Asia-Pacific’s Innovation Wave: Powering a New Growth Era
From digital booms in Southeast Asia to India’s factory rise, innovation is reshaping the Asia-Pacific economy and driving a sustainable growth journey.
October 2025
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Join Merna in Suzhou as she explores how three iconic museums blend tradition and innovation for APEC 2025’s shared prosperity.
Amazon Cuts 14,000 Corporate Roles to Fast-Track AI
Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to streamline operations and ramp up AI investments, reshaping opportunities for tech pros in South and Southeast Asia.
UN Showcases Climate Pledge Progress in 2025 NDC Report
The UNFCCC’s 2025 report shows improved quality, credibility, and economic coverage in national climate pledges ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Kills 7 in Jamaica
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, killing at least seven across the Caribbean.
US Senate Moves to Scrap Trump’s Brazil Tariffs
In a close 52-48 vote, the US Senate approved a bill to scrap Trump’s Brazil tariffs, forwarding it to the House and stirring fresh debates on trade policy.
Israel Hits Gaza After Alleged Ceasefire Breach by Hamas
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas ceasefire breach claims, leaving 26 dead. US-brokered pause faces its first major test.
Unpaid & Unbowed: US Air Traffic Controllers Protest Shutdown
US air traffic controllers miss paychecks amid a federal shutdown, highlighting staffing strains that could ripple through global travel.
Havana’s Barrio Chino Goes Insta-Ready for Chinese Mainland Tourists
Havana’s Barrio Chino is getting a modern facelift to celebrate 65 years of Cuba-Chinese mainland ties, with AR tours, street art & fusion pop-ups for globetrotting youth.
Sky’s New Canvas: Drones Light Up Nights & Farm Fields
How drones are turning the night sky into art and revolutionizing farming with mapping and planting tech. Discover the new low-altitude frontier.