Trump Heads To Japan After ASEAN Summit; Trade, Defence, Tech, Indo-Pacific Strategy On Agenda

Last Updated:October 27, 2025, 08:56 IST Trump is scheduled to meet Emperor Naruhito and hold a bilateral summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader. The agreement was signed soon after Donald Trump's arrival at a...

Asean Plus Three backs regional reserve to tackle future health crises

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Asean Plus Three (APT) partnership has evolved into a mature and resilient regional mechanism, with plans to bolster joint preparedness for future emergencies,...

Sports Roundup: Ilwaco, Naselle XC runners triumphant at league meet

Ilwaco cross country Linquist heads to District as League champion OCOSTA — Take a bow, Elsa Linquist. The Ilwaco sophomore won the League championship race at Ocosta, in 20:50.23, going out fast and leading all the way, finishing more than a...

‘Physical: Asia’ creator reveals how he convinced Manny Pacquiao to join show

Manny Pacquiao in a poster for “Physical: Asia.” Image: Courtesy of Netflix SEOUL — Netflix Korea’s smash-hit reality franchise Physical (2023 to present) is back. This time, it is on a continental scale with “Physical: Asia,“ featuring sports...

US Announces 4 New Deals on Trade, Rare Earths in Southeast Asia

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul watches Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...

Marissa Salim on Gold’s Renaissance: Strategic Roles, HNW Demand, and Southeast Asia’s Enduring Faith in the Metal

In an era of growing geopolitical uncertainty and economic recalibration, gold is once again emerging as a cornerstone of high-net-worth (HNW) portfolios. According to Marissa Salim, Senior Research Lead for Asia-Pacific at the World Gold Council,...

‘We want people to get lost!’ Princeton’s new museum survives scandal to deliver a mazey art ambush

A cluster of serrated concrete bunkers has landed in the heart of Princeton University’s leafy campus in New Jersey, sending tremors through this twee Oxbridge fantasyland of gothic turrets and twiddly spires. The new addition’s brute, blank...

Sports News | India Women Restrict Bangladesh to 119/9 in Rain-hit ICC Women's World Cup Clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): India Women delivered a clinical performance with the ball as they restricted Bangladesh Women to 119/9 in 27 overs in their rain-hit ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash being played at Dr DY Patil...

High Growth Tech Stocks In Asia For October 2025

As the Asian markets experience a surge, driven by robust performances in technology-focused shares and a strategic push towards self-reliance in science and technology, investors are closely monitoring the region's economic resilience amid global...

Discovering Three Undiscovered Gems in Asia with Strong Foundations

As global markets navigate through a mix of economic indicators and geopolitical tensions, Asian markets have shown resilience, with China's technology sector and Japan's fiscal policies offering promising signals. In this dynamic environment,...

Korea University to host QS higher education summit next month

Published: 27 Oct. 2025, 11:04 A promotional image for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 [KOREA UNIVERSITY] Korea University will host the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025, discussing higher education trends in the region and doing...

Sports News | Ranji Trophy: Historic Win for Services; Big Tons Come from Ajinkya Rahane, Karun Nair in Round 2

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): On Sunday, a record was made as the Services team defeated Assam in just 90 overs. This was the shortest match in the history of the Ranji Trophy so far. The match set a new benchmark for the quickest result in...

Lutnick to have dinner with Korean business leaders

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has reportedly suggested a dinner meeting with Korea’s top conglomerate leaders from Samsung, SK, LG and Hyundai Motor on the sidelines of this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The...

Sindhu ends her 2025 BWF season; Punjab, Mumbai win in Super Cup, Pirates stun Bulls in PKL 12 playoffs: Indian Sports LIVE, October 27

Indian sports can get quite action-packed and it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news, scores,...

Australia eyes A$20bil investment opportunities in South-East Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Australia has identified an A$2bil (RM55.1bil) investment pipeline across South-East Asia as Canberra moves into a new phase of its regional economic cooperation, signalling a stronger commitment to deeper Asean integration. Prime...

Indonesia Urges ASEAN To Leverage RCEP For Resilient, Rules-based Trade In Indo-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has called on ASEAN to leverage the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as a platform for resilience and rules-based trade across the Indo-Pacific region. Delivering a special address at...

India News | Kerala Govt Introduces CM's Gold Cup for School Sports, and Constructs Houses for 50 Winning Students

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 27 (ANI): Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Sunday announced that the upcoming State School Sports Meet will introduce the Chief Minister's Gold Cup for the district securing the overall...

Satish Shah Passes Away: Lucknow Artists Pay Heartfelt Tribute Through Hand-Painted Portraits (Watch Video)

A group of young artists at Kalaansh Art Studio in Lucknow paid tribute to veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on October 25 in Mumbai at the age of 74. Satish Shah Dies: Salman Khan Says ‘Life Lived Kingsize’ in Heartfelt Tribute to Actor...

Much at stake during Trump’s Asia visit

US President Donald Trump has to calm not only anxious farmers in Republican states but also American consumers looking at a lighter wallet in the upcoming holiday season | Photo Credit: HASNOOR HUSSAIN It is not just the US but three other...

Australia Eyes AU$20 Bln Investment Opportunities In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Australia has identified an AU$20 billion (AU$1 = RM2.76) investment pipeline across Southeast Asia as Canberra moves into a new phase of its regional economic cooperation, signalling a stronger commitment toward...