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A white Fujifilm X Half appears overseas, as the US is giving black ones away free and UK prices drop… what's going on?

Fujifilm's compact camera is back in the spotlight: a white edition lands in Asia, US buyers get the black one free with an X-T5, and UK prices are lower than ever

Digital Camera World

Shanghai, Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur: the big four Asia-Pacific cities for 2026

As the year ahead in travel turns toward intentional holidaying, it’s time to make these four incredible cities top priority

The Guardian - UK

Travel hacks for Asia Pacific: hotel concierges share their local gems

Whether you fancy sipping cocktails in Sydney or shopping in Singapore, let the true destination experts lead you to unexpected experiences

The Guardian - UK

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Two Southeast Asia 500 companies may merge—forming Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate

The proposed merger, announced on Jan. 12 by Sunway president Anuar Taib, will form an entity with a combined market capitalization of $11.7 billion, surpassing current leader Gamuda Berhad, valued at $7.2 billion.

Fortune

Return to familiar turf for departing ambassador Rudd

Australia's departing ambassador to the US is returning to familiar territory in a think-tank role that plays to his strength as a long-time expert on Asia.

AAP

Bangkok or Singapore: which megacity should be next on your travel list?

Both the Thai capital and the island city-state encapsulate Asian urban ambition, providing bucket-list worthy experiences for travellers

The Guardian - UK

Gold and silver soar after US targets Federal Reserve in Powell probe

European indexes were mixed on Monday after a rally in Asia, while US futures dipped on reports of a Justice Department probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. The news sent gold and silver to fresh records.

Euronews

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US futures slip while Asian shares gain as Fed chair Powell faces Trump legal threat

US futures experienced a dip on Monday, contrasting with gains across Asian markets, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Department of Justice had served the central bank with subpoenas.

The Independent UK

The G20 was built to stabilise the world’s economy – but it’s failed on climate, debt and inequality

The Group of Twenty (G20) emerged from the financial turmoil that followed the collapse of the Thai currency in 1997, which rapidly spread financial instability from Thailand to the rest of Asia.

The Conversation

Indonesia blocks Musk’s Grok chatbot due to risk of pornographic content

Move comes after governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned the AI tool and some have opened inquiries into sexualised content

The Guardian - AU

Asia’s cash savings are double the U.S. rate. Fintech platforms like Syfe want to change that

A slew of fintech apps have emerged in recent years to tap a growing interest in investing and wealth management among Asian users.

Fortune

Why is Trump interested in Greenland? Look to the thawing Arctic ice

Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attack, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Defence shares jump after Venezuela fallout and US talk on Greenland

The sector rallied in Europe, the US, and parts of Asia, with investors betting tensions will keep military spending elevated and order books fuller for longer.

Euronews

Bitcoin Billionaire Chen Zhi Taken Into Custody Amid Massive Crypto Scam Allegations

Bitcoin billionaire Chen Zhi has been arrested in Asia over a massive $11 billion "pig butchering" crypto scam.

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The Independent UK

One of world’s biggest music festivals has announced it is coming to Asia for first time

Electronic dance music festival will take place in Pattaya from 11 to 13 December

MyLifeXP

Venezuela Crisis Raises Concerns, Bajaj Auto Says Exports Remain Safe

Bajaj Auto has assured that the recent political crisis in Venezuela will not have a major impact on its global business. The company clarified that exports to Venezuela form less than one percent of its total overseas shipments. This clear statement has eased concerns among investors and customers. With a…

Reason

Photo: These Lenses Can Slow the Progression of Nearsightedness

While Europe and Asia have had Stellest glasses for years, the FDA finally approved them for the U.S. in 2025.

The Guardian - UK

When north and south winds collide, torrential rain falls in south-east Asia

The monsoon season is crucial for agriculture, making up 80% of annual rainfall, but also extremely destructive

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The Independent UK

Shares are higher in Asia in an upbeat start to the new year

Asian shares have begun the new year with an upbeat start, led by a 2% gain for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index

The Independent UK

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street

International Business Times

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Lay the Groundwork for a Digital Bridge Across the Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea, long a symbol of regional cooperation, is set to become a digital bridge between the continents. For the first time, a subsea fiber-optic cable will link Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, forming a digital artery with more than 400 terabits of capacity, poised to transform data routes between Europe…

The Independent UK

Top 10 climate disasters cost planet $122bn – with one continent hit hardest

Many deaths and full extent of damage in poorer countries go missing from global because they are not insured, report finds

LiveScience

Spinosaurus relative longer than a pickup truck stalked Thailand's rivers 125 million years ago

A large fish-eating dinosaur died beside a river 125 million years ago in Cretaceous Thailand. Now, the remains of this ancient predator are helping researchers better understand Asia's enigmatic spinosaurids.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un asks factories to make more missiles next year

North Korean leader is overseeing rapid growth of East Asian nation’s missile and nuclear capabilities

The Conversation

Huge online scam operations are flourishing in war-torn Myanmar – I travelled there to find out why

South-east Asia has become the “ground zero” for the global online scamming industry, according to the UN, costing victims billions of US dollars each year. Scam operations are run by Chinese crime syndicates from fortified compounds in countries like Myanmar, which has been embroiled in a nationwide armed conflict since…

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