Arca wins gold in Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship

FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca, a rising star from Mindanao, added another trophy in his collection after winning the gold medal in the under-18 standard chess category of the 9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship that ended on Monday in Zhuhai, …

China Counters Trump Tariffs with Supply Chain Shifts to Asia, Mexico

As President Donald Trump’s second-term trade policies intensify, Chinese manufacturers are deploying a multifaceted arsenal to mitigate the impact of escalating tariffs. Firms across sectors like electronics, automotive parts, and solar energy are …

ADB Raises Growth Outlook for Central Asia, Warns of Rising Inflation

ASTANA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) revised its growth forecast for economies in the Caucasus and Central Asia upward to 5.5% for 2025 and 5.1% for 2026, up from earlier projections of 5.4% and 5.0%, respectively, according to its latest Asian …

Bank Asia posts 41% profit drop in April-June quarter

Bank Asia reported that its net profit dropped by 41% in the April-June quarter of this year. During the second quarter of 2025, its consolidated earnings per share was Tk0.99, which was significantly lower from Tk1.68 in the same quarter previous year, …

Southeast Asia FTAs welcomed by Euratex

Euratex, the Brussels-based association representing around 200,000 textile industry companies, has published a position paper on the European Union’s new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with four key Southeast Asian countries. The association strongly …

Uzbekistan leads Central Asia in medal count at FISU World University Games in Germany.

Uzbekistan’s student athletes won a total of 15 medals at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany – 4 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze – placing the country at the top among Central Asian nations. The FISU World University Games 2025, one of the world…

A luxe beach escape for just $105 a night? This hotel in Asia delivers

Start with buffet breakfast, available from 6.30am to a very civilised 11am. Sample a little or a lot of dumplings, Vietnamese dishes, made-to-order eggs, a rainbow of fruit, fresh juices, pastries and more. Lunch at the Coffee Lounge includes delicious …

asia Bangkok shooting: Gunman opens fire at popular market in Chatuchak, killing at least 6

At least six people are dead following a shooting at a farmer's market in Bangkok on Monday (July 28), Thai police reportedly said. The incident occurred at Or Tor Kor Market, located just opposite the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market. Four security …

Asia Cup 2025: Sourav Ganguly Backs Grouping with Pakistan, Says 'Sport Must Continue'

HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 25 July 2025

Aware Super Becomes Majority Shareholder of Aparthotel Owner-Operator The July Australia-based Aware Super Pty Ltd (“Aware Super”), one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, has become the majority owner of The Netherlands-based aparthotel owner- …