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Asian shares retreat in thin holiday trading after a tech-led rally on Wall St

Shares have retreated in Asia after U.S. stocks recouped most of their losses from a day earlier

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Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending to counter China, as US says drone

Bangkok Post

Global stocks dip after US-Iran peace talks delay

World shares have fallen into negative territory and oil has erased its earlier losses after the US and Iran called off planned negotiations in Switzerland.

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly loss

Asian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflation. This development, coupled with positive semiconductor news, boosted investor confidence. Lower energy costs are also easing concerns about future interest rate hikes.

The Economic Times

Affinidi and CardInfoLink Put the Missing Trust Layer for AI Agents into Production

SINGAPORE, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CardInfoLink has deployed Agent Gateway on Agenzo, its agentic commerce platform for travel and hospitality merchants, making it what is believed to be the first commercial deployment in Asia to operate AI agents under an independent trust and governance layer. Every AI agent connecting…

AAP

Branded residences take off in Thailand

While Vietnam has surpassed Thailand as Asia's most valuable branded residence market, Thailand still leads its peer with the largest launch of luxury development, according to hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

Bangkok Post

DIFC Future of Finance Report: Digital native, AI driven challenger banks redefining banking models, signalling industry's biggest shift since 2008

DUBAI, UAE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, launched the second report in its 2026 Future of Finance series. The Changing Face of Banking: Building Resilience Through Change report underscores that resilience, rather…

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Flexsys Announces Price Increase for Insoluble Sulfur in Asia

AKRON, Ohio, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective on or after June 18, 2026, or as contracts allow, Flexsys is announcing a price increase in Asia for the following products, in the following territories: Insoluble Sulfur, all grades and pack types, in China: +US$ 0.60/kgInsoluble Sulfur, all grades and pack…

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"They were like, ‘Are you going to choose heavy metal? Or are you going to join the police?’" Black market bootlegs, tours with Iron Maiden and rock'n'roll monks: The Hu's Enkush Batjargal on how he became a folk metal icon

From growing up in Communist Mongolia to revolutionising folk metal, The Hu's Enkush Batjargal shares his wisdom (and why swordfighting with a horsehead fiddle is a bad idea)

Metal Hammer

Gene Solutions Hosts K-CONNECT Summit 2026, Uniting Oncology Experts Across Asia-Pacific

DA NANG, Vietnam, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions announced the successful conclusion of K-CONNECT Summit 2026, a regional scientific forum that brought together leading oncology experts, clinicians, researchers and healthcare stakeholders to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and multi-omics are reshaping cancer care across Asia-Pacific.Held in Da Nang,…

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Informa Markets & MCH Group join forces to create a new international stage: Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair | April 2027

BASEL, Switzerland, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets and MCH Group – two of the world's powerhouses in global trade events – are collaborating for the first time. Informa Markets operates the world's leading B2B network for the jewellery industry and organises flagship events including JGW (Jewellery & Gem…

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Japan and South Korea lead the shift in global summer travel trends, according to Holafly data

DUBLIN, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today released its Summer Travel Report 2026, revealing a major shift in global travel preferences. While Spain continues to rank as the world's most popular summer destination, Asian countries are gaining significant ground, with Japan climbing…

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The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculus

Washington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. Despite assurances from President Trump, analysts view the move as a symbolic downgrading, occurring amidst existing bilateral friction and concerns about US policy in Asia.

The Economic Times

Asian shares shrug off Wall St blues following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares have surged in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

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Agoda Unveils Bali as the Top Summer Destination for Poolside Relaxation in Asia

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of the summer season and intensifying heat, digital travel platform Agoda reports a rise in travelers using the platform to search specifically for accommodations featuring pools, with usage of the search filter increasing 26 times between mid-March to May compared to…

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Asian shares shrug off US retreat after initial signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares have surged in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

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SIAL Guangzhou 2026: Backed by the World's Factory, Fast Becoming Asia's New Food Sourcing Hub

GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global food and beverage companies continue searching for reliable supply chains and new growth markets across Asia, China is doubling down on its role as a key sourcing destination. The latest signal came from SIAL Shanghai 2026, which concluded with record-breaking results,…

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian shares gain as US-Iran deal takes effect

US stock futures rose as President Trump signed an interim deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy concerns. This comes as the Federal Reserve signaled potential rate hikes to combat inflation, causing bond yields to climb and the yen to weaken.

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Stelliers Asia Unveils 2026 Finalists Ahead of Grand Awards Ceremony in Bangkok

BANGKOK, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stelliers, the leading hotelier awards platform, has officially announced the finalists for Stelliers Asia 2026, presented by NORDAQ. Revealed during a special live broadcast on 5 June 2026, the shortlist celebrates exceptional hospitality professionals from across the region who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to…

The Conversation

How Australia can deliver the secure gas, renewable fuels and battery minerals Asia and the Pacific need

Energy security is a top priority globally, as governments grapple with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an accelerating clean energy transition and surging power demand from AI data centres.

AAP

PROCOMER: Costa Rica strengthens its focus on Asia with value-added food products in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Costa Rica continues to strengthen its presence in Asia and expand opportunities for its export sector in high-value markets. From June 9 to 12, four Costa Rican companies participated in Seoul Food & Hotel 2026, one of Asia's leading trade platforms for…

Fortune

How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year's Southeast Asia 500

Surging gold prices helped lift Indonesia's Hartadinata Abadi up 115 places on the Southeast Asia 500, as investors flocked to the safe haven asset.

The Times of India

US drops Indo, keeps the Pacific: Pentagon renaming deepens unease as Donald Trump assures 'we are there for India'

The Pentagon has reverted the Indo-Pacific Command to its former name, Pacific Command, sparking concerns about India's strategic standing. While officials claim no mission change, analysts interpret the move, coinciding with a less warm Trump-Modi meeting, as a potential recalibration of US Asia policy and diminished enthusiasm for the Quad…

The Economic Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive. Representatives of 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will arrive in Kazan on Wednesday, with the main day…

Bangkok Post

Jason Mraz to perform in Bangkok in October

The American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'I'm Yours' is set to return to Bangkok for his fifth show, scheduled for Oct 29 at Bitec Live. " Jason Mraz Asia Tour 2026 in Bangkok" is presented by ODLive.

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