NorthStandard appoints new Head of Asia Pacific to drive strategy for growth

NorthStandard has announced Michael Hustler as its new Head of Asia Pacific, in an appointment which reinforces the global marine insurer’s focus on growth, service expansion and diversification in the region. With a formal start date of 27th...

WHO launches first climate-health strategy in Fiji to protect lives and secure the future

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first-ever regional strategy for climate and health action. The landmark plan was unveiled this week during a major health summit in Fiji, one of the Pacific island nations most acutely...

LPEI business forum highlights BRICS market strategy for local exporters

eaffirming its support for local businesses looking to expand into the global market, Indonesia Eximbank/Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI) recently organized a business forum on how to enter the BRICS market. Held on Oct. 16 as part of the...

LT Game says Wendi Yeo now in post as director of business development for APAC markets

Macau-based gaming technology provider LT Game Ltd revealed on Tuesday that Wendi Yeo is now aboard as its new director of business development for APAC (Asia Pacific). That is according to a Tuesday update via a social media account of the firm....

India News | Delhi's Air Quality Worsens Post-Diwali, Health Experts Warn of Respiratory Risks

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): As the national capital grapples with deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations, health experts have raised concerns about the rising Air Quality Index (AQI) and its impact on vulnerable groups,...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Bibliometric and Bioinformatics Perspective on Comorbidity Research

Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by systemic symmetrical polyarticular swelling, pain, and stiffness.1 Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic rheumatic disorder that manifests as widespread...

Prairie sweeps Evergreen in final league meet at Pacific Community Park

Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com Prairie High School’s cross country teams closed their regular season strong Tuesday, Oct. 14, taking first in both the boys and girls varsity races against Evergreen at Pacific Community Park. The meet...

The MTick Arrives in Asia: DFI Retail Group Leads as First Asian Retail Partner with GenM to bring Visibility and Accessibility to the Menopause Support

1 billion women are experience menopause at any given time—yet 87% feel overlooked and underserved by retailers and brands.1 For the first time, the MTick® is going global, as leading Asian retailer DFI Retail Group partners with GenM to champion...

Maximizing The Reciprocal Benefits of International Military Education

An extensive network of alliances and partnerships has provided the United States (US) with a strategic advantage over competitors for decades. Amid the growth of China’s influence in the economic sphere, US military alliances remain a strength....

BCCI Warns Mohsin Naqvi Of Sending Complaint To ICC Over Not Returning Asia Cup 2025 Trophy: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally written to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, demanding the immediate return of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy to India. This follows the controversy after India’s victory over...

Qualtrics lands former Splunk group vice president of Asia

Qualtrics has appointed Raen Lim as managing director for its Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) business. Lim, based in Singapore, will lead Qualtrics’ regional operations to drive growth. She will help customers accelerate their adoption of the...

Business News | Vijay Shekhar Sharma's Paytm Gold Investment Doubles with 124% Return

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of fintech firm Paytm has demonstrated the power of disciplined digital savings by turning his gold investments on Paytm into remarkable gains....

Business News | TSMC Seeks Permit to Build High-speed Chip Fab in Central Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], October 21 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has submitted an application to build a new facility in the Central Taiwan Science Park to produce advanced high-speed wafers, the National Science and Technology...

Business News | Blanckanvas Media Lights Up the City with a Dazzling Diwali Celebration

PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: The festive season reached a new peak of glamour as Blanckanvas Media hosted a spectacular Diwali celebration that doubled as the official kick-off party for the upcoming reality show, OMG Face of the...

Business News | Experts See Strong Double-digit Growth for Markets in Samvat 2082, Nifty May Surge to 30,000 by Next Diwali

By Nikhil Dedha New Delhi[India], October 21 (ANI): The new Samvat year 2082 is expected to bring stronger and more stable performance for Indian stock markets, with experts projecting double-digit growth driven by robust domestic fundamentals,...

Business : Palm Oil Prices Likely To Stay Above RM4,400 A Tonne Until Year-end - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) expects palm oil prices to remain steady above RM4,400 per tonne towards end of 2025, amid weak crude oil prices and high vegetable oil inventories in major consuming markets...

ITB Asia 2025 sets a record with over 60,000 business appointments

ITB Asia 2025 has officially wrapped up, leaving a strong mark on the travel industry with over 60,000 business appointments (marking a 35% increase compared to last year), 18,000 attendees, and more than 1,500 quality buyers (marking a 7%...

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Steady as Market Resets After Leverage Flush

Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's...

Bangladesh invites Korean investment as nation seeks reboot as modern business hub

Published: 21 Oct. 2025, 17:32 Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), right, and Bangladesh Ambassador Toufiq Islam Shatil speak in a roundtable interview hosted after the “Gateway to Growth:...

Debt, disaster, and doctors: ADB on financing health in an unpredictable Asia

Funding for resilient health systems in Asia and the Pacific remains far below what is needed. Practical financing strategies to close the gap, support adaptation, and strengthen health outcomes are needed. In 2025, Asia and the Pacific...