NextRise 2025-the biggest startup and tech event in Asia-is ready to take place in Seoul on June 26-27 at COEX, one of the major convention hubs of the city. Bright startups, investors, and tech experts from all over the world come together annually for their biggest share yet. Last year, the crowd for the 2024 edition was massive in Gangnam, …

South Korean boy band RIIZE is returning to Singapore on January 24, 2026 as part of their “RIIZING LOUD” Asia tour. The six members of RIIZE – Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee and Anton will perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, following their first successful appearance at their “RIIZING DAY” fan concert in Singapore in July 2024. The “RIIZING LOUD” …

With economic growth fueled by families, Asia’s stronghold will soon be on Bloomberg’s list of Asia’s richest families in the year 2025. This rising tide of wealth aides in remodeling the world’s economic orthodoxy, with the Asian dynasties now poised to intersect with the richest in the world. Dominance by Indian Families: Southeast Asia also indicates wealth growth, with the …

Japanese pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki will be having her first solo concert in Singapore as part of her Asia tour, “I Am Ayu Ep II.” The concert is a return to international stages for her after 16 years, having successfully concluded her last tour, “I Am Ayu” which had evoked overwhelming responses across Asia. Ayumi Hamasaki suspended global touring for …

As President Donald Trump declared economic independence through new tariffs he placed significant harm on developing countries in Southeast Asia and Africa. Research shows Chinese investments serve as the main target of these policies so nations hit by natural disasters and war keep facing challenges.  By taking this action, the United States creates a worldwide trade conflict and challenges previous …

Asia, a continent varied in culture and economic endowment, is, however, home to some of the gravest poverty challenges found anywhere. Whereas many countries in Asia have recorded notable advances in economic growth over the past few decades, extreme poverty remains an ongoing issue debilitating millions. The sharp contrast between life in flourishing cities and rural poverty-stricken areas is, therefore, …

Malaysia – Malaysia’s retirement system has been ranked third in Asia and 23rd globally despite a slight decrease in the country’s overall index value from 60.1 in 2020 to 59.6 in 2021, the 13th annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI) revealed. The study of 43 retirement income systems across the globe, which measures each retirement system through three …

Last Feb. 1, on the day of the convening of the newly elected parliament, the world was stunned as the Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, seized power after the nation voted overwhelmingly for the return of Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy in the November 2020 election. Asean’s limits are well known, with the ideals …

MANILA – Beijing and Manila announced that they have reached an agreement on the joint exploration of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea. The announcement came after President Rodrigo Duterte lifted the ban on oil and gas exploration in the contested West Philippine Sea area. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China …