New report identifies over 250 climate adaptation solutions for Asia
By the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices
May 19, 2026 | 12:15
A new Asia-focused report identified over 250 climate adaptation and resilience solutions based on more than $100 billion in financing flows over five years, as funder interest rises.
Philanthropy as risk capital can scale early-stage innovations in Asia
By the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) and the Centre for Asian Philanthropy & Society (CAPS)
May 19, 2026 | 12:11
A new report by Philanthropy Asia Alliance and the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society finds that deploying philanthropy as risk capital can scale underfunded early-stage innovations in Asia.
Amplexd Therapeutics initiates phase 2 trial of EGCg-based HPV therapy
By Amplexd Therapeutics, Inc.
May 19, 2026 | 11:56
Amplexd Therapeutics started a phase 2 clinical trial of an investigational EGCg-based therapy for HPV, offering a potential new treatment option for patients with persistent infections.
Knowledge Exchange 2026 explores how artistic intelligence shapes human achievement
By AFTEC
May 19, 2026 | 11:48
A Hong Kong event on 15 May 2026 explored how artistic intelligence, not artificial intelligence, shapes human achievement across creative disciplines such as design and performance.
2026 VinFuture Prize receives over 1,800 nominations, network expands fourteenfold
By VinFuture
May 19, 2026 | 11:46
The VinFuture Prize recorded 1,819 nominations from 117 countries for its 2026 season, supported by over 17,000 nominators, marking a fourteenfold expansion in six years.
Gardens by the Bay unveils two new Disney-themed family experiences
By Gardens by the Bay
May 19, 2026 | 11:43
Singapore's Gardens by the Bay announced two new Disney-themed experiences for families this June, including character topiaries and outdoor fun inspired by Winnie the Pooh and friends.
Siam Piwat joins Bangkok Pride to launch Right to Love 2026
By Siam Piwat
May 19, 2026 | 11:33
Siam Piwat partnered with Bangkok Pride and national partners to launch "The Celebration: Right to Love 2026", positioning Bangkok as a global Pride destination ahead of Bangkok World Pride 2030.
MTR crowned grand champion at 2025 Customer Service Excellence Award
By Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE)
May 18, 2026 | 15:28
Hong Kong's customer service association named MTR grand champion among over 100 winners at the 2025 awards.
Voicecomm Technology forms strategic partnership with Tajikistan's IT Park
By Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd.
May 18, 2026 | 15:11
On 15 May 2026, Voicecomm Technology partnered with Tajikistan's IT Park to build an AI ecosystem integrating computing power, talent and scenarios in Central Asia.
Beijing Chaoyang hosts adventurous toy and heritage carnival
By The Convergence Media Center of Chaoyang District, Beijing
May 18, 2026 | 15:01
From 15 to 24 May 2026, Beijing Chaoyang Park holds the first China Cultural and Toy Carnival, blending modern toys with intangible heritage.
Votee and Beever AI open-source atlas turning chat apps into living wiki
By Votee AI and Beever AI
May 18, 2026 | 14:57
On 15 May 2026, Votee AI and Beever AI open-sourced Beever Atlas, turning Telegram, Discord, Teams and Slack chats into a living wiki.
Sea and OpenAI launch first regional Codex hackathon in Singapore
By Sea
May 18, 2026 | 14:46
On 15 May 2026, Sea and OpenAI announced the first Codex hackathon series in Asia Pacific, starting in Singapore on 6 June 2026.
Green GSM partners with 75 Philippine firms to deploy 18,497 VinFast EVs
By Green SM
May 18, 2026 | 14:41
On 15 May 2026, Green GSM signed MOUs with 75 transport companies in the Philippines to deploy 18,497 VinFast electric vehicles, boosting green transport.
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