

SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the summer holiday season approaches, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the most affordable domestic and international flight routes across Asia. For travelers making their summer vacation plans, Agoda's latest data offers insights into the routes and destinations that offer the best value to…

AAP

Rusutsu Resort to Host Special Session as Part of the Asian Development Bank and Hokkaido University International Financial Conference

TOKYO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kamori Kanko Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Hisatake Kamori, hereinafter "Kamori Kanko") and Rusutsu Resort Tech Co., Ltd. (Directors: Shintaro Hirato, Asahi Iwanaga, and Hisatake Kamori, hereinafter "RRT") will jointly host a special session at Rusutsu Resort on July 8, 2026, as part of…

AAP

Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip, oil up on peace doubts

Global markets saw a dip as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing oil prices and bond yields higher, signaling increased U.S. interest rate risk. Political uncertainty in the UK also weighed on sterling. Investors are now keenly watching upcoming U.S. inflation data and central bank commentary for further clues on monetary…

The Economic Times

Stocks waver, oil falls as traders weigh Iran talks

European stocks and US futures have slipped but UK assets have remained steady following UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation announcement.

AAP

Abu Dhabi's MGX weighs multi-billion deal for data centre operator DayOne

Abu Dhabi's AI investor, MGX, is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Singapore-based data centre operator DayOne, signaling a significant global expansion. While DayOne has been planning a $20 billion U.S. IPO, MGX may not match that valuation. This potential deal could mark MGX's first Asian acquisition as it aims to…

The Economic Times

5 Foods That Were Once Reserved for Royal Families but Are on Everyone's Plate Today

Food has always reflected social status. In ancient kingdoms and medieval courts, what appeared on a dining table often determined one's position in society. Kings and queens displayed their power through lavish feasts featuring ingredients that common people could rarely even see, let alone taste. Today, many of these once-exclusive…

MyLifeXP

“Is Your IQ Above Average?”: Beat These 26 Hard General Knowledge Questions

Is your general knowledge that advanced? Welcome to the ‘Most Difficult General Knowledge Test.’ 🧠🔥This is not your typical trivia quiz filled with easy facts everyone already knows, like “What is the capital of the UK?” or “Who was Nelson Mandela?” Here, you’ll face questions designed to test your memory,…

Bored Panda

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

India's Spark qualifies for Trackmania event at Esports World Cup

Kunal Upreti, also known as Spark, is the only Indian player to qualify for the Esports World Cup in Trackmania. He secured his spot through the Asia and Oceania qualifiers. Spark will represent India and his organization S8UL at the prestigious tournament. Trackmania is a highly skilled racing esports title.

AAP

World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St

Shares have opened higher in Europe but were mostly lower in Asia, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays

Fortune

The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal?

Even with the Strait of Hormuz open, it will take months for oil flows and prices to return to pre-war levels.

AAP

Asian shares retreat in thin holiday trading after a tech-led rally on Wall St

Shares have retreated in Asia after U.S. stocks recouped most of their losses from a day earlier

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending to counter China, as US says drone

AAP

Global stocks dip after US-Iran peace talks delay

World shares have fallen into negative territory and oil has erased its earlier losses after the US and Iran called off planned negotiations in Switzerland.

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly loss

Asian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflation. This development, coupled with positive semiconductor news, boosted investor confidence. Lower energy costs are also easing concerns about future interest rate hikes.

AAP

Affinidi and CardInfoLink Put the Missing Trust Layer for AI Agents into Production

SINGAPORE, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CardInfoLink has deployed Agent Gateway on Agenzo, its agentic commerce platform for travel and hospitality merchants, making it what is believed to be the first commercial deployment in Asia to operate AI agents under an independent trust and governance layer. Every AI agent connecting…

Bangkok Post

Branded residences take off in Thailand

While Vietnam has surpassed Thailand as Asia's most valuable branded residence market, Thailand still leads its peer with the largest launch of luxury development, according to hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

AAP

DIFC Future of Finance Report: Digital native, AI driven challenger banks redefining banking models, signalling industry's biggest shift since 2008

DUBAI, UAE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, launched the second report in its 2026 Future of Finance series. The Changing Face of Banking: Building Resilience Through Change report underscores that resilience, rather…

AAP

Flexsys Announces Price Increase for Insoluble Sulfur in Asia

AKRON, Ohio, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective on or after June 18, 2026, or as contracts allow, Flexsys is announcing a price increase in Asia for the following products, in the following territories: Insoluble Sulfur, all grades and pack types, in China: +US$ 0.60/kgInsoluble Sulfur, all grades and pack…

1 … 23 24 25 26

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Asian Development Bank

39 stories

the Asian Development Bank

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.