Blackstone raises $13bn Asia PE fund in world's 'fastest-growing' region
June 02, 2026 Blackstone has completed raising Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III (BCP Asia III) at $13.1 billion, exceeding its $10 billion target and...
China steps up Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s drug push, looks to TCM
To head off a public health crisis, China is stepping up efforts to find new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. As its...
Education authorities say sorry after parents get school allocation messages early
Published: 10:23am, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 11:00am, 2 Jun 2026 Hong Kong education authorities have apologised after parents received SMS notifications of their children’s primary...
Why oil-hungry Asia ignores risks linked to Russia’s ‘dark fleet’
Asia’s fuel needs may take priority over the strategic risks of relying on oil from heavily sanctioned Russia, according to experts. Currently, there is...
Philippines, Vietnam Upgrade to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
The Philippines and Vietnam elevated their relations to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership on Monday, reaffirming that peace and stability in the South China Sea...
Asia’s ‘NewSpace’ economy is about more than just exploration
For decades, Asia’s ambitions in outer space were closely associated with scientific discovery, technological prestige and national symbolism. Space programmes were designed to demonstrate...
Japan Launches Anti-Dumping Probes Into Steel Imports From China, South Korea, and Taiwan
Japan’s trade authorities have opened anti-dumping investigations into hot- and cold-rolled steel coils, sheets, and strips imported from China, South Korea and Taiwan. The...
America Awakens to China’s Threats: Bessent | China in Focus
America’s message to its allies is getting sharper: Spend more—and do more. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is rolling out a new standard for...
Taiwan targets Beijing’s grey-zone tactics near remote South China Sea islands
Taiwan’s navy will support patrols around the Taipei-controlled Dongsha Islands after mainland Chinese coastguard activity near the South China Sea atoll surged over the...