Fog Ransomware Attack in Asia Raises Espionage Fears with Unusual Toolset

A recent ransomware attack against a financial institution in Asia is raising eyebrows across the cybersecurity community, not just because of the ransomware, but because of how it was delivered. According to the Threat Hunter Team at Symantec and Carbon …

Investor interest in Central Asia and the Caucasus triples amid growing awareness.

International investor interest in Central Asia and the Caucasus is rising sharply, according to a new Investor Perception Report released on June 10 by Montfort Eurasia. As regional leaders gather for the Tashkent International Investment Forum, fresh …

Sealy to Build Asia’s Largest Mattress Factory in Yeoju

Global premium mattress brand Sealy announced on June 13 that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for Asia’s largest mattress production factory at its new factory site in Yeoju City, Gyeonggi Province, on June 12. This groundbreaking ceremony symbolically …

Korea represents Asia at global myeloma summit in Milan

The Korean Blood Disease and Cancer Association (KBDCA) represented Korea at the Global Myeloma Action Network (GMAN) 2025 Summit, held last weekend in Milan, Italy. The event, hosted by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), brings together multiple …

We took Southeast Asia's most luxurious sleeper train – here is what it's like

It’s gala night aboard Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express. Guests are gathered in the gilded piano bar car dressed in their best slinky gowns, pressed suits, and a fur coat or two. We’re here for one final night of entertainment. Bathed in the warm …

Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on June 16-18

Miss World Asia Krishnah Gravidez Releases Debut Single, Revisiting South Border's Heartfelt 'Rainbow'

Summit of heads of state Central Asia-Korea to be held in 2026

AKIPRESS.COM - A summit of the heads of state of Central Asia and South Korea will be held in 2026, Executive Director at the Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum Secretariat Rhee Jong Kookon June 13. The second forum of analytical centers of Central Asia …

Global gender gap narrows, but Asia faces persistent challenges in achieving parity

The global gender gap has narrowed to 68.8%, marking the most significant annual progress since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, full parity remains a distant 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap …

SE Asia Report: Indonesia’s next permit move front of mind for exporters

137th Edition:  June 2025 Key Points: China’s domestic cattle prices improving, but Australian live exports remain well below previous levels. Indonesia’s live cattle imports hesitate momentarily amid import permit uncertainty; positive government signals …