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New head coach named for men’s nat’l football team for Asian Games, Olympics

Former South Korea international Lee Min-sung was named new head coach for the under-22 men’s national team Tuesday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Lee, 51, will be in charge of the 2026 Asian Games and, if South Korea qualify, the 2028 Summer …

BLACKPINK Reveals Dates for 2025 Asia Leg of <Deadline> World Tour

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK announced the dates for the Asia leg of its upcoming <DEADLINE> World Tour on Monday (May 26). The Live Nation-promoted outing set to launch this fall will now include Oct. 18 and 19 shows in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, at Kaohsiung …

Soju in Philippines: HiteJinro’s blueprint for Southeast Asia

Soju’s cultural resonance is key to popularizing the brand in Southeast Asian markets, says HiteJinro CEO MANILA, Philippines — In a spirited bid to spread Korean liquor culture across Southeast Asia, South Korea’s leading soju maker, HiteJinro, has fixed …

Capital targets Asia Pacific hospitality as sector evolves - Colliers

Capital continues to target hospitality assets in high liquidity  markets in the Asia Pacific region as the sector moves from recovery to stabilisation in 2025, according to a new report from Colliers. Colliers’ Asia Pacific Hospitality Insights May 2025 …

Honner forms Executive Committee and strengthens Asia-Pacific strategy with new hires

Financial communications firm Honner has announced a new Executive Committee and hires to support its APAC expansion. Leading financial PR, marketing and communications firm Honner today announced the formation of a new Executive Committee (EXCO) as well …

Fred Again is bringing his debut Asia tour to Singapore, Bangkok, and Seoul this July

You know a DJ is legendary when they've clocked 45 million views (and counting) on Boiler Room's YouTube. The one who's achieved this is Fred Again (styled Fred again..), and guess what – he's just announced his first-ever Asia tour. The …

China, Pacific Island nations set new South-South cooperation model

Editor's Note: Zhu Xuan is a researcher at the Research Center for Pacific Island Countries (RCPIC) of Liaocheng University in east China's Shandong Province. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. As an …

'Why support a team that loses?' - how fans in Asia moved on from Man Utd

Fifteen years ago, United ruled the roost in South Korea, with national hero Park Ji-sung winning trophy after trophy. "Back then, they were obviously the club which had the biggest fan base in South Korea," said author Lee Seung-mo. "The …

A new Covid variant surging in Asia is now spreading across the US. Here’s where it is and what to know

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Asia Digital Engineering receives EASA and FAA MRO certification

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), an MRO subsidiary of Capital A, has been awarded Maintenance Organisation Approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This follows on from being …

Long Island sees growth among Asian Americans, amid reports of hate

As of May, Asian Americans make up 7.7% of the U.S. population – roughly 25.8 million people, making them the fastest growing racial group in the country, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Having nearly doubled from 2000 to 2023, the Asian …

Asia’s cruise-first OTA Int2Cruises officially launched in India

Int2Cruises, a cruise-first Online Travel Agency (OTA) from Asia, has formally launched operations in India. With a tech-forward model designed to simplify cruise holiday bookings, the platform addresses one of the biggest hurdles for Indian travellers— …

 (For Southeast Asia) Celebrate Days of Play 2025 starting on May 28

It’s official – Days of Play is back for 2025! We are kicking off the 2025 celebration on May 28, with community activities, new content coming to PlayStation Plus, and great offers on PS5 consoles, games, and accessories.  Days of Play is all about …

Giving Day: Asian American Women Artists Association

Race walker Servin Sebastian’s inspiring story: from nearly quitting four months back to winning bronze at Asian ...

In January, Servin Sebastian was on the verge of quitting race walking. A family matter had affected his mental peace. He didn’t have the mindspace to train. Servin had decided to head back home to his village, Edayathumangalam in Tiruchirappalli in Tamil …

Trade wars force rewrite of Southeast Asia’s VC playbook

Asian American groups say proposed Ohio laws fuel discrimination

BERTRAND: China, leading Asian countries, set up rival to International Court of Justice

This could potentially be very consequential: China and a group of about 20 other countries (including Indonesia, Pakistan, Algeria and Serbia) are launching this week the "International Organisation for Mediation" (IOM), a treaty-based …

Asian-Inspired Desserts and Drinks for AAPI Month with Cakes by Happy Eatery

'America First' Trade Policy: 2025 Update and Strategic Action Plan

Summary of the most recent U.S. and foreign trade policy decisions and provides a strategic action plan for businesses to navigate the evolving trade landscape. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since his return …

Mark Skousen, America’s Economist, Revives Ben Franklin’s Wisdom for Today’s President

Out Today! Mark Skousen’s new book, The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, History’s Most Versatile Genius, revives the legacy of America's first diplomat. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era of …

MadeinUSA.com Reaches Major Milestone with Launch of Mobile App Connecting Consumers to Verified American-Made Products

New platform aims to shift buying behavior, support U.S. manufacturers, and strengthen domestic economic resilience amid growing demand for origin transparency LEESBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MadeinUSA.com, a …

With Historic Executive Orders, the U.S. Embraces a Closed Fuel Cycle — and Curio Is Ready

Statement from Curio President and CEO Edward McGinnis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday’s suite of executive orders issued by the President marks a watershed moment for American nuclear policy and its …

Scientists Raise Alarm Over Trump Executive Order Instituting Political Oversight of U.S. Research

Trump’s recent Executive Order on “Gold Standard Science” is an open assault on science and scientific research in the United States. WASHINGTON, GA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trump’s recent Executive Order on “Gold …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Signs Historic Senate Bill 1396 Codifying a Green Fee to Mitigate ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS HISTORIC SENATE BILL 1396 CODIFYING A GREEN FEE TO MITIGATE CLIMATE IMPACTS IN HAWAI‘I FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh …

Fastport Celebrates 27,000 Registered Apprentices, Advancing Workforce Development Nationwide

Fastport proudly announces the registration of 27,000 Registered Apprentices, a milestone in the company’s efforts to develop registered apprenticeships. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fastport is proud to announce …

Mayor Wu Announces City's Plan for a Safe, Healthy Summer in Boston

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City of Boston’s comprehensive Plan for a Safe, Healthy and Active Summer 2025 across all Boston’s neighborhoods. This plan serves as a guide for the City’s ongoing, year round efforts to address the root causes of …

Allocore Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for Loans, Grants, and Fraud Prevention Cloud Products

ARLINGTON , VA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allocore, a leading provider of federal loan, grant, and fraud prevention technology, is proud to announce that its Unified Loans Platform (ULP), Unified Grants Platform (UGP), and …

Global Immigration Partners Offers Expert Guidance on Trump's New $5 Million 'Gold Card' Visa Program

Global Immigration Partners announces its readiness to assist high-net-worth individuals interested in the newly introduced U.S. "Gold Card" visa program. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global …

Seyond Accelerates U.S. Market Expansion Through Strategic Partnership with Transportation Control Systems

SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seyond, a global leader in high-fidelity LiDAR solutions for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Transportation Control …

Texas Hyperscale Data Center Site Opens 1,000 MW Power, 1 GW Tesla Megapack Ground Lease

Texas Site Offers 1,000 Megawatts Power and 1 GWh Battery Capacity for Hyperscale AI Data Centers to meet surging AI demand; infrastructure for 2028 operations DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the United States of …

ALLATRA and Creative Society Attend the Salon Dinner Hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C., VA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of May 22, 2025, the esteemed Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan welcomed guests to a special Salon Dinner. This exclusive event, hosted by H.E. Ambassador …

AG Organica Responds to Growing Demand for Holistic Wellness with New Line of Essential Oils

AG Organica Responds to Growing Demand for Holistic Wellness with New Line of Essential Oils GHAZIABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid increasing global interest in natural remedies and integrative wellness …

Anila Ali Honored with International Religious Freedom (IRF) Builders Award for Peacemaking Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anila Ali, President and co-founder of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), has been awarded the prestigious International Religious Freedom ( …

Iranian Man Pleaded Guilty to Role in Robbinhood Ransomware

Note: see indictment here. An Iranian national pleaded guilty today to participating in an international ransomware and extortion scheme involving the Robbinhood ransomware. According to court documents and statements made in court, Sina Gholinejad, 37, …

Justice Department Files Help America Vote Act Lawsuit Against North Carolina for Inaccurate Voter List

The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Board of Elections for failure to maintain an accurate voter list in violation of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). The …

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crimes

A Texas man pleaded guilty today before Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett for the Southern District of Texas to not reporting and paying over employment taxes that his company withheld from its employees’ paychecks. The plea must be accepted by a U.S. …

Mayor's Cup Softball Tournament Begins on June 19

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce registration is open for the 2025 Mayor's Cup Softball Tournament. The tournament will kick off on Thursday, June 19. For more information and to register a team, …

National Mental Health Alliance Day-Louisville, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Louisville, Kentucky at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …