US-Japan alliance boosts Southeast Asia’s growth and security

SOUTHEAST ASIA: Southeast Asia’s economic and strategic significance is rising, prompting stronger collaboration between the United States and Japan. As global powers, both nations are taking proactive steps to foster economic growth, regional stability, …

Old India-Pakistan Rivalry Drives South Asia Diplomatic Reshuffle

Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting Afghanistan's Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Diplomatic dynamics in South Asia are rooted in …

Asia’s first caregiver podcast sheds light on the three unspoken stressors of caregiving

Is The Philippines Asia’s Beauty Industry Wildcard?

"We come in different shades and we wanted to make it easier for our customers to find their match, even adding colors like blue to make the current shades cooler, orange, to add warmth, and so on," shared Mae Layug, GRWM Cosmetics Founder. …

Geopolitics of South Asia

In the context of South Asia India is geographically the most prominent. It is the world’s most populous nation and occupies the most central location in the region. Its much smaller neighbours (less China) lie on its geographical peripheries. It is a …

Nora Norway secures Moomin licensing deal for Europe, US and Asia travel retail

Norwegian jewellery house Nora Norway has confirmed a licensing agreement with Moomin, the Finnish brand renowned for its whimsical characters and storytelling.   The partnership grants Nora Norway the rights to design, manufacture and distribute Moomin- …

A recipe for success for food security in Asia

Listen to this article Asia’s collective development agenda offers an opportunity to address global challenges like food security, a pressing concern for many countries in the region. South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency, with its theme of ‘Solidarity, …

At 86.65, rupee hits new low vs $, worst in Asia this month

Slithering into Snake Year, from Asia to America

January 31, 2025/Midnight Erie, Pa.-–There are more than 1.5 billion people–about one–fifth of the world’s population celebrate Lunar New Year, according to ABC affiliate Denver 7 News. I tis most referred as Chinese New Year. What is Lunar New Year? …

Global air travel and cargo volumes set records in 2024, driven by Asia-Pacific growth

GLOBAL air passenger and cargo volumes posted record highs in 2024, with the Asia-Pacific contributing the most to the growth of the aviation industry. The world’s demand for air travel, as measured in total revenue-passenger kilometres (RPK), went up by …