The Latest Breaking News from Asia

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 · Jan 13

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 · Jan 13

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 · Jan 13

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 · Jan 12

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 · Jan 11

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 · Jan 10

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 · Jan 10

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 · Jan 9

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 · Jan 8

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.

International Business Times · Jan 8