2026 – Page 237 – From Inside Asia

Global Infrastructure Partners invests in Philippines’ Aboitiz InfraCapital

Philippines’ Aboitiz Equity Ventures has agreed for BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners to take a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital; the Philippines government is ramping...

by Andrew Tjaardstra January 2, 2026

World

China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters

China will lead a joint naval exercise with Brics nations in South African waters next week – the bloc’s first such defence cooperation that...

by Jevans Nyabiage January 2, 2026

World

Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ addresses workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy

A former policewoman in China is shining on stage as a stand-up comedian, sharing stories that address stereotypes about women in law enforcement. The...

by Fran Lu January 2, 2026

World

India’s military upgrade to counter regional threats gathers pace

India’s defence modernisation is on track even as it faces the challenges of ensuring that weapon systems are deployed quickly and boosting its military’s...

by Junaid Kathju January 2, 2026

World

Workers’ Party in Singapore rules on Pritam Singh, disciplinary panel to be formed

The top decision-making body of the Workers’ Party (WP) in Singapore has directed that a disciplinary panel be formed to determine if party chief...

by CNA January 2, 2026

World

US court rules California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional

A US appeals court ruled on Friday that California’s ‍ban on openly carrying firearms in most parts of the state was unconstitutional. A panel...

by Reuters January 2, 2026

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Occupancy rate at Hong Kong tech park to hit 90% in first quarter of 2026

Hong Kong authorities expect the occupancy rate at the new innovation and technology (I&T) hub co-developed by the city and Shenzhen to hit 90...

by Matthew Cheng January 2, 2026

World

Exempt Hong Kong substitute teachers from practising certificates, principals say

School principals in Hong Kong have urged the government to exempt substitute teachers from needing to obtain newly proposed practising certificates, to avoid placing...

by William Yiu January 2, 2026

World

Ageing Asia needs domestic helpers, but can it keep them safe?

In March last year, Erica Cheong and her husband, Harris Zainol, welcomed their firstborn son, Isaac. Like many new Malaysian parents living and working...

by Ushar Daniele January 2, 2026