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Published on 07:25 GMT

Why is the haze so bad in South-east Asia this year?

Published Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 11:00 AM [JAKARTA] Months of sustained wildfires in Indonesia have caused a spike in respiratory illnesses and blanketed several South-east Asian countries in hazardous haze, with Singapore and Malaysia also hit badly over …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on 07:40 GMT

MUFG expands Charles Peh’s remit to East Asia FIG head

Source: FinanceAsia - Pending
Published on 06:30 GMT

Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express

Major irony alert as scammer falls victim to Ledger supply chain attack Ledger was forced to suspend its reseller network across South East Asia this week, after thieves stole more than $103.4 million from 530 addresses via tampered Ledgers inserted into …

Source: Coin Telegraph - Indeterminate
Published on 06:35 GMT

Patrick Johansson to lead Ericsson’s merged Asia-Pacific operations

ShareSharePin ItShare Patrick Johansson will lead Ericsson’s new Asia-Pacific market area, including its Southeast Asian operations, from 1 January 2027. Image source: Teletimes International. Patrick Johansson will lead Ericsson’s new Asia-Pacific market …

Source: ScandAsia - Pending
Published on 08:52 GMT

Tether backs Saber Money as payments firm targets Asia and Gulf expansion

Saber Money has secured strategic funding from stablecoin issuer Tether and CMCC Global’s Titan Fund to expand its cross-border payment operations across Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region. Summary Tether and CMCC Global’s Titan Fund have invested in Saber …

Source: crypto.news - Indeterminate
Published on 01:09 GMT

Three forces are reshaping Asia and Australia's place in it

This year's Boyer Lecture series explores the opportunities and challenges of Australia's engagement with Asia in the 21st century. Keynote speaker Sam Roggeveen, director of the Lowy Institute's International Security Program, gave his lecture …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on 03:25 GMT

Europe Flights: Aussies pick cheaper Middle East tickets to avoid “danger premium”

Despite ongoing conflict, Aussies keep booking flights through the Middle East on trips to Europe. Prices have been slashed, while alternative routes, such as those through Asia, continue to cost more. Middle Eastern lines have dropped prices to below $ 1, …

Source: Cruise Passenger - Neutral
Published on 00:36 GMT

Ericsson Restructures Asia-Pacific Operations and Enterprise Wireless Solutions

Ericsson announces changes to its operating structure and Executive Team. The changes are intended to create a structure where R&D capabilities are increasingly leveraged, with strengthened focus on customer needs and cost efficiencies. A new Market …

Source: The Fast Mode - Neutral
Published on 04:09 GMT

Winners of DFA Design for Asia Awards 2026 Unveiled

Asia-focused Designs Shine Globally with Groundbreaking Creativity and Social Value HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Design Centre announced today the awardee list for the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2026. After a rigorous judging …

Source: Bastille Post - Pro-Government
Published on 08:12 GMT

Prolonged war and renewed disruptions pose biggest risk to Middle East region, IMF says

BANGKOK — Prolonged war in the Middle East and further disruptions to energy production, shipping routes or critical infrastructure pose the biggest risk to economies in the Middle East and Central Asia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on …

Source: Business World - Neutral