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Asia-Pacific countries endorse bold steps for greener, resilient cities at UN assembly

Countries across the Asia-Pacific region have agreed to intensify cooperation to drive sustainable and resilient urban development, adopting a new resolution at the close of the 81st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and …

Arka Motorsports’ Kadur, Sherif set quickest time in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship

Kadur and Sherif of Arka Motorsports clocked the fastest combined time of 2 minutes and 50.9 seconds for the two loops of a 1.45-km gravel stage HYDERABAD: Reigning National Champion Karna Kadur and Musa Sherif of Arka Motorsports set the quickest time in …

Why the U.S. Asia-Pacific strategy is at odds with its goals

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, November 13, 2024. /Xinhua The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, November 13, 2024. /Xinhua Editor's note: Xu Ying, a special commentator on current …

East Asia Pacific Growth Slows in 2025, World Bank Says

East Asia and Pacific has led in economic growth, but to sustain momentum and create jobs, countries must address global uncertainties. Key challenges include shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. According to the World Bank …

Elixir Medical Announces First Use of LithiX Hertz Contact (HC) Intravascular Lithotripsy System (IVL) in Asia Pacific ...

First cases completed by Dr. Tamil Selvan Muthusamy, MD, and Dr. Rosli Mohd Ali, MD, and transmitted live at TCTAP Congress in Seoul, Korea. Novel IVL technology designed to deliver calcium fragmentation for treatment of moderate to severely calcified …

Asia Pacific sustainable bond growth to focus on 'smaller, untapped' markets

Companies can benefit by standing by DEI policies despite political backlash, says M&G 25 April 2025 Despite wider political pushback, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies are not universally being dropped, M&G has claimed, claiming they …

System intrusions drive most cyber breaches in Asia Pacific

The DBIR, based on an analysis of over 22,000 security incidents and more than 12,000 confirmed data breaches worldwide, outlines a shifting threat landscape, with implications for insurers, brokers, and enterprise risk teams.

PATA report explores workforce gaps and evolving human capital in tourism industry in the Asia Pacific

80044 Exploring workforce gaps, youth readiness and solutions for building a resilient tourism industry across the Asia Pacific region, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released a new report, The Evolving Tourism Workforce: Human Capital …

Asia-Pacific Automotive Relay Market Forecast Report 2025-2034 - Key Companies Investing Heavily In R&D, Focusing On ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Asia-Pacific Automotive Relay Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report looks into the market shares, …

Stripe Emerges as One of the Fastest-Growing Payment Service Providers in Asia-Pacific

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Stripe has emerged as one of the fastest-growing payment service providers (PSPs) in Asia-Pacific (APAC), expanding its footprint both geographically and through its …

Google Signs its First Offshore Wind Power PPA in Asia Pacific with CIP in Taiwan

Google has announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to procure wind power from the 495 MW Fengmiao I offshore wind project in Taiwan. This marks the company’s first offshore wind power PPA in …

From unicorns to brick-and-mortar: VCs in Southeast Asia get cold feet as they switch bets

Funding by VC investors in tech-based companies has declined by about 79% between 2022 and 2024, from around $10.1 billion to approximately $2.2 billion, according to data intelligence platform Tracxn. Koumaru | Istock | Getty Images Venture capitalists …

UK city leads fight against one of Africa, Asia and Brazil's deadliest parasites

A UK city is leading the fight against one of the world's most deadly parasites - by trialling a new landmark treatment that could save thousands of lives a year. Visceral leishmaniasis is a tropical disease found in swathes of Asia, East Africa, and …

Take part in our survey: Asia-Pacific’s Best Employers 2026

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Asia-Pacific companies myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Last year the Financial Times and its research partner Statista unveiled the inaugural ranking of the best companies to work for …

FIA Asia Pacific Championship: Harikrishan Wadia, Kunal Kashyap to headline latest edition

Harkrishan Wadia and Kunal Kashyap are set to headline the latest edition of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), scheduled from April 25 to 27 at the Madras International Circuit. With 21 entries this is a record for India in the Asia Pacific …

These 7 European And Asian Stocks Are Crushing It And Still Cheap

London-based BAE Systems makes the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet and is benefitting from European nations turning away from U.S. defense contractors. AFP via Getty Images Portfolio managers investing in non-U.S. stocks have been trying to get investors’ …

FCA expansion in the United States and Asia-Pacific

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced its first-ever establishment of a presence in the United States (US) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as part of its new strategy to support growth. The FCA representatives will be based in Washington DC …

Kashmir: Is South Asia’s powder keg reigniting?

Few regions on earth are as densely militarized and as persistently volatile as Kashmir. Cradled in the Himalayas and bordered by three nuclear powers in India, Pakistan and China, the contested territory has long been a crucible of regional rivalries, and …

Trump’s tariffs: Alphabet flags ad revenue risks in Asia-Pacific

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Maryland Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and ...

A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national, Eric Tataw, also known as “the Garri Master,” 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in …

Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope …

BCYF Draper Pool is Open!

Stop by the Open House on April 29 to learn about programming and meet the Pool Manager. BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury, closed for critical systems repairs, reopened on Wednesday, April 23. There will be an Open House on Tuesday, April 29, from 12:00 p. …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

RED HOTEL SERIES MERCHANDISE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The New Red Hotel Series Website Now Features a Shop! LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent release of their fourth thriller in the Red Hotel Series, Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman are happy to …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …

NVBDC Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …