Medical Wellness Association Declares 2026 the ‘Year of the Sardine’
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Medical Wellness Association (MWA), in its mission to improve wellness of the World’s consumers, has declared 2026 as “The Year of […]
Asia Pacific
Sri Lanka Hikes Casino Entry Levy by 50% and Gaming Taxes Starting January 2026
Sri Lanka’s Parliament officially approved new legislation enforcing substantially higher casino entry levies and increased gaming tax rates, effective January 1, 2026. The move aims […]
The Rise of Cryptocurrencies in Thai Online Casinos
In recent years, the use of cryptocurrencies in online gaming has become increasingly common. While not every gamer is utilizing crypto for their gameplay, many […]
35 Countries Involved: Iran Launches Crypto Payment Gateway for Advanced Ballistic Missile Exports
The global defense market is facing a paradigm shift as Iran enables crypto payments for advanced weapons exports to bypass tightening international financial restrictions. Mindex, […]
Oil Prices To Skyrocket in 2026 Amid Supply Shocks, Demand Surge
On January 1, 2026, energy analysts warned that oil prices might skyrocket in 2026 due to mounting supply risks and unpredictable geopolitical tensions. The new […]
China’s Tibet Anniversary in Border Villages Raises 2026 Concerns for India & Bhutan
China’s Tibet anniversary celebrations, scheduled for March 31, 2026, are expected to highlight its growing presence in border villages near India and Bhutan. Analysts warn […]
China Fires Long-Range Rockets Toward Taiwan in Massive War Games
[TAIPEI – December 30, 2025] — The second day of China’s “Justice Mission 2025” has transformed the Taiwan Strait into a theater of simulated high-intensity […]
Japan’s Bold Bet: Ruling Parties Vow to Protect Tourist Gamblers from Casino Taxes – Here’s Why!
On December 26, 2025, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner, Komeito, officially confirmed their unwavering stance on a critical policy for […]
Expo 2025 Osaka Ends with 29 Million Visitors: ‘Myaku-Myaku’ Mascot and Yumeshima Legacy Celebrate Historic 184-Day Run
On December 27, 2025, the global community is reflecting on the monumental success of the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, which officially concluded its historic […]
Dubai Police Launch Smart ‘Hemaya’ Portal to Boost School Safety and Family Awareness
On December 27, 2025, Dubai Police officially introduced the “Hemaya” digital portal, a streamlined platform designed to enhance community security and school safety. This new […]
Indian Court Case Against Major Engineering Contractor Tecnimont Raises Wider Questions for Asia
The Bombay High Court has opened proceedings linked to the enforcement of a foreign court judgment against Tecnimont, a prominent European engineering and construction contractor with operations […]
US Pentagon Report: China Lists Arunachal Pradesh as ‘Core Interest’ Alongside Taiwan
A major new report from the US Department of Defense, released on December 24, 2025, has raised serious concerns for India’s national security. The report, submitted […]
India–Oman FTA Seals 406 Tariff Cuts — Big Boost for Indian Farmers and Exporters
On December 18, 2025, India and Oman officially inked a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking one of New Delhi’s most significant trade breakthroughs in […]
North Korea Shatters Records With $2 Billion Crypto Theft — Total Now $6.75 Billion
On December 18, 2025, new data revealed that North Korea has driven a record-breaking $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency theft this year, pushing its all-time total […]
FedEx and DTI Empower Philippine Textile MSMEs With Global Trade Masterclass
Philippines, Manila – Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, collaborated with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to […]
China Eyes $70 Billion Boost: 500 Billion Yuan Incentives to Power Local Chipmakers
China is weighing a massive $70 billion incentives package to boost its domestic chip industry, signaling a bold move in its tech rivalry with the […]
Chinese Hackers Connected to Cisco Cybersecurity Training, New Report Reveals
A new report has revealed that alleged members of the Chinese state-backed hacking group known as Salt Typhoon may have once participated in Cisco’s official […]
Pan-Asian Refining and Chemicals Sector Faces Vulnerabilities as Tecnimont-EuroChem Dispute Escalates
Asia’s refinery and petrochemical expansion – long viewed as the world’s fastest-growing downstream market — may now face a structural geopolitical risk: the legal and […]
Vietnam May Change Casino Entry Rules for Local People
Vietnam is planning to change its rules for local citizens who want to gamble in casinos. The goal is to make it simpler to enter […]
FedEx Survey Reveals Holiday Shopping Boom Across APAC and Europe
Manila, Philippines— Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, released insights from a recent survey exploring trends and sentiment around […]