Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Asia

IMF to assess Sri Lankan governance as part of $3B bailout

The International Monetary Fund says it is assessing Sri Lanka's governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program

The Independent UK

Hong Kong struggles to win back tourists, ‘World City’ crown

Chinese territory welcomed just 500,000 visitors in January, compared to 6.8 million arrivals in 2019.

Al Jazeera

Art Basel Hong Kong 2023: can the city’s art scene bounce back?

Art Basel Hong Kong 2023 is about to kick off following years of restrictions. Catherine Shaw explores what we can expect in and around this year’s fair (23-25 March 2023), and whether Hong Kong can bounce back to reclaim the title of ‘Asia’s art hub’

Wallpaper

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

UK and US shares climb as banks and ministers aim to calm Credit Suisse fears

FTSE 100 rises and European banking shares are up after early jitters over what UBS takeover deal means for bondholders

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 falls after Credit Suisse sold to UBS in emergency rescue deal

Markets in Asia were also struggling earlier in the morning, with shares in Hong Kong falling by more than 3 per cent

The Independent UK

Singapore and Hong Kong vie to be the Caymans of Asia

The two cities have set up new fund structures to lure wealth away from traditional offshore financial centres

Financial Times

Credit Suisse news – latest: Asia markets down after UBS offers to buy crisis-hit bank

UBS’s merger with Credit Suisse has been welcomed internationally

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world's poor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukrainian officials say an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices are pushing more people into poverty has been extended

The Independent UK

Regional banks safe from US contagion

Asia-Pacific banks are resilient to risks related to the failures of their US peers, says Fitch Ratings, noting that regional banks have limited direct exposure to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank.

Bangkok Post

ISIS could launch attack in tourist hotspots 'within six months' with terrorists on rise

ISIS-K, the Islamic State - Khorasan Province has developed capabilities in Afghanistan that enable it to attack West interests in Eurasia, said US Army General Michael Kurilla

Daily Mirror

‘Alarming’ rate of mountain forest loss a threat to wildlife

Since 2001, 7% of the habitat has been lost globally due to logging, wildfires and agriculture, scientists report

The Guardian - UK

Neil Robertson demands snooker bosses make prize money change - "It has to go"

Snooker has made a change to its prize money ruling and the Australian is not happy with the new financial implications, especially with the impact it will have on lower-ranked players

Daily Mirror

Asian shares up after First Republic aid spurs Wall St rally

Shares have advanced in Asia, tracking a rally on Wall Street after a group of big banks offered a lifeline to First Republic Bank, the lender investors had focused on in their hunt for troubles in the banking industry

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

March 10-16, 2023

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

Global bank crisis fears ease after billion-dollar lifelines

Asian stock markets rise after moves to shore up confidence in troubled banks in Europe and the United States.

Bangkok Post

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants unveils 51-100

Ahead of the live awards ceremony, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced the extended list of restaurants ranked from No.51 to No.100 for 2023.

Bangkok Post

Frasers Property Limited Group CEO wins Asia Top CEO

Group CEO Mr. Sirivadhanabhakdi garners prestigious recognition for out-performance building long-term resilience in real estate development with sustainability and social responsibility

The Independent UK

Taiwan chip pioneer warns US plans will boost costs

The founder of the processor chip industry's biggest manufacturer is warning that U.S. government efforts to move production from Asia to the United States will as much as double their cost

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Influential Brands and its Thailand Partner, Neo Target, held the “2022 ASIA CEO SUMMIT & AWARD CEREMONY" to recognize the Top CEOs and Brands in Thailand and Asia

Thailand (March 15,2023) - Influential Brands and Neo Target jointly organized an award ceremony to honor over 20 top brands that have had the highest impact on consumers and have been most successful in their business operations. Additionally, four "Outstanding Leadership Awards" were conferred on business leaders who had created…

Bangkok Post

Samui's Cape Fahn Hotel partners with Virtuoso

Cape Fahn Hotel, Private Islands, Koh Samui recently announced its new partnership with Virtuoso Australia/New Zealand Region, a global network of travel advisers who work with top destinations and a vetted portfolio of the best travel brands globally. This now opens the door to travellers across Australia, New Zealand, Asia…

Wales Online

Dinosaur with the longest neck ever seen in an animal identified by scientists

Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum roamed east Asia more than 160 million years ago and had a 15 metre long neck

Wales Online

'We sold all of our possessions to travel the world in a truck for ten years'

David and Charlotte are travelling the world in a mobile home and living out their dreams

Motorsport

How Motul is focused on its Asia-Pacific customers

With millions of motorcycles on the road in this vast territory, Motul is leading the way to provide the right products where reliability, performance and protection are key.

France 24

Are US military drills in Asia-Pacific a veiled attempt to curb Chinese power?

Recent US military activity in the Asia-Pacific is on the rise, including drills in the Philippines and South Korea as well as a submarine deal struck between the US and Australia. China has, meanwhile, accused the US of encircling the country. FRANCE 24 speaks with an expert to shed light…

Bangkok Post

MQDC unveils Cloud 11 as Asia’s Largest Hub for Content Creators with “Empowering Creators” Concept

MQDC unveils Cloud 11 as Asia’s Largest Hub for Content Creators with “Empowering Creators” Concept, preparing creators for the global era

1 … 117 118 119 120

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

the International Monetary Fund

221 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.