Slowdown Hits Big Tobacco in Asia’s Cigarette Stronghold

For decades, Asia has been the engine of global tobacco growth — a vast, price-sensitive market that offset declines in the West. But that long-standing reliance is beginning to falter. A mix of economic headwinds, shifting consumer habits, and...

ICSD and HKPAA Convene APAC ESG Forum, Calling for Sustainable Action Across Business and Government

Regional leaders from Hong Kong, Korea, India, Singapore and Indonesia share ESG insights shaping Asia-Pacific's sustainable future HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 October 2025 - The International Chamber of Sustainable Development...

Does Art Imitate Life, or Vice Versa? In Molly Kidd’s Oregon Living Room, the Answer Is Both

Where does life end and art begin? For most painters, the line blurs. For interior designers, it disappears entirely. If you’re building worlds for a living, what’s imitating what? In Molly Kidd's case, the question feels beside the point. Her...

September CPI locks in £1 billion rise in business rates next April in England

Businesses across England face a £1.06 billion increase in non-domestic property tax liabilities from April 2026 following today’s release of September’s inflation figures, according to analysis by global tax firm Ryan. The Office for National...

Business : Malaysia Expands Blackberry Communication Deployment In 47th ASEAN Summit

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- BlackBerry Limited Ltd has announced that Malaysia has deployed the BlackBerry AtHoc platform and the BlackBerry SecuSUITE solution to secure communications and protect people during...

Asia’s stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto treasuries: Report

Stock exchanges in India, Hong Kong, and Australia have reportedly begun blocking or restricting companies from becoming digital asset treasury vehicles. Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. has rejected at least five companies seeking to become...

Dubai and the Art of Heritage

Dubai’s art scene has evolved into a vibrant cultural landscape where galleries, festivals and public installations reflect both tradition and innovation At the heart of the art scene in Dubai is the Dubai Public Art initiative, which transforms...

How This Two-headcount Fintech is Disrupting Southeast Asia’s Lending Market

In a region where loan approvals often involve days of waiting, misleading rates, and overwhelming paperwork, ROSHI is doing things differently. This Singapore-based fintech, founded by Amir Nada and Said Betmurzaev, operates with just two...

Business News | FIMCA Calls for Strengthened and Inclusive Overseas Mobility Bill, 2025

BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: The Federation of Indian Emigrants Management Councils & Associations (FIMCA.in) -- representing over 1,500 licensed overseas recruitment agencies across Mumbai and Maharashtra -- has...

Marine monitoring business makes waves: Award-winning wildlife detection solutions help use AI for good

Dr David Gold, founder of Conwy-based Ecodetect, which provides AI-based marine wildlife detection solutionsand has received a £25,000 British Business Bank Start Up Loan An Ynys Môn-based company is set to represent Europe at a global competition...

From AI to green tech: Sarawak leads Southeast Asia’s digital transformation at IDECS 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari (second left) shares a light moment with other guests during a stop at an exhibition booth. Behind him (left) is Abu Bakar. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (Oct 22):...

Qualtrics Appoints New Leader for Asia Pacific and Japan to Accelerate Regional Growth and AI Adoption

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Raen Lim joins brings more than two-decades of leadership and success to support Qualtrics’ continued regional growth and impact Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management (XM) category, today announced...

Business News | AI Startups Captured over 50% of Venture Funding in 2025: Report

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Artificial intelligence (AI) startups are on track to capture more than half of total annual venture capital funding for the first time in 2025, according to a report by CB Insights. The report highlighted that...

Business News | Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor See Largest Asset Growth over 5 Yrs

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): South Korea's top three conglomerates, Samsung, SK, and Hyundai Motor, saw the largest asset growth over five years, as per a report by Pulse, the english service of Maeil Business News Korea. According to an...

Asia’s 3 most valuable art pieces this year were all sold in Hong Kong

Auction houses globally are experiencing a slowdown in 2025 – declining high-end art sales have been reported across the board, inspiring headlines that proclaim softened results, cooling periods, and market shrinkage. However, it appears that...

Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific sets foot in Vietnam

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in Vietnam. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, the new office will provide comprehensive trade credit...

Business News | Bank Indonesia Hosts IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 Finale, Featuring 1,785 Modest Fashion Pieces Inspired by Indonesian Culture

PRNewswire Jakarta [Indonesia], October 22: Teaming up with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), Bank Indonesia successfully held the peak event of the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST) 2025 from October 8-12, 2025,...

Business News | Trump Softens H-1B Shock, but Student Caps Will Impact Future Flow of Indian Students: GTRI

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The Trump administration's decision to ease the controversial USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee has brought relief to thousands of Indian professionals and students already in the United States, but Global Trade...

Sports News | ICC Women's World Cup: Three Teams Confirmed in Semi-finals, One Spot Up for Grabs

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Three teams, Australia, England, and South Africa, have officially secured their spots in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, while one final position remains up for grabs as the...

Business News | Airbnb Introduces New Social and Payment Features for Travellers Ahead of Holiday Season

New Delhi [India] October 22 (ANI): Global travel platform Airbnb on Wednesday announced a host of new consumer-centric updates aimed at enhancing traveller experience, ahead of the busy holiday season. The company unveiled new social features for...