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Shaun Stevenson: Chiefs Fullback previews the Super Rugby Pacific Final against the Crusaders

The Chiefs have made it to their third Super Rugby final in as many years, but have failed to win on the biggest stage in their previous two attempts.   They look to right those two wrongs tonight as the face the Crusaders in Christchurch to determine the …

The Evolution of Hotel Brands in Asia Pacific: Why it Matters

The global hotel industry is in a period of brand consolidation, with the world’s leading operators continuing to expand their footprint through new developments and brand strategies. With hotel brand penetration still relatively low compared to the U.S. …

Canada Clinches Spot at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 After Unbeaten Americas Campaign

Canada has officially secured their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following a commanding performance in the Americas Regional Final. The Nicholas Kirton-led squad won all five matches, culminating in a resounding victory over the Bahamas to top …

St. Luke's moving to ramp up services

ST. Luke's Medical Center wants its third hospital, St. Luke's Aseana in Parañaque, to rank among the region's smart and digitally connected hospitals as it seeks to ramp up the kind of health care available in the Philippines, a key executive …

EXPLAINER: Will the English Arbitration Act Amendments bolster London’s position as a premier arbitral seat?

In February, the English Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent, officially introducing a number of significant changes to the foundational Arbitration Act 1996. These recent amendments mark a significant evolution in one of the world's most …

A truly Asian economic bloc – can Asia succeed where it failed?

“It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good,” to quote a centuries-old proverb. It is one that could be applied now with justification to the ill winds sweeping across the Pacific from US President Donald Trump’s America to Asia. These disruptive currents …

PONY Guam sends first Colt team to Asia Pacific regional championship

Guam PONY Baseball will be sending Guam’s first Colt travel team to represent the island at the Asia Pacific regional championships in Manila from June 23 to 27. This comes after it launched the first-ever local Colt League, growing opportunities for local …

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders beat Chiefs to win title

In 2025, they were back to looking like title contenders and in Christchurch against the Chiefs on Saturday night they completed their redemption story with a 16-12 win. The Crusaders only had hosting rights because the Chiefs lost their opening game of …

Graphics: China-South Asia trade hits $200 billion

China has remained the largest trading partner for several South Asian countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, for consecutive years. Trade between China and South Asian countries reached nearly $200 billion in 2024, doubling over the past decade …

Hasten Accelerates Asia-Pacific Expansion with Successful MAT Transfers of 11 Products

Shanghai (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Hasten Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Hasten") announced today the completion of Market Authorization Transfers (MAT) for 11 major pharmaceutical products across several key Asia-Pacific markets, including …

Cushman & Wakefield Greater China Wins Three Best Five-Star Awards at 2025 Asia Pacific Property Awards

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 June 2025 - Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has again been recognized at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, scoring three best Five Star Awards plus one "Award Winner…

The Dragon’s Hidden Hand: How Chinese Organized Crime Could Serve as a Fifth Column in America

Photo courtesy of FBI Most Wanted Lessons from Taiwan’s defense planning reveal serious vulnerabilities in U.S. homeland security, particularly the risk that Beijing could activate sleeper cells composed of gangsters already inside the United States. Each …

Karate athletes of Turkmenistan won 7 medals on the first day at the Central Asian Championship in Bishkek

Turkmenistan’s athletes won 7 medals — two gold, two silver, and three bronze — on the first day of the 10th Central Asian WKF Karate Championship, which started in Bishkek. The competition brought together 609 athletes from five countries, competing for …

Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2025: the interactive listing

The surge in energy demand across the vast Asia-Pacific region, both in the advanced and developing economies it covers, was relentless over the past year and made it more difficult to demonstrate climate leadership. The availability of renewable energy …

GLOBALink | Vlog: China-South Asia Expo features handicrafts with unexpected functions

From Thai handbags made of natural rubber to Pakistani convertible trays and Sri Lankan hand-carved masks... Exhibitors from across South Asia are bringing their finest creations to the Chinese market. Follow Xinhua's Hong Liang to find out more! # …

Kyrgyzstan shows highest retail trade growth rates in Central Asia

15:27, 20 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 15:27, 20 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Kyrgyzstan demonstrated the highest growth rate in retail trade among Central Asian countries in 2024, …

Asian Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships (U23): Kyrgyzstan takes 2nd place

15:14, 20 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 15:14, 20 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA The Asian Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships (U23) ended in Vietnam. The United World Wrestling website says. …

The Crusaders are Super Rugby Pacific champions

WWAAC AsianFest at Lenox Square

Event Scheduled Saturday June 21, 2025 01:00 PM EDT 06/21/2025 1:00 PM Cost: Free Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing. USER …