Global gender gap narrows, but Asia faces persistent challenges in achieving parity

The global gender gap has narrowed to 68.8%, marking the most significant annual progress since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, full parity remains a distant 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap …

Korea represents Asia at global myeloma summit in Milan

The Korean Blood Disease and Cancer Association (KBDCA) represented Korea at the Global Myeloma Action Network (GMAN) 2025 Summit, held last weekend in Milan, Italy. The event, hosted by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), brings together multiple …

IHH Healthcare North Asia launches AI Lab in Hong Kong

Key areas include remote heart and lung auscultation. IHH Healthcare North Asia has launched an artificial intelligence laboratory (AI Lab) via Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong to accelerate healthcare innovation. The organisation runs an integrated network …

Kalkine: Qantas Shares Take a Hit as Jetstar Asia Winds Down Operations

Highlights Qantas shares dip following Jetstar Asia closure Redeployment of aircraft aimed at strategic realignment Capital of $500 million to be recycled post-closure Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) faced notable downward pressure on its share price this week …

Asia Cup 2025—Pakistan Rejigs Their Worldwide Schedule.

The Asia Cup 2025 is in jeopardy, but there may be no professional affirmation from the Asian cricket Council (ACC), the pakistan cricket Board (PCB), or cricket in india-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>the board of …

Asia Cup Uncertainty: PCB Plans Tri-Series With Afghanistan, UAE as Backup

With doubts looming over the Asia Cup 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is exploring alternative plans, including a potential tri-series with Afghanistan and the UAE. “If the Asia Cup is moved to the UAE, then Pakistan will play a tri-series with …

Scoot to launch flights to Okinawa, Labuan Bajo in wake of Jetstar Asia's exit

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost carrier Scoot will increase flight frequencies across their networks and add new destinations, such as Okinawa, following Jetstar Asia's announcement that it will cease operations on Jul 31. In …

Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on June 16-18

Miss World Asia Krishnah Gravidez Releases Debut Single, Revisiting South Border's Heartfelt 'Rainbow'

IFC partners with QBE Asia to expand Building Resilience Index

The partnership aims to address the property insurance gap. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and QBE Asia have signed a collaboration agreement to expand the adoption of the Building Resilience Index (BRI) across the Asia-Pacific region.  The …