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Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

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

Bangkok Post · Jun 19

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.

AAP · Jun 19

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

"They were like, ‘Are you going to choose heavy metal? Or are you going to join the police?’" Black market bootlegs, tours with Iron Maiden and rock'n'roll monks: The Hu's Enkush Batjargal on how he became a folk metal icon

From growing up in Communist Mongolia to revolutionising folk metal, The Hu's Enkush Batjargal shares his wisdom (and why swordfighting with a horsehead fiddle is a bad idea)

Metal Hammer · Jun 18

Gene Solutions Hosts K-CONNECT Summit 2026, Uniting Oncology Experts Across Asia-Pacific

DA NANG, Vietnam, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions announced the successful conclusion of K-CONNECT Summit 2026, a regional scientific forum that brought together leading oncology experts, clinicians, researchers and healthcare stakeholders to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and multi-omics are reshaping cancer care across Asia-Pacific.Held in Da Nang,…

AAP · Jun 18

Informa Markets & MCH Group join forces to create a new international stage: Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair | April 2027

BASEL, Switzerland, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets and MCH Group – two of the world's powerhouses in global trade events – are collaborating for the first time. Informa Markets operates the world's leading B2B network for the jewellery industry and organises flagship events including JGW (Jewellery & Gem…

AAP · Jun 18

Japan and South Korea lead the shift in global summer travel trends, according to Holafly data

DUBLIN, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today released its Summer Travel Report 2026, revealing a major shift in global travel preferences. While Spain continues to rank as the world's most popular summer destination, Asian countries are gaining significant ground, with Japan climbing…

AAP · Jun 18

The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculus

Washington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. Despite assurances from President Trump, analysts view the move as a symbolic downgrading, occurring amidst existing bilateral friction and concerns about US policy in Asia.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Asian shares shrug off Wall St blues following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares have surged in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

AAP · Jun 18

Agoda Unveils Bali as the Top Summer Destination for Poolside Relaxation in Asia

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of the summer season and intensifying heat, digital travel platform Agoda reports a rise in travelers using the platform to search specifically for accommodations featuring pools, with usage of the search filter increasing 26 times between mid-March to May compared to…

AAP · Jun 18