Asia

Laurence Lien among Time’s 100 most influential people in philanthropy; only Singaporean on list

Laurence Lien, 55, is the only Singaporean to make the 2026 list that was released in its May 25 issue.

EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia tech

The EU, however, insists the push is aimed not at shutting out foreign providers, but at strengthening European industry and keeping itself in the AI race.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Moves by US and China to ease tensions crucial for S-E Asia, says ASEAN chief

(From left) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, International Institute for Strategic Studies executive chairman John Chipman, New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk and Lithuania's Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas.

Asia rice prices surge 20% in May as war, weather threaten output

Farmers across import-reliant Asia are bracing for the high input costs to start weighing on rice production

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The war-driven supply shock already roiling manufacturing in Asia

Japanese food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its potato chips.

Russia is concerned by US, EU rare earth activity in Central Asia, media reports

The first 48-team World Cup – more opportunities, less jeopardy?

The New York New Jersey Stadium, temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey on May 7.

Badminton looks to future with ‘evolution and innovation’

Badminton World Federation (BWF) secretary general Thomas Lund said badminton was well placed to thrive as it attempts to build on the immense popularity it already enjoys in Asia.

EU’s top diplomat calls on South-east Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, speaks during the official signing event of the EU-Ghana Security and Defense Partnership in Accra, Ghana March 24, 2026 REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko

Asian Games years could be moved in shake-up: Reports

This picture taken on September 8, 2025, shows a woman walking past an advertisement for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. The Games will take place from Sept 19 to Oct 4, 2026.

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