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Singapore ranked Asia Pacific's most resilient nation; climate adaptation in sharp focus as COP30 approaches
Singapore is the most resilient country in Asia Pacific – and fourth globally – according to a new index that measures nations’ ability to withstand geopolitical, economic and climate shocks. Pakistan ranks among the five most vulnerable...
Business Beat: Press-Telegram Model Home gets historical landmark status
One unique property in Long Beach, known as the Press-Telegram Model Home, recently received a local historical landmark designation — and its history will continue to be preserved, thanks to a recent City Council vote. The Press-Telegram Model...
Minister: Asia-Pacific Countries to Bolster AI Policy Coordination, Endorse 'Incheon Plan' Roadmap
Photo : YONHAP News / Ministry of Economy and Finance Twenty-one nations across the Asia-Pacific region have agreed to bolster policy coordination and cooperation in the era of artificial intelligence(AI). Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said...
Sydney emerges as Asia-Pacific’s leading hub for AI events
Sydney strengthens its position as Australia’s AI hub, with ICC Sydney hosting 60 events showcasing innovation, collaboration, and research excellence. SYDNEY – Sydney is rapidly emerging as the top choice for Artificial Intelligence (AI) events,...
Cohesity pushes cyber resilience for Thailand and Asia-Pacific businesses
Urgency in tackling cyber threats Beall emphasised the growing urgency of strengthening cyber resilience, noting that a key global lesson has emerged: no matter how robust external defences may be, hackers always find ways to breach them....
Sports on TV for Friday, Oct. 24
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Oct. 24 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 4:30 a.m. FS2 —… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Oct. 24 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL...
Sports News | Afghanistan Penalised for Slow Over-rate in One-off Test Against Zimbabwe
Harare [Zimbabwe], October 23 (ANI): The Afghanistan Cricket Team have been fined 25 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in the one-off Test, which was being played at Harare Sports Club. The sanction was imposed by...
Sports News | The Year of Divyanshi Bhowmick: 5 Top Achievements of India's Rising Table-tennis Star This Year
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): In a sport often dominated by experience and composure, table-tennis player Divyanshi Bhowmick is rewriting the script despite being in her early teens. Based out of Mumbai, the young paddler has packed 2025...
Business News | Piyush Goyal Invites German Companies to Diversify Investments in India
Berlin [Germany], October 23 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin, during which he highlighted India's large talent pool and its push...
Automation Shift Fuels $15.3B RaaS Market by 2033 Market news | October 24, 2025 The global Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) market is rapidly growing, driven by surging demand for automation across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare,…
The global Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) market is rapidly growing, driven by surging demand for automation across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail. According to a new report from Verified Market Reports, the sector is expected to...
How X2M Connect became the quiet Australian powering Asia’s smart utilities
Aussie innovator X2M is powering the digital backbone of Asia’s smart cities. Pic: Getty Images Aussie tech quietly wiring Asia’s smart cities X2M turns old pipes into thinking networks The real AI race is happening underground Behind the buzz of...
Reimagining Türkiye’s global role: Indo-Pacific as next frontier
Today’s international relations reflect a growing questioning of the Atlantic-based order, and the world is undergoing a significant transformation. When international relations become stuck and competition intensifies, new concepts and...
Eleven local sports organizations celebrated at Sport Aurora’s 14th Annual Breakfast of Champions
October 23, 2025 · 0 Comments Sport Aurora’s 14th Annual Breakfast of Champions celebrated the crowning achievements of eleven local sports organizations on Sunday morning at Stonehaven Banquet Hall. One of Sport Aurora’s premier annual events,...
Anthropic to open South Korea office as part of Asia expansion
SINGAPORE -Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic will open an office in South Korea, as it ramps up its Asia expansion, a top executive said on Thursday. “Out of the top five (Anthropic) users globally, three are in Asia: Korea, Japan, and...
Business News | L&T Finance Ltd. Wins 'Best Digital Experience in Finance' Award at the Global Fintech Fest 2025
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashra) [India], October 23: L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Limited, one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country, is delighted to announce that it has been...
S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Las Vegas Sands Soars; Molina Healthcare Falls as Medical Costs Mount
Key Takeaways A casino stock surged on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, as its recent investments began to pay off, while a health insurer came under pressure amid rising medical costs. Las Vegas Sands stock gained ground after the casino operator beat...
Galaxy Macau Strikes Gold at the Tatler Best Awards with 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA and Long Bar Named Among Asia-Pacific's Finest
Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA recognized for the second year running while Long Bar makes the prestigious list just one year after opening MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 October 2025 - Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury...
Desa Potato Head Bali joins La Collection Asia Pacific portfolio
La Collection has added Desa Potato Head Bali in Seminyak, Indonesia, to its curated portfolio of Asia Pacific hotels and resorts. The partnership marks a significant milestone, solidifying La Collection’s commitment to responsible luxury and...
Business News | Deloitte Raises India's 2025-26 GDP Forecast to 6.8%, Points to Economic Resilience
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Deloitte India has raised India's GDP forecasts for the financial year 2025-26 by 30 basis points to 6.8 per cenDeloitte raises India's 2025-26 GDP forecast to 6.8%s are expected in the subsequent year, but the...
Sports News | Ultimate Goal is to End My Career with Highest ICC Titles to My Name: Tilak Varma
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Young Indian cricketer Tilak Varma has set an ambitious target, stating that he wants to have the highest number of ICC titles in his career and also match the records of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli...