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The professional world in Asia is undergoing a change, particularly due to digital transformation, flexible work policies, and the change in employee priorities, which is enabled by remote work. Since the business world has learned to live with trading in the post-pandemic reality, remote and hybrid approaches have been standardized in India, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. This rapid growth …

Asian students are starting to seek other international education centers that are not necessarily the traditional Western countries. The interest in overseas study is also growing because of seeking quality education, exposure in the world and improved career opportunities. The world class institutions, safety and modern infrastructures in cities like Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Hong Kong will make them top …

Asia, once synonymous with rapid industrial growth and urban expansion, is now emerging as the epicentre of a new green revolution. From renewable energy projects to carbon-neutral cities, several Asian nations are leading the global charge toward sustainability and climate resilience. India: Leading the Charge in Renewable Development India is a leader in Asia’s sustainability movement. The country is well …

As an important initiative to strengthen international relationships and to strengthen global economic cooperation, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Republic of Abu Dhabi, will be the representative of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in the Republic of Korea. Another step to the active …

Studying overseas is a life-changing event, and to most Asian students, the cost of it may be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are various scholarships offered in different parts of the world to help talented students realize their educational aspirations. These initiatives are government-funded, university-funded, and privately-funded and offer tuition waivers, living stipends, and research allowances to outstanding applicants in Asia. Whatever …

Ask anyone who’s travelled across Southeast Asia and they’ll tell you — timing makes a difference. The air smells different in December than it does in May. The best time to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines depends on what kind of traveller steps in, someone chasing beaches, mountains, or a good street meal. Stories around the region, like …

After a lot of uncertainty around the world, the International Monetary Fund’s most recent Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia gives the area a cautiously positive view.  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to have the highest GDP growth in the area, at 4.8% in 2025. This shows how strong and proactive the country’s economic …

Rain keeps finding its way across Southeast Asia this week. Mornings start calm, skies blue for a while, then clouds gather, and by late afternoon, thunder rumbles over rooftops. Heat stays heavy, the kind that sticks to the skin long after sunset. CountryWeather SummaryTemperature (°C)NotesSingaporeShort storms, humid nights28–33Afternoon lightningThailandCloudy with stray showers32–34Short rain spellsPhilippinesStrong winds, heavy rain30–33Tropical Depression SalomeMalaysiaCloudy with …

Cost of living in Asia in 2025 is still indicative of the active economic growth and urbanization of the region. It is between the lavish Tokyo and Singapore in the case of the former, and the cheap Hanoi and Manila in the case of the latter, where housing, food, and transport are different in prices, based on the economy and …

Asia, which possesses some of the most vibrant economics globally, is equally a region characterized by a long history of geopolitical unrest. Some of the regional conflicts have escalated in the year 2025, bringing concern with respect to the security, trade, and stability in terms of humanitarian. Whether it is a standoff at the border in the Himalayas or a …