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Shohei Ohtani Lights Up Tokyo with Grand Slam and Big‑Time Batting Practice

March 6, 2026

The World Baseball Classic kicked off in Japan with a spectacle that blended skill, showmanship and fan engagement. In the opening Pool C match, Japan faced Taiwan in a game that ended 13‑0. Shohei Ohtani made headlines early, hitting a grand slam in the second inning after a double on the first pit

business

Reinsurance Talk: Strength, Risk and the Numbers Behind It

March 3, 2026

AM Best will speak at a big reinsurance event in Bermuda on March 12‑13, 2026. The meeting is called Re Underwriting 2026 and focuses on how insurers decide who to cover. Guilherme Monteiro Simoes, a senior analyst at AM Best since 2016, will run a session on March 13 at 9 a. m. (EDT). His

lifestyle

Hidden Gem by the Hill: A Fresh Look at a Singapore Hotel

March 2, 2026

The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared in 1926 as the British Far East Command Headquarters, later becoming a military hub during World War II. Visitors can still see the “Battlebox, ” an

politics

Justice Shift: Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Case for Jimmy Lai

February 26, 2026

A high court in Hong Kong recently reversed earlier fraud convictions against media owner Jimmy Lai, a move that stands out amid his ongoing legal struggles. The decision removes two years from the total sentence he faces, though it does not change his 20‑year prison term imposed under a national se

entertainment

Park Chan‑Wook to Lead 2026 Cannes Jury

February 26, 2026

The 79th Cannes Film Festival, set for May 12–23, will be guided by South Korean director Park Chan‑Wook as jury president. He joins the ranks of past leaders such as Juliette Binoche, who chaired 2025’s jury when Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Palme d’Or after a fifteen‑year absence.

politics

Royal Vetting Files to Be Public: A New Chapter in Accountability

February 24, 2026

The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat

technology

Building a Faster Future for Solana in Asia

February 23, 2026

Solana Company is launching a new project called the “Pacific Backbone” to create a high‑speed network across key Asian cities. The plan links Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong with low‑latency connections that will help Solana users stake tokens, validate transactions and trade quickly. The

business

Trump Son Eyes Drone Startup Deal

February 17, 2026

Eric Trump has put money into a big plan that will combine an Israeli drone maker with a Florida construction company. The goal is to bring the drone business onto public markets. The deal values the merger at about $1. 5 billion. Eric’s investment comes alongside a similar stake from the company

finance

China's Digital Yuan and Asia's Crypto Moves: What's Happening?

February 17, 2026

China is shaking things up with its digital yuan, adding interest to red envelopes for the Lunar New Year. This move is part of a bigger plan to boost spending and encourage people to use the digital currency more. The digital yuan is now treated like a bank deposit, which means users can earn inter

crypto

Hong Kong's Crypto Push: What's New and Why It Matters

February 16, 2026

Hong Kong is stepping up its game in the crypto world. At a recent event, officials shared plans to boost the city's digital asset scene. This includes new rules for crypto trading and upcoming licenses for stablecoins. The goal? To make Hong Kong a friendlier place for crypto businesses. Why does