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Business

Azerbaijan’s state oil fund helps launch China-ASEAN investment council

SOFAZ is the only founder from outside East and Southeast Asia, reflecting Azerbaijan’s position on the trade corridor between Asia and Europe.

Travel News

Thailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays for EU travellers

Travellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.

Europe News

Europe faces race to refill gas storage as LNG cargoes flow to Asia

After spending much of the past two years rebuilding its gas security following the loss of Russian pipeline supplies, Europe is again facing high natural gas prices due to volatility in global markets linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan

Japan revises succession law but retains ban on female emperors

Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea.

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Markets

Asian stocks rally after Dow sets fresh record

Asian markets pushed higher on Friday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another record high, with several AI and related chip stocks staging a rebound even as others extended their recent slide.

Destinations

How to fly to Asia from Europe for less

In this guide, we’re helping you discover the most affordable flight routes between Europe and Asia.

Markets

Asian stocks slide on chip sell-off as markets await US jobs data

Asian markets mostly fell on Thursday as a heavy sell-off in chip shares spread across the region, while European stocks opened flat and US futures pointed lower ahead of a closely watched American jobs report.

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Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond

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After visiting 15 member economies, AIIB President Zou Jiayi heard a clear call to scale up impact. Highlighting projects that improve lives, she reaffirmed AIIB’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure, innovation, integrity and multilateral cooperation across Asia and beyond.

China

Hong Kong proposes city's leader decide national security offences

After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists.

Travel News

‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourists face fines

Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.

Travel News

Iran conflict threatens Southeast Asia’s summer tourism season

Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict are threatening to slow demand just as the region enters its crucial summer travel season.

Nepal

Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after landing gear fire in Nepal

The Himalayan nation is home to some of the world's most remote and tricky runways, flanked by snow-capped peaks and terrain that poses a challenge even for accomplished pilots.

Culture news

A decade in the making: Eurovision Asia set to take place in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

Nepal

Balendra Shah takes oath of office as Nepal's youngest prime minister

Balendra Shah will lead a government tasked with navigating deep public frustration with Nepal's established parties, who were widely blamed by voters for corruption and chronic political instability.

Europe News

LNG tide turns to Asia leaving Europe short on supply

Europe is losing LNG shipments to Asia as the war in the Middle East impacting Qatari facilities pushes prices higher. Italy and Belgium scramble for alternative supplies in mega competitive market.

Economy

Hormuz tensions threaten Asia's energy lifeline as crisis deepens

Countries across Asia are scrambling to contain surging energy costs and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten supplies.