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- Ancient Megafauna Extinctions Continue To Reshape Modern Mammal Food Webs Across The Americas
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Research
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the disappearance of massive mammals 10,000 years ago still dictates the structure of today’s...
- Raffles Family Office Debuts Dedicated Philanthropy Foundation Amid Major Singapore Expansion
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Raffles Family Office (RFO) has launched the RFO Foundation to formalize its philanthropic efforts, moving away from ad-hoc donations to a structured multi-family office framework....
- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni Undergoes Successful Prostate Cancer Surgery at Beijing Hospital
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Asia
King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia successfully underwent surgery in Beijing on April 20 following a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. The 72-year-old monarch is expected to rema...
- USS Miguel Keith Transits Malacca Strait as Indonesian Navy Confirms Compliance with Maritime Law
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Asia
The Indonesian Navy reported on April 20 that a United States warship successfully completed a transit through the strategic Malacca Strait over the weekend. Officials confirmed th...
- China Faces Growth Moderation as Middle East Instability Pressures First Quarter Economic Data
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Global Economy
China is set to release a comprehensive suite of economic data next week, with analysts projecting a slowdown in GDP growth to 4.7 percent for the first quarter. While export growt...
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Eyes Local Production Of Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighters To Bolster IAF Capabilities
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Asia
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Chairman Dr. D.K. Sunil confirmed that technical assessments are underway to manufacture the Su-57 fifth generation fighter within India. The proposal...
- Singapore Detects First Two Clade Ib Mpox Cases Linked to Close Physical Contact
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Asia
The Communicable Diseases Agency confirmed on April 2 that two men in Singapore tested positive for the more virulent clade Ib mpox strain. Authorities report that the risk to the...
- New Delhi Drafts Legislation to Oust Opposition Leaders as Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Remains Elusive
Published: Mar 15, 2026
Section: Asia
Expectations for the restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir have been met with new legislative hurdles as the central government moves to sideline locally elected opposition...
- Raffles Family Office collaborates with technology partners to launch integrated digital platform for Asian asset managers
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Banking & Finance
Singapore-based Raffles Family Office has entered a joint venture with Synpulse and GoUpscale to develop Quantive Partners, an operating platform for external asset managers. The p...
- Great Eastern unveils specialized private insurance division for high net worth families across Asian markets
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Banking & Finance
Great Eastern, the insurance subsidiary of OCBC, has launched a new division called Great Eastern Private to address the complex legacy and wealth preservation needs of affluent cl...
- Indonesia Accelerates Web3 Adoption to Secure Digital Sovereignty and Economic Growth by 2045
Published: Feb 23, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
The Indonesian government is aggressively integrating blockchain technology and decentralized finance to achieve national digital sovereignty. This strategic pivot aims to reduce d...
- Russia Accused of Global Trafficking as War Casualties Approach 2 Million Milestone
Published: Feb 22, 2026
Section: Ukraine War
As the conflict in Ukraine nears its fifth year, international reports allege that Russia is systematically trafficking vulnerable nationals from Africa and Asia to sustain its mil...