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This island is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Photos from the Kabaddi World Cup as tournament is held outside of Asia for the first time
With acrobatics, skill and guise, raiders chanting “kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi” have been trying to elude defenders at the first Kabaddi World Cup to be held outside of Asia this week. One team ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says
Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says
The conduct took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.The New York Times - 2h -
F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says
The conduct took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.The New York Times - 2h -
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and New Zealand qualified on Monday five days after Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Asia will have eight ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Consider these global ETFs as Trump’s tariffs push the world away from the U.S.
Market strategist Keith McCullough: Stock markets in Europe and Asia will be stronger than the U.S.MarketWatch - Mar. 15 -
Finland again ranked happiest country in the world. US falls to lowest-ever position
Finns are the happiest people in the world, according to a new global reportABC News - Mar. 19 -
Shares of Asia's automakers fall as Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports
Shares of Asia's automakers fell after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose tariffs on cars not made in the country.CNBC - 19h -
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Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia
Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economiesABC News - Mar. 14 -
Annual report reveals most polluted cities around the world
The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Revealed – Why Inter Milan Won’t Take Francesco Pio Esposito To FIFA Club World Cup Despite Big Future Plans
Inter Milan will not bring Francesco Pio Esposito to the Club World Cup as he’ll be in action at the Under-21 Euros with Italy.This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tutt...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
US allies in Asia must also rethink their defence
Trump’s foreign policy shake-up has profound implications for Japan and South KoreaFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Will anybody buy a ‘Mar-a-Lago accord’?
The US president wants both to protect domestic manufacturing and hold the dollar as the reserve currencyFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
New York Jets to sign QB Justin Fields, according to reports
The New York Jets have their next quarterback in Justin Fields. The signing is a two-year, $40 million deal according to multiple reports.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 50,000, according to health officials
More than 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the result of Israel’s bombing campaign and ground invasion after Hamas’ terror ...NBC News - 4d -
Starlink in the Pacific and Baidu’s PR headache
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Budget-friendly groceries that taste great, according to experts
Grocery prices have surged nearly 28% in five years, with a 2% increase in January alone. Editors at Simply Recipes tested nearly 400 products to find the best-tasting options under $20. First on ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
How to borrow home equity quickly, according to experts
Speed up your home equity borrowing approval process with these expert-backed suggestions.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Why cruise stocks are a buy now, according to this analyst
Cruise stocks have been falling, but J.P. Morgan says buy because there have been no signs of reduced demand despite all the macro noise.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Overseas managers have ‘no real advantage’ in Asia active ETFs
Senior executive at State Street says expertise in other markets will carry little weightFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
FT ranking: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2025
Indian peer-to-peer lender tops seventh annual FT-Statista rankingFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’
Report reveals scale of abuse faced by women in politics from countries such as Australia, India, Laos and Mongolia. Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold agree to three-year, $100M deal, according to reports
The Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold have agreed to a three-year deal worth $100.5 million, according to multiple reports.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
NFL Insider explains the perplexing reason for Texans' trade of Pro Bowl OT Laremy Tunsil
The Houston Texans might have shocked the world by trading Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, but according to one report, the move was necessary.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dodgers start as biggest Series favorite since '02
The Dodgers are +275 to win the World Series at ESPN BET, making them the biggest Opening Day favorite since the 2002 Yankees (+200), according to ESPN Research.ESPN - 13h -
Investors dumped U.S. stocks at the fastest pace on record last week, according to this Wall Street survey
Institutional investors who trade through Bank of America are pulling money from U.S. stocks at the fastest pace on record, according to a closely followed survey produced by a team of strategists ...MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
How Dan Bongino Would Run the F.B.I., According to Dan Bongino
The newly appointed deputy director of the F.B.I. has a long history of criticizing the bureau and its leadership. He has promised “dramatic change.”The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
3 signs your credit card debt is overwhelming you, according to experts
Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Seahawks' 2025 season projection with Sam Darnold, according to the SportsLine Projection Model
With Geno Smith out and Sam Darnold in, the model has crunched the numbers on how the quarterback switch affects the Seahawks' season outlookCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
3 smart ways to use your home equity this spring, according to experts
Your equity can be borrowed against for nearly any purpose, but there are some smart ways to use it this spring.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
UNC basketball odds to make NCAA Tournament according to FanDuel
The North Carolina Tar Heels are a borderline NCAA Tournament team. FanDuel odds have UNC on the outside looking in, trailing Indiana and Xavier.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Bears are most likely team to draft Ashton Jeanty, according to betting odds
Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, widely viewed as the top running back in the 2025 NFL draft, could be heading to Chicago.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Some Employees Are ‘Sabotaging’ Their Company’s AI Strategy, According to a New Survey
The survey found that 41 percent of Millennial and Gen-Z employees said they’d done some form of sabotage. Here’s what that means.Inc. - Mar. 19 -
PSG striker Ousmane Dembélé the overwhleming choice for Ballon d’Or, according to poll
In the form of his life since the start of 2025, Ousmane Dembélé (27) has become a serious candidate to win the Ballon d’Or.A new poll by L’Équipe has the Frenchman in the lead for that prestig...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Mark Duplass
The actor-director-producer's ideal Sunday includes catching a film at Vidiots and enjoying Zankou chicken with his family.Los Angeles Times - 6d
