In a move to enhance its service for sports fans, Disney announced on Tuesday the launch of ESPN on Disney+ in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets, making the service available to subscribers in 53 countries and territories across these regions.

Earthquake activity across Asia remains persistent in 2026, reflecting the region’s position along some of the most active tectonic boundaries on Earth. From South Asia to East Asia and the Pacific Rim, seismic events continue to affect millions of people, highlighting the need for sustained preparedness and resilient infrastructure.

Australian data center builder Firmus Technologies Pty has raised $505 million in an investment round led by Coatue Management LLC, as part of a global push to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Asia-Pacific markets mostly moved higher on Friday as growing expectations of a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz improved investor sentiment and eased fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.

Chinese experience in air pollution control, particularly in areas such as emission monitoring technology, urban air quality management, and pollution control strategies, has provided valuable lessons for Cambodia, said Cambodian Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth on Thursday.

 Italian luxury group Prada reported an 8% rise in organic revenue in 2025, driven by strong growth at its Miu Miu label, though margins were dented by the recent acquisition of Versace.

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that she has no plans to dissolve parliament after returning from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea.

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) bloc wrapped up their summit in Gyeongju, South Korea on Saturday with a declaration that puts cultural and creative industries at the heart of the region’s future economic strategy, marking the first time the sector has been recognized as a core growth driver.

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Saturday emphasized that trade and investment should advance in ways that benefit all, according to a joint declaration issued at the conclusion of their regional forum.