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Traditional prayers, fireworks, and temple visits marked Lunar New Year celebrations across East Asia on Tuesday as millions welcomed the Year of the Horse. The festivities blended ancient customs with modern touches, including humanoid robots joining the celebrations.
At a major security summit, East Timor's leader pointed to Southeast Asia's success in preventing war through conversation, not weapons. His message comes as global conflicts rage across multiple continents.
Solar power paired with batteries now costs less than gas-fired electricity across most of Asia, while electric vehicles could slash the region's oil import bills by hundreds of billions of dollars. The clean energy revolution isn't coming to Asia. It's already here.
While Europe and the US cancel hydrogen projects, Saudi Arabia and developing nations in the Middle East and Asia are racing ahead with clean energy innovation. This shift marks a major step toward renewable power sources beyond oil and natural gas. #
The NBA is bringing its prestigious Launchpad startup program to Asia for the first time, opening doors for innovative tech companies across the continent. After five years of working exclusively with North American and European startups, the league is ready to tap into Asia's booming innovation ecosystem.
Uzbekistan is transforming into a major transit hub with high-speed trains that cut journey times in half and new rail corridors connecting Europe, Asia, and South Asia. The country's green railway revolution is making trade faster while protecting the planet.
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.
As oil prices spike globally, electric vehicle showrooms across Asia are flooded with buyers ditching gas-powered cars for good. One dealership sold a month's worth of EVs in just two weeks.
As oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, electric vehicle demand is skyrocketing across Asia, with dealerships struggling to keep up with buyers ditching gas-powered cars. Chinese automaker BYD and other EV makers are seeing months of sales happen in just weeks.
Thailand is working to bring the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of a massive development project in the Eastern Economic Corridor. The 2,700-acre park would make Thailand the fourth location in Asia to host the beloved Disney experience.
A groundbreaking 22-year study shows renewable energy and innovation are successfully reducing carbon emissions across Asia while economies grow. The research proves countries can prosper and protect the planet at the same time.
The Middle East welcomed nearly 100 million tourists in 2025, marking a 39% jump from pre-pandemic levels and proving the region's growing appeal as a global destination. Saudi Arabia now accounts for 30% of all Middle East tourism, leading a regional comeback built on innovation and sustainable growth.
The Eurovision Song Contest is heading to Asia for the first time, bringing its celebrated music competition to Bangkok this November. At least 10 countries across the continent will compete in the historic inaugural event.
Asia generated a record 4,589 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity in 2024, leading the world in clean energy production. The region's 14% growth shows renewable power is becoming the new normal for electricity generation.
A groundbreaking partnership just secured $250 million to accelerate clean energy projects across Asia that banks considered too risky to fund. The initiative aims to unlock $5 billion more in private investment by proving renewable projects can succeed.
Japan just renewed its partnership with the World Anti-Doping Agency to help build cleaner, fairer sports across Asia and Oceania. The investment trains officials and educates athletes in regions that need it most.
The Asian Development Bank is funding a massive $70 billion project to connect power grids and digital networks across Asia by 2035. The plan will help renewable energy flow across borders and close internet gaps in developing countries.
Over two decades, Asia's integration into global manufacturing networks helped millions escape poverty as the region doubled its share of international trade. The Asian Development Bank reports developing Asian economies now handle 18% of global value chain trade, up from just 9% in 2000.
Archaeologists in central China discovered sophisticated stone tools with handles dating back 160,000 years, proving ancient humans in East Asia were just as inventive as their African and European counterparts. The find shatters decades of assumptions about early human innovation.
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.
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