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LITFINCON Asia 2026 Convenes June 3 - 4 at the Marina Bay Sands as Global Litigation Finance Leaders Gather in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LITFINCON, the global litigation finance conference series, today confirmed that LITFINCON Asia 2026 takes place on June 3-4, 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The inaugural Asia edition convenes senior litigation funders, institutional investors, law firm partners, general counsel, insurers, and dispute resolution…

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Why Europe’s ‘open’ economy of innovation is exposed to global trade shifts

Last month the European Commission unveiled its new “Made in Europe” targets, tying access to subsidies in clean technology heavy industry and carmaking to local production and stricter conditions on foreign investment.

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Israeli Travel Company Just Bought a Sydney Business for $10 Million — And It's Not Done Yet

Israel-based Talma Travel Solutions acquired Sydney's Bay Travel Group for $10 million, marking its entry into Australia. The deal continues Talma's aggressive global expansion strategy with plans for more Asia-Pacific acquisitions in 2026.

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NATO Summit Addresses China, North Korea Support For Russia

President Biden and NATO allies address China's support for Russia in Ukraine, pledge aid to Ukraine.

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Workforce hopes and fears

Some 39% of workers in Asia-Pacific believe their organisation will not survive more than 10 years if it continues on its current course, the "2023 Hopes and Fears Global Workforce Survey" conducted by PwC reveals.

Bangkok Post

How raising tobacco taxes can save lives and cut poverty across the Asia-Pacific

The human costs of tobacco and smoking worldwide are huge. 1.3 billion people use tobacco, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. More than 8 million people die prematurely because of tobacco, at an annual economic loss of at least US$1.4 trillion. And you don’t have to be a smoker to…

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UN reveals region's climate change bill

Most countries in Asia-Pacific require sizeable financing to support climate change adaptation and mitigation, says the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap), urging domestic collaborations between private financial institutions and project developers to support such needs.

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Asia-Pacific companies lagging on ESG

Less than 30% of companies in Asia-Pacific incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their goals and key performance indicators, even though more than half of them claim the issue is critical to their long-term success, according to a recent survey.

Bangkok Post

Netflix has a new leading source of subscriber growth

Netflix has added at least a million new Asia-Pacific subscribers in each of the past five quarters, even as subscriber numbers drop in other regions.

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Maserati upbeat on sales potential in Asia-Pacific

Demand for luxury cars in Thailand and Asia-Pacific remains robust despite a sluggish global economy, says Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati.

Bangkok Post

Metaverse offers a virtual world of opportunity

Thais have shown strong interest in the metaverse, while the virtual world could be a promising opportunity for the tourism, shopping and gaming fields, according to online research firm Toluna.

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Xi warns against 'big-power contest' in region

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against making the Asia-Pacific region an "arena for a big-power contest" and made a commitment that China will jointly promote development to bring cooperation in the region to new heights.

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Omni-channel retail evolution

E-commerce has grown rapidly over the past five years, with expansion accelerating since the pandemic. Though growth has moderated from pandemic highs as restrictions on activity recede, the property services firm CBRE expects future expansion in Asia-Pacific to continue to outpace the rest of the world.

Bangkok Post

Huawei sets its sights on regional digital transformation

Global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies is concentrating on digital infrastructure, sustainable development and a strong ecosystem as part of its strategies to deepen cooperation with Asia-Pacific nations, including Thailand, in boosting its digital power.

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Real estate transparency improves

Thailand held its ranking as the 10th most transparent real estate market in Asia-Pacific and third in Southeast Asia, according to the Global Real Estate Transparency Index from JLL and LaSalle Investment Management.

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