Daily Growth Insights

IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 drew a record-breaking 7,093 attendees in Shanghai, showcasing cutting-edge attractions, educational sessions, and global networking opportunities—signing a major comeback for Asia’s leading attractions industry event.

A ferry bound for Bali sank in rough seas on July 2, resulting in six deaths and 30 people missing. Rescue efforts have been paused through the night due to hazardous conditions, with authorities planning to resume operations at first light.

Asia's ETF landscape is entering a new phase in 2025. Institutional and retail investors are flocking to active, thematic funds in record numbers, supported by regulatory reforms and market innovation. With Asia-Pacific ETF assets poised for rapid growth, the region is reshaping global investment dynamics.

Hong Kong has narrowly overtaken Singapore in the Asian Cities Internationality Index 2025, scoring 73.7 vs 73.5. Topping the rankings for business and economy, Hong Kong solidifies its role as a global hub—though innovation remains a hurdle.

President Lee Jae-myung’s unexpected absence from the NATO meetings in the Netherlands signals a possible recalibration of South Korea’s foreign policy—prioritizing regional diplomacy over transatlantic alliances.

A damning Amnesty report reveals Cambodia’s government allows slavery, child labor, and torture within scam compounds and brick kilns to continue unchecked. With over 50 deaths and 9 children among survivors, this systemic failure signals an urgent human rights crisis.

Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average—with 2024 one of its hottest years ever. Terrifying heatwaves, melting glaciers, rising seas, and extreme weather are reshaping ecosystems, economies, and communities. Urgent action is needed.

Japan’s OSA initiative is expanding to eight nations—including Thailand—under a new ¥8.1 billion budget. The program provides drones, radar,

Malaysia’s bond market attracted a record $3.15 billion in foreign inflows in May, driven by a weaker dollar, high yields, a strong ringgit,

Southeast Asia’s data center market is entering a golden era. With $17.7 billion projected in investments by 2029 and annual growth near 10%

Wall Street inch higher in choppy trading as investors await breakthroughs in U.S.–China negotiations. Tech and energy stocks lead gains, wh

The Senate paused Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, voting to remand the case to the House for constitutional review. In a dr

Animal rights groups in Singapore are sounding the alarm as cases of abuse surge. From abandoned pets to viral cruelty videos, advocates are calling for stronger laws and public action to protect the nation’s animals.

The World Bank sounds the alarm: more than 60% of South Asian households and businesses have faced climate-driven shocks—like floods, droughts, and heatwaves—over the past five years, with the crisis expected to worsen unless adaptive measures are scaled up urgently.

Rising youth unemployment is becoming a critical issue across the Asia-Pacific. Could Australia’s HECS-inspired loan system be the key to un

Across Asia, more than 1,800 arrests and $20 million in frozen assets mark a major coordinated effort to shut down scam networks operating f

June 2025 in Vietnam is festival season, with dazzling fireworks in Da Nang, magical lanterns in Hoi An, exciting volleyball tournaments in Hanoi and Vĩnh Phúc, and traditional celebrations nationwide. Dive into vibrant culture and unforgettable experiences across the country this month.

Cambodia is escalating its long-standing border conflict with Thailand by turning to the International Court of Justice. The legal action aims to resolve territorial tensions near the historic Preah Vihear Temple.

Monsoon rains have ravaged India’s northeast, with flash floods and landslides leaving over 50 dead and thousands homeless. As rescue teams race against time, the region braces for more rain and devastation.

To combat rising fuel costs, Japan has introduced a gasoline subsidy lowering prices by 10 yen per liter. The move is part of broader efforts to stabilize the economy and ease household financial pressure.