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Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land's rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%.

Fortune

Who moves away when climate change hits? The hidden household politics of migration

Many people are migrating within countries across south Asia to cope with extreme weather. In Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, people often move from rural homes to urban metropolises when their homes and livelihoods become damaged or threatened by cyclones and storms, floods and droughts.

The Conversation

Who’s behind the Facebook page posting hateful AI slop about the UK? The answer might lie in south Asia

Our research has uncovered young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka and Pakistan using AI tools to make deeply objectionable content – and money, says Niamh McIntyre of the Bureau for Investigative Journalism

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Visa and Trip.com Group Ink Strategic Collaboration, Enabling Consumers to Chase Their Passions Through Travel

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a world leader in digital payments today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group, marking a strategic collaboration to power richer travel experiences for Asia Pacific consumers. The MoU will harness Visa's global payments network and Trip.com Group's extensive ecosystem, enabling…

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Edible Packaging, Fermented Innovations and Next-Gen Foods Take Center Stage at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026

BANGKOK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As food and beverage manufacturers race to capture emerging consumer trends, 10 standout innovations are already gaining commercial traction across protein innovation, fermentation technology, and sustainable packaging. All will debut at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, signalling where the global F&B industry is heading…

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LITFINCON Asia 2026 Convenes June 3 - 4 at the Marina Bay Sands as Global Litigation Finance Leaders Gather in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LITFINCON, the global litigation finance conference series, today confirmed that LITFINCON Asia 2026 takes place on June 3-4, 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The inaugural Asia edition convenes senior litigation funders, institutional investors, law firm partners, general counsel, insurers, and dispute resolution…

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Kyle Su's Kuark Capital launches $400 million Asia tech-focused hedge fund

Kuark Capital is launching a new hedge fund. It has raised over $400 million. The fund will focus on Asian artificial intelligence stocks. Taiwan and Japan are key markets. The strategy involves a low-net equity long-short approach. This aims to manage market volatility. Investor interest in Asian AI firms is…

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5 Animals That May Disappear Sooner Than You Think

Some species are disappearing so silently that the world barely notices. No breaking news. No sudden alarms. Just shrinking forests, polluted rivers, warming oceans, and animal populations falling year after year. Some creatures now survive in such tiny numbers that scientists struggle to even find them in the wild. And…

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$The Guardian view on India’s Iran shock: Asia’s neoliberal era starts to fracture$

The Guardian view on India’s Iran shock: Asia’s neoliberal era starts to fracture

Editorial: Narendra Modi’s austerity appeals reveal how war, energy insecurity and dollar pressures expose the fragility of globalisation

The Guardian - UK

The Iran War Has Cost Global Companies At Least $25 Billion, Report Shows

Reuters reported Monday that at least 279 publicly listed companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia have cited the war as a reason for defensive financial moves.

International Business Times

Giant Dinosaur Skeleton Found In Thailand, The Nagatitan, May Be The Largest Dinosaur Of The Region

A local man in Thailand found strange looking rocks. He called a team to study them, and as it turns out, they were dinosaur bones. After years of research, this discovery was announced the largest ever sauropod in Southeast Asia. The full story is in the article.

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As fears of renewed war increase, Iran eyes terrifying point of leverage that will ensure ‘no one will dare attack them again’

Yet more leverage for Iran to use against Trump.

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10 Giant Birds That Are Bigger Than Humans

When most people think of birds, they imagine tiny sparrows, colourful parrots, or pigeons sitting quietly on rooftops. But nature has another side that feels almost unreal. There are birds on Earth so massive, so powerful, and so tall that standing beside them feels like standing next to a dinosaur.…

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India-UAE energy push offers relief, but global risks still loom: Arnab Das

India's energy security is under scrutiny amid West Asian geopolitical tensions. Recent UAE engagements offer partial relief for external finances, but complex global realignments and resource competition persist. Experts highlight India's progress but emphasize the need for further advancements in strategic resources and technology.

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Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill and counting

Global companies face significant financial strain due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Businesses are grappling with escalating oil prices and disrupted supply chains. This conflict has already cost businesses billions, with more impacts expected. Airlines and automakers are among those warning of profit reductions. The situation is affecting industries…

The Economic Times

Rupee hits record low of 96.18 vs USD as rising yields add to oil shock

The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low against the dollar on Monday, plummeting to 96.18. Soaring global bond yields, fueled by elevated energy prices from the Iran war, have weakened investor confidence. This marks the rupee's fifth consecutive session of record lows, making it Asia's worst-performing currency this year.

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil prices pile pressure on bonds

Asian markets declined Monday. Drone attacks in the Gulf boosted oil prices and bond yields. Investors anticipate Nvidia's earnings report this week, which could impact the AI boom. G7 finance ministers are meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and raw material supplies. High energy costs are driving inflation concerns…

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North America, NE Asia, Latin America account for over 35 pc of India's exports in FY26

India's exports reached USD 441.78 billion in 2025-26. North America, North-East Asia, and Latin America together accounted for over 35 percent. Exports grew significantly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. North-East Asia saw a surge of 21.6 percent. Indian exporters penetrated 1,821 new principal commodity products. Advanced engineering and industrial…

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s no longer exceptional’: Karachi struggles under brutal new reality of extreme heat

Experts say the unseasonably hot weather across south Asia shows the impact of the climate crisis

The Economic Times

Europe lacks everything needed to make its stock market a winner

European stocks have lost their momentum as investors shift focus from cheaper regional equities to the AI boom and seek refuge from a global energy shock. Europe's economic vulnerability to inflation and supply chain disruptions, coupled with a lack of AI-centric companies, has led to a significant underperformance compared to…

MarketBeat

Vishay Intertechnology Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue above its guidance range and said broad-based demand improvements, stronger bookings and capacity investments under its Vishay 3.0 strategy are positioning the company for faster growth as markets recover. President and Chief Exe

The Guardian - AU

‘I couldn’t believe we weren’t falling over ourselves for it’: Asia-Pacific art finally conquers Britain

Britain seems to finally have an eye for art from the Asia-Pacific, with several big recent exhibitions, including the new Rising Voices show at the V&A. Why did it take so long?

Euronews

Women's rights and demographics take centre stage at regional forum in Bukhara

Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia.

Euronews

Europe dominates new ranking of the world’s best walking cities for 2026

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

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