Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani plots world's largest AI data center in India

Forward-looking: Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani is gearing up to take on global tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The billionaire has announced plans to build what could potentially become the world's largest AI data center, …

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba to Warn Trump Against Asia-Pacific 'Power Vacuum'

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Friday that he will prioritize regional security and prepare for difficult negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to secure his commitment to maintaining a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific …

Africa’s economic growth in 2025: Nearing Asia’s pace, says AFD

The African continent is poised for solid economic performance in 2025, with growth projections exceeding 4%, according to the French Development Agency (AFD). In its annual report on African economies, the AFD highlights that Africa’s growth rate will …

Mongolian National League Champion to Compete in the East Asia Super League

Ulaanbaatar, January 24, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The champion from "The League," hosted by the Mongolian Basketball Association, will compete in the East Asia Super League, which unites the strongest leagues in Asia, for the 2025-2026 season.   …

Follow-up committee for hosting West Asia Para Games meets

Muscat: As part of Oman’s preparations to host the fifth West Asia Para Games in 2026, represented by the Oman Paralympic Committee under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the Oversight and Follow-Up Committee held its first meeting. The committee …

She Can: The Asia Foundation Launches Empowerment Program for Women in West Kalimantan With the DBS Foundation 

In partnership with the DBS Foundation, The Asia Foundation has launched She Can – Accelerating Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Women. The collaboration will support women in West Kalimantan by providing skills training, financial literacy, and …

PITX launches EV shuttle service going to SM Mall of Asia complex

Canadian, WTI Crude Prices to Asia Jump

Prices of Canadian and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil to Asia jumped after shipping costs rallied on concerns that wider U.S. sanctions on the Russian fleet are tightening ship availability, trade sources said on Tuesday. Asian refiners face a …

Dogs of all breeds and sizes come together for Asia’s biggest dog show

Big Dome hosts Philippine Circuit 2025 Dog lovers from all over the country and the world came together for the biggest dog show in Asia—the Philippine Circuit 2025—held from January 9-13, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  The recently concluded Asia’s …

Mitsubishi Motors Likely to Skip Honda-Nissan Merger: Focus Shifts to Southeast Asia

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (7211.T), a junior partner of Nissan Motor Co. (7201.T) in the global automotive alliance, is reportedly considering opting out of a planned merger between Nissan and Honda Motor Co. (7267.T). This potential move highlights …