Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2025: the interactive listing

The surge in energy demand across the vast Asia-Pacific region, both in the advanced and developing economies it covers, was relentless over the past year and made it more difficult to demonstrate climate leadership. The availability of renewable...

Cushman & Wakefield Greater China Wins Three Best Five-Star Awards at 2025 Asia Pacific Property Awards

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 June 2025 - Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has again been recognized at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, scoring three best Five Star Awards plus one "Award Winner"...

PM approves national plan to advance human rights commitments

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has approved a national master plan to implement the recommendations that Việt Nam accepted during the Fourth Cycle of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The plan is...

Master plan on protection, promotion of human rights approved

A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Prime...

NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific Celebrates Remarkable Success and Industry Engagement

The three-day event captivated 9,500 registrations from across APAC and beyond, deepening cross-border collaborations in the world's fastest-growing retail market Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific (NRF 2025...

Regent Hong Kong Named #1 Hotel in Hong Kong for the 2nd Consecutive Year at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025

Hong Kong SAR: After Regent Hong Kong’s remarkable transformation and return to the iconic Victoria Harbour in late 2023, the hotel has continued to receive worldwide accolades, further solidifying its status as a premier luxury destination. The...

Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 639 people, says human rights group

Human Rights Activists, which also provided detailed casualty figures during the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, crosschecks local reports in the Islamic Republic against a network of sources it has developed in the country Israeli...

‘Sunbelt’ countries from India to Mexico tipped to overtake in clean industry development

Japan's free high school policy may provoke exodus from public schools

Japan's decision to make high school tuition virtually free, even for private institutions, is raising alarm among educators and policy experts, who warn it could accelerate an exodus from public schools and deepen inequalities. While aimed at...

India's Cannes trophy shelf gets heavier

Mumbai: Indian agencies won a Gold, two Silvers and seven Bronze Lions on Day 3 of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on Wednesday, taking their overall tally to 22 - including three Golds, eight Silvers and 11 Bronzes at the...

India expensive but a great place to invest: Shenoy

Deepak Shenoy, Founder, Capital Mind, says India remains a promising long-term investment destination due to its robust economy, outperforming many global counterparts. While some markets may offer temporary gains, India's current valuation...

India never accepted mediation, does not accept it, will never accept it: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told U.S. President Donald Trump that India firmly rejects any form of mediation on issues concerning Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a statement on Wednesday. Reiterating India’s long-standing...

'Japan has to learn from Israel's resoluteness and the determination'

Japan must learn from Israel's unwavering determination in confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions, a former senior advisor to late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, told Israel Hayom in an exclusive conversation. The advisor, Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi, is...

India illegally deporting Muslim citizens at gunpoint to Bangladesh, say rights groups

The Indian government has been accused of illegally deporting Indian Muslims to Bangladesh, prompting fears of an escalating campaign of persecution. Thousands of people, largely Muslims suspected of being illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, have...

India: Stop unlawful deportations and protect Rohingya refugees

The Indian government must immediately halt all deportations of Rohingya men, women and children, recognize them as refugees and treat them with the dignity and protection they deserve under international human rights law, Amnesty International...

China Misses World Cup, But Amateur Football Goes Viral

China’s national football team is making headlines again—for completely the wrong reason. The team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the sixth consecutive time. China’s only appearance in the tournament dates back to 2002. In the span...

Chinese navy drill near Japan sparks concern and protest

Tessa WongBBC News, Asia Digital Reporter Reporting fromSingapore ShareSave The Liaoning, seen here in a 2018 file photo, is one of two Chinese aircraft carriers taking part in the drill A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from...

Japan diagnostic imaging market poised for 2% CAGR through 2034

Japan’s diagnostic imaging sector is undergoing significant transformation, with cutting-edge technologies that are re-defining capabilities across techniques such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, and breast imaging. Against this backdrop, the country’s...

Indian-owned companies in UK jump 23% to 1,197, fueling jobs and revenue growth

Indian-owned companies in the UK have surged to 1,197 in 2025, up 23% from last year, with revenues hitting £72.14 billion. The TMT sector leads, and Wipro tops growth rankings with a 448% revenue increase, the latest report shows. Published Date...

China unveils its 6th Gen J-36, but what does 'Generation' mean in fighter jets? India currently operates...

India is operating with a 4.5 generation, as it has French-made Rafale jet as powerful jets in its arsenal. While there are reports, that China has already developed its sixth generation fighter jets. But what does this 'generation' means in the...