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Genetics reveal the origin story of East Asia’s favorite sweet bean

Tucked inside mochi, swirled into moon cakes or layered beneath custard in taiyaki, a sweet paste made from red beans is a beloved staple in East Asia. Despite its popularity, the origins of the bean (also known as adzuki) have long been contested. After …

Asia Distillates Markets ease; S. Korea refiners sell more than 21 gasoil cargoes for July

Asia’s middle distillates markets eased from a week earlier on Friday with a regional supply deluge for July capping the upward price momentum, though some prompt demand and shortcovering buying activity remained supportive. For 10ppm sulphur gasoil, end- …

Sygnum is sole new unicorn from South-east Asia in H1 2025: report

[SINGAPORE] Digital asset group Sygnum has emerged as the sole new unicorn from South-east Asia in the first half of 2025, data platform Tracxn said in a report released on Thursday (Jun 26). The Singapore-based firm attained unicorn status in January 2025 …

Shattered Lands. Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia: Wonderful telling of a sad history

Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia Author: Sam Dalrymple ISBN-13: 978-0008466817 Publisher: William Collins Guideline Price: £25 The very title of Sam Dalrymple’s magnificent book underlines how vital a portrayal of the Indian …

Guam gets 3rd place at Asia Pacific regional championship

Guam finished 3rd place at the PONY Colt League World Series Qualifier in Manila after beating Medina Philippines 12-2 on Friday, PONY Guam said in a release. The winning pitcher for Guam was Matthew J. Elm. Players of the tourney were Kian Cruz and Jovin …

Impact of US foreign aid cut in Asia to be minimal

The freeze and subsequent reduction of US foreign aid for democracy promotion in Asia, following the Executive Order signed on Jan 20, had a broadly limited impact. At first, the funding freeze sparked major concerns about the future of civil society and …

GLOBALink | 10,000th Yutong bus exported to Central Asia rolls off production line

Awards Presentation Ceremony of the “26th DigiCon6 ASIA Awards – Hong Kong” Honouring Local Animation Talents Pre-Event ...

HONG KONG, June 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The “DigiCon6 ASIA Awards” is a major annual event in the international animation industry and is recognized as one of the most influential digital content competitions in Asia, attracting talented creators …

Hong Kong’s sixfold jump in share sales drives boom year in Asia

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s having a banner year as it marches towards becoming the second-largest market globally for share sales for the first time since 2012. Proceeds from listings and additional share sales in the Asian financial hub in the first half …

Interview: China-Central Asia mechanism key platform for sustainable development, peaceful coexistence -- Uzbek ...

TASHKENT, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The China-Central Asia mechanism demonstrates remarkable stability and flexibility, serving as a vital platform for regional sustainable development and peaceful coexistence, an Uzbek economist has said. The mechanism not only …

TezJet Partners with RateGain to Strengthen Pricing Agility and Route Profitability in Central Asia

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AIpowered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that TezJet, Kyrgyzstan's regional airline, has selected AirGain, RateGain's advanced pricing …

Bans and Beliefs: Understanding Central Asia’s Most Controversial Restrictions

A recent controversy involving the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK) has reignited public debate over seemingly bizarre bans in Central Asia. SAMK was asked to comment on whether popular video games such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, …

FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025 Smart Power Rankings: Volume 1

SHENZHEN (China) - As we approach the tipoff of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, anticipation is sky-high. With powerhouse rivalries, emerging contenders, and new faces on the court, here’s how the eight teams stack up a few weeks ahead of the tournament. …

South Asia offers opportunities for Vietnamese exporters, say experts

  HCM CITY — With a population of over 1.8 billion and growing import demand, South Asia is emerging as a promising export market for Vietnamese businesses, delegates said at a seminar in HCM City on June 26. Speaking at the seminar titled “Promoting …

Central Asian youth flock to Xi’an to pursue entrepreneurial dreams

Matmusaev Doniyor (R) shares entrepreneurial experiences with Shavkat Nurmukhammad from Uzbekistan in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, May 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Zhenghao) XI’AN (June 28): When Sahedov Begench, a young entrepreneur from …

Brompton Technology expands service network in East Asia

Brompton's Hydra system will be distributed by Ark Ventures, an LED systems integrator, operating out of bases in Tokyo and Seoul, which is in partnership with ROE Visual Brompton Technology has expanded its service network in East Asia through a …

SM Prime Earns Top ESG Honors at 15th Asian Excellence Awards

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers, was honored with six major awards at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards held by Corporate Governance Asia on June 27 in Hong Kong. The recognition affirms SM …

India still uncertain for Asia Cup

KARACHI: India's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup remains unresolved but the inclusion of both India and Pakistan in the same group for the Women's World Cup has raised hopes within the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Although the Asia Cup is …

Kazakhstan Opens New Air Routes to Central Asia and China

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is enhancing regional air connectivity and international flight offerings with several new routes launched by Kazakh and foreign carriers, the country’s Civil Aviation Committee reported on June 26. Photo credit: tazabek.kg Starting …

787 Coffee Joins World of Coffee Geneva 2025 - Bringing Innovation to Continue Leading NYC Specialty Coffee

Puerto Rican-Owned Coffee Company Brings Global Sustainability Insights to Transform New York City's Coffee Culture and bring innovation to 787 Coffee shops. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, …

15th Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum to Take Place in Dubai, October 28-29, 2025 – Unprecedented Scale

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blockchain Life, the leading international forum on Web3 and cryptocurrencies, is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary edition in Dubai on October 28-29, 2025. This landmark event …

LA's Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. Fights for Victims of Wrongful Termination due to Diabetes in Southern California

Akopyan Law Firm defends employees in Southern California wrongfully fired due to diabetes-related discrimination. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., a prominent employment law firm in …

THREE International Launches Love Three, a New Nonprofit Organization Supporting Children and Youth in Need

Independent nonprofit will address the growing crisis of childhood trauma and adversity through hands-on service, grassroots giving, and community partnership. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THREE …

El auge de la blockchain latinoamericana tecnologías que están redefiniendo el mercado global en 2025

Latinoamérica pasa de ser adoptante a creadora de soluciones blockchain, con proyectos innovadores y alcance mundial LIMA, LIMA, PERU, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Este año marca un punto de inflexión para la evolución de la tecnología …

Farzin Irani Appointed Regional Director – APAC and Joins Senior Management Team at Balfour Capital Group

Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group is proud to announce the appointment of Farzin Irani as Regional Director – Asia-Pacific and member of the firm’s Senior …

Family Business Governance, Insights on Tax Bill Status Featured in Two New Podcasts from Family Enterprise USA

Family Business Magazine’s Bill Rock and Capitol Hill Experts, Russ Sullivan and Michael Hawthorne, Speak with Host Pat Soldano on ‘Voice of Capitol Hill’ WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family business …

Breast Cancer Epidemiology Report | In-Market Drugs, Treatment, Trends, Rising Incidence & Prevalence 2025-2035

The report provides a detailed analysis of the current breast cancer marketed drugs and late-stage pipeline drugs. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The breast cancer markets are expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.35% across …

Green Carpet’s Cleaning Shares Best Practices for Carpet Cleaning During Allergy Season

Green Carpet’s Cleaning shares eco-safe carpet cleaning tips to reduce indoor allergens during allergy season in homes across California. BEL AIR, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With allergy season bringing elevated levels of …

Age‑Related Macular Degeneration Market Size, Epidemiology, Drugs, Pipeline Therapies, and Regional Outlook 2025-2035

The report provides a detailed analysis of the current age-related macular degeneration marketed drugs and late-stage pipeline drugs. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The age-related macular degeneration market …

PowerPatent Unveils Innovative AI-Driven Solutions for University Technology Transfer Office Patent Portfolio Management

PowerPatent Unveils Innovative AI-Driven Solutions for University Technology Transfer Office Patent Portfolio Management PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerPatent, a leader in AI-powered patent drafting and …

Unshackled Conference 2025: The largest and the most influential event for high-skilled immigrants in America

Welcome to the Coachella for Skilled Immigrants! Free legal consults + job fair with 50+ Bay Area startups. Your hero Journey starts here! SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Unshackled Conference 2025, a …

Education Leader Anny Chan Honored with AAPIC’s Unsung Hero Award

Recognized for Advancing Cross-Cultural Education and Empowering Communities Across Massachusetts BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission (AAPIC) proudly …

Turnkey Capital Inc. Earns Impact Award, Offers Free Lifetime AI Cybersecurity to 1M iOS Users

Impact Award Winner Turnkey Capital Inc. Redefines Mobile Security with First AI-Powered iOS Cybersecurity App, Offering Free Lifetime Access to Early Adopters. Turnkey Capital Inc (OTCMKTS:TKCI) MURRIETA , CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire …

Valley Alarm Attends Town Hall with Congresswoman Luz Rivas to Discuss Community Security and Engagement

SAN FERNANDO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valley Alarm joined community leaders, business owners, and first responders at a packed town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) on June 17, 2025, at Bodevi …

Caffeinated Humans: 787 Coffee Highlights the People Behind NYC’s Coffee Culture

A human-centric approach defines 787 Coffee, cultivating emotional intelligence among baristas amidst industry automation. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Setting itself apart in a coffee industry often defined by …

dion seminara architecture Offers Partial Architectural Services and Flexible Design Packages for Queensland Homeowners

dion seminara architecture offers flexible entry-point services and tiered design packages to guide Brisbane homeowners at every stage of their project. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- dion seminara …

Cook Travel Becomes Trailblazer, Accepting Bitcoin for Tours and Airline Tickets

This groundbreaking move positions Cook Travel as the only major travel agency to embrace cryptocurrency for travel services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cook Travel will now accept Bitcoin and other …

Locsanity Founder & CEO, Charmaine James, Honored with ICABA Women of Impact Award

Charmaine James, founder and CEO of Locsanity, has been recognized as one of 14 recipients of the 2025 ICABA Women of Impact Award. CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charmaine James, Founder and CEO of …

dion seminara architecture Highlights Unique SHAPE Design Consultation as a First Step in Tailored Architectural Advice

Brisbane homeowners gain clarity with unique in-person SHAPE Design Consultations — a structured first step guided by Dion Seminara’s decades of experience. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading Brisbane- …