Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn Faces Court as Ouster Ruling Looms
BANGKOK – Thailand’s suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra appeared in court on Thursday to face a petition seeking her removal from office over her handling of a heated…
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Japan’s Export-Dependent Economy Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Sharp Trade Slump
Japan’s export-reliant economy showed fresh signs of strain in July, as the value of exports fell 2.6 percent year-on-year—the steepest drop since February 2021 and marking the third consecutive…
India Emerges as Uncommon Global Hub for Green IPOs, Attracting Over US $4 Billion
ndia is rapidly positioning itself as a rare global centre for green-energy initial public offerings, with more than a dozen companies debuting this week and aiming collectively to…
Zoom Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with New 7,500 sq ft Singapore Office
SINGAPORE – Zoom Communications has unveiled its new Singapore office at Marina Bay’s IOI Central Boulevard (West Tower), marking a significant step in its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy. The…
Supreme Court Mandates Social Insurance Contributions—A Turning Point for China’s Welfare Reform
China has entered a critical phase in its long-delayed welfare reform following a groundbreaking ruling by its Supreme People’s Court. The court decreed that all businesses and employees…
AI-Driven Deepfake Calls Surge in Asia-Pacific: 194% Rise in Voice-Phishing Scams
In a startling turn of events, Asia-Pacific is witnessing a dramatic escalation in AI-powered fraud, particularly deepfake-enabled voice phishing, or “vishing.” Cybersecurity firm Group‑IB reports that fraudulent attempts…
Markets Dip as Japan’s Export Slump Signals Growing Tariff Pressure
Asian markets showed signs of uncertainty on Wednesday, caught off guard by troubling developments in Japan’s export sector as U.S. tariffs continue to bite. Tokyo confirmed that its…
China’s Slowing Growth Sparks Renewed Investor Caution Amid Market Chatter
In its August 20, 2025 edition, CNBC’s The China Connection spotlights a discernible shift in investor sentiment toward China. The combined influence of new economic data and heightened…
Pop Mart Eyes $4 Billion in Revenue as Labubu Dolls Fuel Global Frenzy
Pop Mart International Group, the Chinese toymaker behind the wildly popular Labubu doll, is on track to surpass its 2025 revenue target of 20 billion yuan ($2.78 billion)…
Grab’s Fare Glitch Sparks Brief Shock in Singapore and Malaysia
On August 20, Grab, the popular ride‑hailing platform, experienced a sudden and unusual system malfunction around midday that momentarily caused abnormally high fares—including some exceeding S$1,000 (around US$778)—to…