When Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, stepped up at the Emirates International Press Conference, she didn’t just rattle off big numbers—she put the country’s soul on display. The UAE, she said, has sent out over Dh370 billion in humanitarian aid. That’s touched more than a billion people worldwide. For the UAE, giving …

The biggest e-commerce in Asia in 2025 is powered by Shopee and Lazada, Tik Tok Shop, and Tokopedia, and the country peculiarities force companies on where the brand has to focus. Shopee dominates the region based on the traffic and GMV because of aggressive marketing, integrated logistics and good presence in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines. Lazada has …

There is a combination of both research-oriented government institutions and industry-oriented privatized universities in Malaysia, with engineering, medicine, business and hospitality strengths. The major of them is Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Taylor University, UCSI University, Sunway University and International Islamic University …

First week. That’s when most students realise – Singapore isn’t cheap. It looks calm, clean, efficient… but the bills stack up. Rent bites first. Then food. Then those surprise costs – laundry, top-up card, late-night kopi. Welcome to student life in one of Asia’s most expensive cities. Still, students come here by the thousands. For NUS, NTU, SIM, SMU – …

The situation in the higher education of Indonesia remains quite strong in terms of the UNIRANKS 2025 global rankings, as 970 confirmed universities were listed as excelling in academics, innovations, and globalization. Among them 74 are considered to be ranked as Top by Country, 59 are ranked as Top by Region and two institutions received the coveted Elite University status. …

Manila, the busy and hectic capital of the Philippines, is a place where one can find a great variety of restaurants and various types of food to eat, at all prices. The food industry in the city is impressive and is accommodating to all individuals, be it a student, a working citizen, or a traveler, with both cheap fast-food restaurants …

Asian low cost travelers can stretch their funds to cover a long distance in ASEAN, as there are various nations that have low daily rates of food, accommodation and transportation with a rich culture and natural environment. The most favorable prices are usually out of season and in the secondary cities as opposed to the hotspots. For budget-conscious explorers, checking …

Morning air in Kuala Lumpur smells of kopi and new paint. Offices light up early. Many arrivals want in, but the gate is simple and strict at the same time. A valid work permit in Malaysia. No permit, no start. That’s how we see it anyway. While walking through the city, newcomers often get their first taste of local life …

The currency exchange rates in Singapore fluctuate a lot day to day, based on global market fluctuation patterns, central bank monetary policy, as well as demand for foreign currencies. As a traveller, investor, or business owner, knowing the current rates is an important part of making better financial decisions. The SGD remains one of Asia’s strongest currencies and allows the …

Asian entertainment persists as the dominant force in global OTT in 2025. Offering a range of heartfelt storytelling, emotional intensity, and new narrative structures, it reaches viewers far beyond Asia. From high productions in South Korea to emotional dramas in Japan and gripping web series from India, it’s been a year of abundance for fans of Asian content.  1. Korean …