Zurich Cover-More announces new CEO as Asia veteran David Fike prepares to retire

Zurich Cover-More, the travel insurance and assistance provider which is part of Zurich Global Ventures, has appointed Jeff Rutledge as CEO, effective from July 1, as incumbent David Fike is set to re...

Asia Minute: Why more Australian cities are cutting fares for mass transit

When there's discussion about transit fares, it's usually about prices going up. But across the Pacific, there's a place where fares are going the other way. In several parts of Australia, public transport has been getting cheaper. The trend …

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 …

ASIA/CHINA - Beijing expresses appreciation for the first appointment regarding a Chinese Bishop by Pope Leo XIV

Thursday, 12 June 2025 Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – “China is willing to work together with the Vatican to promote the continuous improvement of China-Vatican relations (…) This appointment has enhanced understanding and mutual trust through constructive …

ASIA/SYRIA - Homs: shots fired at the cross of the Syriac Orthodox cathedral

Wikipedia Homs (Agenzia Fides) – Shots were fired at the cross erected on the façade of the Syriac Orthodox cathedral in the Syrian city of Homs. The sacrilegious and intimidating act was denounced with a "heart full of sorrow" by the Syriac …

ASIA/PASKISTAN - The scourge of child labor: prayer and concrete commitment of Catholic communities to eradicate it

Lahore (Agenzia Fides) – “Every Friday, as a pastoral group, we visit the brick kiln workers, pray with them and for them, in the light of the Word of God, and continue to keep a light of hope alive, because God is always with us. Among them are many …

Asia is better placed now to handle crises, says new ADB chief

This, too, shall pass. And for all you know, the region might even emerge stronger after the current trade and market turmoil. That’s the message from the new president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to an Asia buffeted by the Trump tariffs, …

Washington clears out personnel from West Asia as tensions with Iran grow

Indo-Nigerian rapper Yung Sammy is redefining hip hop in South Asia

When Yung Sammy arrived in India from Nigeria as a 12-year-old, he would not have expected to redefine hip hop in the country, but that is exactly what has happened. The son of a Nigerian priest went from being an outsider, who learned to speak Hindi, …

Pakistan to host regional transport summit in October to boost connectivity with Central and South Asia

Pakistan will host a two-day Regional Transport Ministerial Conference in October 2025, bringing together key stakeholders from across South Asia, Central Asia, and beyond to strengthen economic and transport linkages. The announcement was made by Federal …