Extreme Weather Swings Threaten Cities Across Asia, Europe, Study Finds

Climate whiplash, a term describing rapid shifts between extreme weather events, is intensifying weather patterns in urban areas across Asia and Europe acco0rding to a recent study commissioned by WaterAid. Driven by rising global temperatures, this …

Greek Shipowners Fly Foreign Flags, Have Their Ships Built in Asia

ATHENS – Greek shipping tycoons still rule the world’s waves in most categories – being challenged more now by China – but have their ships built in Asia, with Greece’s shipbuilding industry dormant until a recent revival. There are 602 ships for the Greek …

Iris van Herpen’s other-worldly couture graces ArtScience Museum in first solo show in Asia

Commissioner Síkela visits the five Central Asia countries to advance mutual development projects under Global Gateway

From 12 to18 March, International Partnerships Commissioner Jozef Síkela (pictured) will visit Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen the EU-Central Asia partnership and scale up Global Gateway, the EU’s investment …

Turkmenistan and EU Discuss Preparations for First Central Asia-EU Summit

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with European Commissioner for International Partnership Jozef Sikela, during which the parties emphasized the importance of the upcoming first summit in the Central Asia-EU format and …

Intel’s incoming Malaysian-born CEO is the latest Fortune 500 semiconductor exec to hail from Asia

WHO South-East Asia Region enhancing multi-source surveillance to strengthen response to health emergencies

New Delhi: Member countries of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region are enhancing multi-source surveillance to improve public health intelligence and evidence-based decision-making during complex health emergencies, often marked by …

Best beaches in Southeast Asia: A paradise Lover’s Guide

Have you ever dreamed of stepping onto a pristine beach with soft white sand beneath your feet and crystal-clear waters stretching as far as the eye can see? Southeast Asia is home to some of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world, drawing in …

Asia’s Top Integrated Security Exhibition Starts Soon

This year marks the 24th annual show of the SECON & eGISEC 2025 exhibition. As Asia’s only integrated security exhibition covering both the physical and cybersecurity fields, expectations and anticipations are running high for both the exhibitors and …

England to host first Kabaddi World Cup outside Asia

GENEVA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- England is set to host the first Kabaddi World Cup outside of Asia, reflecting the growing global popularity of the ancient Indian sport. During an online media briefing Wednesday, organizers from World Kabaddi and local …