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“Prop Frauds Result from Industry Gaps, Traders Stay Coordinated”: iFX EXPO Asia 2025 Enters Final Day
iFX EXPO Asia 2025 began in Hong Kong over the weekend. The three-day exhibition runs from October 26 to 28 and gathers professionals from online trading, fintech, and financial services. Join IG, CMC, and Robinhood in London’s leading trading...
Prescription for Tomorrow: Youth as the Unsung Innovators of Global Health
(Credit:Unsplash) This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Pratik Sarangi is a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, India,. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students...
Int’l art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opens in Da Nang
Da Nang (VNA) – The international art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opened on October 27 at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, co-organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Da Nang Fine Arts Association, and Asia Art Link. According to Vice...
Autumn Fair 2025: Vietnamese businesses standardise and innovate to go global
Hanoi (VNA) - More than just a destination for leisure or shopping, the Autumn Fair 2025 has become a dynamic platform showcasing the innovative spirit, standardisation efforts, and global aspirations of Vietnamese businesses. After a...
Structured for Performance: How Leonteq is Bridging Asia and the Middle East Through Digital Innovation and Islamic Finance
At the recent Derivatives Reimagined event, hosted in Singapore in October 2025 by Hubbis in exclusive partnership with Leonteq, Victor Hayek, Co-Head of Asia Investment Solutions at Leonteq, outlined the firm’s bold vision for the structured...
Why StanChart signed off wealth and retail banking business in Uganda to Absa ?
Standard Chartered Plc is selling its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business in Uganda to South Africa’s Absa Group as part of the UK multinational’s strategy to streamline its operations across Africa and focus on more profitable segments. The...
Uber for Business appoints Rituraj Chaturmohta as senior country manager for India & South Asia
Uber for Business, the enterprise arm of Uber, has appointed Rituraj Chaturmohta as the senior country manager for India and South Asia, said a statement issued today. In his new role, Chaturmohta will spearhead Uber for Business’s growth strategy...
Confirmed team lists for Pacific Championships Week 3
The last week of the Pacific Championships before the finals has arrived. Papua New Guinea and Fiji will face off in the Pacific Bowl, in what is sure to be an all-action clash. Meanwhile, New Zealand takes on Tonga at Eden Park as Kristian...
JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 18 - 24 October, 2025
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business matters. Outline 1. Economic News 2. Business News ▶ Japan actively promoted 'expo diplomacy' amid unstable global geopolitics 18 Oct, 2025 Photo Source:...
Blacklane and dnata Team Up for Premium Transport in the UK, Middle East, and Asia
Expanded Partnership Enhances Travel Experience Blacklane, the renowned global chauffeur service, has fortified its alliance with dnata Travel Group to introduce premium ground transport options tailored for both business and leisure travellers...
Evolving robotic surgery reshapes Taiwan’s healthcare efficiency
Two decades of robotic-assisted innovation have boosted surgical precision across Asia. Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has revolutionised Taiwan’s healthcare landscape, improving surgical outcomes, reducing costs, and driving international...
Uber for Business appoints Rituraj Chaturmohta as Senior Country Manager for India & South Asia
HMI leverages robotic surgery to boost regional healthcare access
The hinotori system expands accessibility, and strengthens cross-border medical collaboration. HMI Medical is strengthening its regional position in advanced healthcare through the introduction of the Hinotori robotic-assisted surgical system...
Malaysia hosts 47th ASEAN Summit; cements influence toward Indo-Pacific region
aking place from Oct. 25 to 28, this year’s ASEAN Summit will be held in Malaysia and is set to be a critical moment in reshaping the Indo-Pacific’s role in the evolving global order. Home to major and emerging world powers, the Indo-Pacific...
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025 | 16 min read India take on Australia in 1st T20I today
Sports Cricket #Canberra The leader in Suryakumar Yadav will nudge the batter in him to take centrestage and start contributing handsomely with the willow when India take on Australia in the opening T20 International on Wednesday. It promises to...
Building climate resilience through Asia-Pacific cooperation
As member economies gear up for APEC 2025 South Korea under the theme "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper," climate governance has taken center stage in regional cooperation efforts. Heavy rain caused flooding in South...
Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler in critical condition after horror crash as team releases statement on his health
CIP Green Power confirmed Noah Dettwiler's condition remains 'critical' after a frightening crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday. Dettwiler was hit from behind on the sighting lap of the Moto3 race and was subsequently airlifted to the...
The AI-Robotics Revolution, China-US Rivalry and Southeast Asia
China is best positioned to achieve mass implementation of ‘embodied AI’, i.e., the integration of AI with robotics. This provides significant opportunities for Southeast Asian economies keen to develop real-world applications of AI. However, how...
Nine self-taught artists come together for a show in Bengaluru this week
A painting by Dhanya Das | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At a time when seniors take on career paths post-retirement, and youngsters don multiple hats, this exhibition proves that there is more to life than just a desk job. A group of nine...
Mongolian athletes to compete on Netflix’s Physical: Asia
Netflix and South Korea’s MBC have announced the national teams competing in Physical: Asia, the regional edition of the hit survival-sports format Physical:100. Mongolia’s squad will compete against teams from Australia, the Philippines,...