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A decade in the making: Eurovision Asia set to take place in 2026

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Destinations

Why Macao is one of 2026's most unique city breaks

At a recent Macao tourism event in London, the city’s attractions, culture, and gastronomy and latest offerings were showcased to guests.

Destinations

Singapore unveils new Wetlands by the Bay project

The 12,000 sq m museum will see visitors kayak alongside artworks nestled among the mangroves.

Destinations

Macao awaits with dynamic events and a buzzing new area

Despite its small size, Macao delivers with festivals, parades and attractions suited to all kinds of visitors.

Business

Why Asia sits at the centre of the global LNG shock

Middle East tensions and energy infrastructure disruptions are rattling global LNG markets, hitting Asia hardest.

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Markets

South Korean stocks suffer worst day on record amid Iran war shocks

Asian markets suffered heavy losses on Wednesday, with South Korea’s main index (Kospi) plunging more than 12%, recording its worst single-day decline in history as the widening conflict in Iran continues to disrupt global markets.

Economy

Japan narrowly avoids a technical recession in 2025, report shows

Japan's economy grew at only a 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter of 2025, according to a government report released this Monday. Growth for all of last year came in at just 1.1%.

Thailand

Thailand's Conservative party secures win in general election

Anutin Charnvirakul's party has significantly increased its number of MPs but will only have a parliamentary majority with coalition partners. Analysts say there is a chance of stabilisation in Thai politics after the turbulence of recent years.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Sri Lanka

In partnership with Media City

Sacred shrines, historic forts, tea hills and golden coastlines—join Lilly Douse as she explores Sri Lanka.

Eurasia Talks

Deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan outlines regional and EU relations

In this edition of Eurasia Talks and in a rare interview, Euronews is joined by Edil Baisalov, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan.

South Korea

Seoul slaps travel bans on civilians over drone flights to North Korea

Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress.

Business

China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade

The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government's most ambitious economic experiments to date.

World News

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end weeks of border fighting

The ceasefire, which came into force around noon local time, calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes.

Earth News

Asia floods highlight the deadly impacts of ‘rampant’ deforestation

As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder.

Spotlight

Hong Kong gears up for Chinese National Games 2025

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong is finalising preparations for the Chinese National Games 2025, which will feature cross-border races and state-of-the-art venues shared with Guangdong and Macao.

China

China signs expanded ASEAN free trade pact amid Trump protectionism

The free trade area covers a combined market of more than 2 billion people, lowers tariffs on goods, and boosts flows of services and investment.

Japan

Japan looks to boost relations with the US as Trump lands in Tokyo

The US president is set to conclude his first tour of Asia in Seoul in the coming days where high-stakes talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over trade disagreements are scheduled to take place.