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Over 3 months, developers across Asia-Pacific created AI applications tackling real-world problems from student dropout prevention to hospital inventory management. Winners proved that technology's greatest impact comes from solving society's toughest challenges.
The UAE Presidential Court is investing $1.5 million in an Asian Development Bank fund dedicated to agricultural innovation across Asia and the Pacific. The commitment aims to strengthen food security in a region home to billions of people.
Tokyo's pizza scene just topped the charts, claiming seven spots on the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific list including first and second place. The city's pizzaiolos are proving that world-class Neapolitan pizza has found a thriving new home in Japan.
The Asia-Pacific region powered global climate investments to an all-time high of $2.3 trillion in 2025, jumping 8% despite political pushback against green spending in the US. China and Japan led the charge with massive solar energy growth showing the clean energy transition is accelerating.
Vietnamese small businesses just claimed the number one growth spot across 11 Asia-Pacific markets, with 84% reporting expansion in 2025. Their secret weapon? A tech-forward mindset that's turning local shops into global contenders.
A Malaysian state rich in natural resources is teaming up with a Norwegian energy giant to become Asia's renewable energy powerhouse. The partnership could reshape how millions access clean, affordable electricity.
A new 40,000 square foot product development center in Thailand is helping food and beverage makers across Asia-Pacific turn their ideas into reality faster and safer than ever before. The facility offers pilot production capabilities that previously required millions in capital investment.
Tetra Pak's new 40,000 sq. ft. development center in Thailand gives food and beverage companies across Asia access to world-class testing facilities without massive investment. The timing couldn't be better as functional beverage launches are growing 15% yearly across Southeast Asia.
Two tech leaders are joining forces to help thousands of Asian businesses use advanced AI safely and effectively. The partnership promises to turn AI experiments into real-world business results.
A new UN report reveals how Asia-Pacific cities can transform slums into thriving communities by 2050. The roadmap targets affordable housing, secure jobs, and cleaner air for over 2 billion urban residents.
As China's technology advances rapidly, South Korea is shifting from competition to collaboration, creating a more resilient regional innovation network. The move could strengthen both economies while building a more connected Asia-Pacific supply chain.
The global wind industry just hit a historic milestone with 150 gigawatts of new capacity in 2025, and the Philippines has emerged from the sidelines to become one of Asia's most promising clean energy markets. After years of untapped potential, new policies are turning the island nation into an investment hotspot.
Yang Yunseo, 18, became the first Korean to win the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship, dominating the field with a record-tying eight-stroke victory. Her wire-to-wire triumph at Royal Wellington Golf Club earned her spots in three major championships.