Hong Kong's reign as Asia's foremost financial powerhouse has been dethroned, once revered for its economic prowess, the city now finds itself surpassed by rival nations, marking a significant shift in the region's financial landscape.

Huber's Butchery in Singapore sells the world's first retail lab-grown chicken meat, offering consumers novel protein options.

Microsoft's aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI) faces criticism as its carbon emissions surge, challenging its climate objectives despite commitments to become carbon negative by 2030.

Analysts believe a full-blown trade war is unlikely as both sides show reluctance to escalate tensions, although some retaliatory measures from China are anticipated.

China implements 15-day visa-free stays for international cruise travelers, while expanding visa-free transit and digital payment options to boost post-pandemic tourism numbers.

The Supreme Court has upheld the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 's funding mechanism despite a challenge from conservative groups, ruling 7-2 in favor of the agency's funding structure.

Neuralink has recently disclosed that the tiny wires inside its first human patient's brain shifted position, which was reportedly an issue that Elon Musk's company has known for years.

Singapore introduces Checkmate, a service supported by the new Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety (Catos), allowing users to verify suspicious text messages for scams or misinformation, as part of efforts to combat online harms.

China reiterated its call for a political resolution to the Ukraine war during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit. President Xi Jinping recognized the need for any settlement to respect the security and sovereignty of all parties involved.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has cautioned that the United States should promptly address its ballooning fiscal deficit to avoid future economic turmoil.