Puducherry Runs NEET Coaching for 571 Government School Students
The education department in Puducherry has organised NEET entrance exam coaching for 571 students from government schools, aiming to improve access to medical education for students from public institutions....
HKEX Proposes Moving to T+1 Share Settlement Cycle by End of 2027
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has launched a public consultation on halving the share trade settlement period from two days to one day after a transaction. The proposed T+1 system, targeting implementation in t...
Two Arrested for Attention-Diversion ATM Thefts in Hyderabad
Police in Hyderabad have arrested two individuals suspected of carrying out a series of attention-diversion thefts targeting ATM users. The suspects allegedly distracted victims while they were using cash machines in ord...
UN Report: Israeli Attacks Killed Over 38,000 Women and Girls in Gaza Since October 2023
A UN Women report published Friday found that more than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza between October 2023 and the end of 2025, representing over half of the estimated 71,000 total deaths ...
Iran War Energy Shock Threatens Southeast Asia Supply Chains, May Benefit China
Energy-market volatility stemming from the US-Israeli war in Iran is prompting some Western buyers to prioritise supply chain stability, with early signs of order flows returning to China from Southeast Asia. Chinese exp...
Hong Kong Sevens Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Edition at New Kai Tak Stadium
The Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament launched its landmark 50th anniversary edition at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, with fans undeterred by an amber rainstorm warning and a leaky roof. Organisers appeared to have re...
China's Heavy Truck Sector on Track for Near-Total Electrification, Halving Road Oil Use
Industry leaders say China's heavy-duty cargo truck fleet could become almost entirely electric, potentially cutting the country's road transport oil consumption in half. Sany Truck chairman Liang Linhe made the remarks ...
Pakistan-Mediated Iran-US Peace Talks Advance as Lebanon Ceasefire Seals the Deal
A US-brokered temporary ceasefire in Lebanon was the decisive element enabling a diplomatic breakthrough in Pakistan-mediated peace talks between Washington and Tehran, analysts say. The 10-day Lebanon cessation of hosti...
Indonesia faces domestic backlash over reported US airspace access request
Indonesia has drawn criticism at home after it emerged the government was entertaining a request from the United States regarding access to its airspace. The move has sparked concern among domestic political observers an...
Iran conflict squeezes Mideast crude supply, pushing buyers toward US oil
Tensions involving Iran have tightened Middle Eastern crude oil supplies, prompting international buyers to pivot toward US crude as an alternative. The shift reflects growing anxiety among importers about supply chain r...
Japan home improvement stores cap sales amid Iran war panic-buying
Japanese home improvement retailers have begun imposing purchase limits on certain goods following a surge in panic-buying linked to fears over the Iran conflict. The restrictions reflect broader consumer anxiety in Japa...
Kweichow Moutai posts first revenue and profit decline amid anti-corruption drive
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai recorded its first-ever decline in both revenue and profit, a fall attributed to the ongoing government anti-corruption campaign that has curtailed gifting and banquet spending. The r...
Nippon Express acquires Canada's Metro Supply Chain for $1.25 billion
Japanese logistics group Nippon Express has agreed to purchase Canadian logistics firm Metro Supply Chain in a deal valued at approximately $1.25 billion. The acquisition is expected to significantly expand Nippon Expres...
Vietnam's To Lam secures rail, airline, and security deals on China visit
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam's trip to China has resulted in a series of bilateral agreements spanning railway infrastructure, aviation, and security cooperation. The deals signal deepening economi...
Asia's energy crisis widens but investors remain bullish on the region
An energy crisis is spreading across multiple Asian economies, straining households and industries alike. Despite the turbulence, investor sentiment toward the region remains broadly optimistic, according to a Nikkei Asi...
Dresden embraces TSMC's Taiwanese expat community as chip plant takes shape
The German city of Dresden is rolling out a warm welcome for Taiwanese workers and families relocating for TSMC's new semiconductor facility. The integration effort highlights the human dimension of Europe's push to buil...
Local concerns mount over Johor's rapid data center expansion
Johor, Malaysia's southern state, is experiencing a data center construction boom, but the surge is generating unease among local communities. Residents and analysts cite concerns over land use, water and energy consumpt...
Spanish PM's fourth China visit yields little beyond symbolism, analysts say
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez completed his fourth trip to China, but analysts described the resulting agreements as largely lacking in substance. The visit raises questions about the depth of bilateral progress ...
Taiwan premier's Japan baseball trip sparks diplomatic friction with Tokyo
Media coverage of Taiwan's premier attending a baseball game in Japan has stirred a diplomatic tiff between Tokyo and Taipei. The incident underscores the sensitivity of high-profile Taiwanese official visits to Japan am...
Kremlin Denies Putin Is Shielded from Bad News After Celebrity Blogger's Criticism
The Kremlin pushed back on Friday against claims that President Vladimir Putin is kept ignorant of Russia's domestic problems, after social media influencer Viktoria Bonya published a widely watched video listing five is...