G2E Asia highlights: Gaming & innovation trends

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo, the key marketplace for the gaming, entertainment and integrated resorts sectors, continues into its second and third days at The Venetian Macao and Galaxy International Convention Centre. The shows draw industry professionals …

Augustinians remember Prevost's many visits to Asia

by N. Carvalho and M. Hariyadi The religious family to which the new pontiff belonged, and which he led as Prior General for 12 years, has a long history of missionary presence on the Asian continent, beginning with the Basilica of Santo Niño in Cebu. …

Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of US-China trade talks

China’s exports rose sharply in April, led by surging shipments to Southeast Asia, but this was counterbalanced by a significant drop in exports to the United States following the imposition of higher tariffs. “Japanese stocks surged on Friday, bolstered …

Hyra Network Co-Hosts TOKEN2049 VC Summit and Showcases Decentralized AI Infrastructure at GITEX Asia Singapore

SINGAPORE and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyra Network, the world’s first decentralized AI infrastructure platform, has accelerated its global expansion by co-hosting VC Connect at TOKEN2049 Dubai and unveiling its Smart …

As Pakistan plunges region into uncertainty, South Asia should rethink its non-alignment policy

As hostilities escalate between India and Pakistan, South Asian countries which had been quick to condemn and criticise the terror attacks in Pahalgam, are yet to condemn the perpetrator — Pakistan. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal have …

UNESCO leadership candidate sees Việt Nam and Asia as pillars of stronger multilateral cooperation

LENZ Therapeutics and Lotus Pharmaceutical Announce Exclusive License and Commercialization Agreement for LNZ100 in the ...

SAN DIEGO and TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LENZ Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LENZ) and Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Lotus”, TWSW Stock Code: 1795) today announced an exclusive license and commercialization agreement for Lotus to …

Dialog Axiata Connects Sri Lanka to the World with the India- Asia Xpress Subsea Cable Strengthening Redundancy and ...

32 8 th May, 2025 (Colombo), Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, announced the launch of the IAX (India Asia Xpress) submarine cable system—a significant investment aimed at bolstering Sri Lanka’s international network and future- …

The Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Asia–Pacific Unity?

On April 23, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), a 65-year-old agreement that had been a rare symbol of cooperation between India and Pakistan despite decades of hostility. The suspension came a day after militants attacked civilians in Jammu and …

Qatar nominated to represent Asia-Pacific Region in Bureau of Conference of Parties to Stockholm Convention

Doha: The Asia-Pacific Group, within the Conference of the Parties on Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management, has nominated the State of Qatar as its representative in the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent …