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Bloodbath on K-Street! South Korea's Kospi crashes 6% after world-beating rally to 8,000

South Korea’s Kospi saw a violent reversal after briefly topping 8,000, crashing over 6% as tech stocks plunged and foreign investors dumped shares. Samsung Electronics’ steep fall amid an 18-day strike call intensified the rout, wiping out much of the index’s world-beating 2026 gains and dragging broader Asian markets lower.

The Economic Times

Manulife Financial Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Manulife Financial (NYSE:MFC) reported what executives described as solid first-quarter 2026 results, with growth in insurance sales and earnings in Asia helping offset pressure in Global Wealth and Asset Management and unfavorable insurance experience in Canada. President and Chief Executive Offic

MarketBeat

Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuels

India and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil and manage rising costs. However, challenges remain in developing supply chains and ensuring vehicle compatibility. Experts also highlight environmental concerns related to crop-based biofuel production. The shift towards…

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Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia

Nations across Asia are pushing for the use of more biofuels in transportation in order to slash dependence on imported fossil fuels, which have been disrupted by the Iran war

The Independent UK

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after AI rally spurs US gauges

Asian stocks climbed, mirroring Wall Street's record highs driven by the AI trade and robust US consumer resilience. Japan, South Korea, and Australia saw gains, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index on track for its sixth weekly rise. Nvidia's rally fueled US trading, while Brent crude edged higher and the…

The Economic Times

DLocal Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

DLocal (NASDAQ:DLO) reported another quarter of rapid payment volume growth, with management pointing to broad-based merchant expansion across emerging markets while also addressing higher operating expenses and a one-time tax adjustment that weighed on reported earnings. On the company’s first-qua

MarketBeat

Erdoğan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties amid shifting regional order

Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a friendship and strategic partnership declaration in Astana, targeting €13 billion in trade.

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US reportedly dropped fraud charges against Indian billionaire after he hired Trump’s lawyer

Gautam Adani, richest man in Asia, was accused of conspiring to pay $250m in bribes to Indian government officials

The Guardian - US

This year’s Venice Biennale marks a major shift in European cultural politics

I was texting a museum director friend in Asia recently. We were discussing whether a trip to this year’s “artworld Olympics”, the Venice Biennale, justified the carbon release.

The Conversation

The US-Israeli war on Iran just turned Japan’s snack shelves into a graveyard of black-and-white bags, and the crisis is far from over

The U.S.–Israeli war on Iran just turned Japan’s snack shelves into a ghost town of black-and-white bags, and the crisis is showing no signs of slowing down. Bright colors are gone, replaced by stark monochrome designs. The reason? A critical ink shortage caused by the war’s chokehold on global oil…

The Mary Sue

A massive DNA discovery just rewrote everything we thought we knew about the Japanese people

A major genetic analysis of over 3,200 Japanese individuals reveals a more complex ancestry than previously thought, suggesting a third ancestral group tied to northeastern Asia. The study also highlights greater genetic diversity within Japan than assumed, with distinct regional variations. This research could pave the way for more personalized…

The Economic Times

Southeast Asia’s AI boom has a power problem — and it’s being underestimated

Southeast Asia’s AI surge is accelerating but power constraints may define its limits.

TechRadar

Humans were riding horses 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, new study finds

Mass migration of people across Eurasia around 5,000 years ago could have been driven by advent of horsemanship, researchers say

The Independent UK

Europe wants to dodge troublesome regions by building undersea cables beneath the Arctic

The EU wants to avoid regions of instability by putting the internet under the Arctic.

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AI boom puts SK Hynix on the cusp of $1 trillion market value

South Korea is at the forefront of Asia's AI boom, with SK Hynix nearing a $1 trillion market value, following Samsung Electronics' recent milestone. Driven by surging AI demand for memory chips, SK Hynix shares have seen significant growth.

The Times of India

Top 10 countries with the most gold in 2026: USA tops, China and India lead the global rankings

Gold is amongst the safest forms of investment in the world as it serves as an insurance instrument against inflation, foreign exchange risks, and political instability. It is very usual for the foreign exchange reserves of a country to have some quantity of gold in them. According to the figures…

The Guardian - UK

V&A Rising Voices review – can decades of stunning global art really be squished into three rooms?

Indigenous and First Nations artists are the beating heart of this fascinating exhibition of contemporary art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific. It deserves a better showing

The Economic Times

From sleeping at 4 am to bed by 10 pm: NIT alum reveals how he escaped the 'Asian entrepreneur mindset' while working with US clients

An Indian entrepreneur shared his struggle with late nights and burnout due to working with US clients, leading him to set firm boundaries. By communicating his non-negotiable 10 PM bedtime and 8 AM-9 PM IST working hours, he found clients were supportive. Improved communication systems replaced late-night calls, enhancing productivity…

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Iran seeks India’s role in West Asia peace efforts ahead of BRICS meet; plans new Hormuz shipping framework

Iran welcomes India's efforts to bring peace to West Asia. The nation is creating a new framework for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated that a BRICS member's demand to condemn it has prevented a unified stance. India's impartiality as BRICS chair is appreciated. Iran is committed…

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Homo erectus genetic material sequenced for the first time, and it shows 'deep genetic links' with modern humans

A new study of six Homo erectus individuals from China reveals one amino acid variant that distinguished this archaic human from all other human lineages and one that it passed on to modern humans via Denisovans.

The Economic Times

India underperformed Korea by 180 percentage points; but the worst FII selling may be over, says Vikash Kumar Jain

India's stock market has lagged behind other Asian markets. This underperformance has made Indian stocks less expensive. Investor expectations are now lower. The market is positioned for potential gains if global risks decrease. Valuations are no longer stretched. The risk and reward for investors are now more balanced than in…

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EU considers running undersea cable under the North Pole to link Europe to Asia — Polar Connect aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and Russia by 2030

The EU is planning an undersea cable that goes under the North Pole to connect to Asia. This route avoids geopolitical hotspots like the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf but will have to weather the harsh Arctic.

The Economic Times

Asia No.1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh not to be part of India shooting squad for Asian Games

Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Asia's No. 1 trap shooter, has been omitted from the Indian team for the Asian Games. Despite a bronze at the World Championships and a world ranking of No. 6, his scores in domestic trials led to his exclusion.

The Independent UK

Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia

Panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia are turning to rooftop solar power as costs climb due to the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Public health at risk across Asia as Iran crisis sends price of cooking gas soaring

Families turn to dirty fuels such as firewood, bringing fears over air pollution and fragility of energy transition

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