A quinta-feira (18) na Copa do Mundo foi marcada por goleadas do Canadá (6x0) e Suíça (4x1), um empate entre República Tcheca e África do Sul (1x1), e a classificação antecipada do México após vitória por 1x0 sobre a Coreia do Sul.
O México bateu a Coreia do Sul por 1 a 0 em Guadalajara e se classificou antecipadamente para a fase eliminatória da Copa de 2026. A rodada ainda teve goleadas de Canadá e Suíça e empate no fim entre República Tcheca e África do Sul.
Korean Air estimates the integration of Asiana Airlines will cost between 900 billion and 1 trillion won (US$654 million). The airline expects annual synergy effects of around 300 billion won, potentially offsetting costs by late 2028 or early 2029. The goal is to launch the integrated carrier by December 17, aiming for a top 10 global ranking with 230 aircraft and 23 trillion won in revenue.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov highlighted Russia's long-standing pivot to Asia at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. He described the summit, celebrating 35 years of relations, as productive and substantive.
Há 12 anos, Manaus se tornou a primeira cidade do Norte a sediar jogos da Copa do Mundo da Fifa. A Arena da Amazônia foi inaugurada em março de 2014 e recebeu 4 partidas da fase de grupos, atraindo milhares de turistas e levando a Amazônia para o centro das atenções globais.
US-Iran-Gespräche in der Schweiz abgesagt, was Anleger verunsichert. Nikkei und Kospi geben nach, obwohl sie zuvor Rekordstände erreichten. Sorge um Stabilität des Abkommens und die Straße von Hormus.
China's Dragon Chilling team leads the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Hong Kong after the first day, with Asian teams showing strong performance. Pre-tournament favorites WR Chess, led by Magnus Carlsen, faced early setbacks.
I mercati azionari asiatici chiudono in calo, con scambi ridotti e investitori in attesa di sviluppi. Preoccupazioni per i colloqui USA-Iran e la politica monetaria della Fed pesano sui mercati. L'oro scende, mentre il Brent supera gli 80 dollari al barile.
Asian stock markets rallied Friday as a peace deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz, lowering oil prices and easing inflation fears. Japan's Nikkei hit a record high, while South Korea's index surged, though analysts warn of future transit fees.
The Maltese-flagged LNG carrier 'Disha' arrived at Dahej Port, India, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG. The vessel successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions, marking a resumption of shipping traffic through the critical route for India's energy imports.
Mongolia's permafrost is rapidly thawing due to climate change, impacting local ecosystems, herder livelihoods, and releasing greenhouse gases. This transformation offers crucial insights into global permafrost dynamics and future Arctic conditions.
SCMP reports on a Pakistan-announced Iran-US peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, alongside news of a Shein Paris store closing and other regional highlights.
Ghost nets and plastic waste are severely impacting marine ecosystems in Asia, particularly in Indonesia. Coastal communities and conservationists face the burden of collection, with limited regulations to stop vessels from discarding nets. A 2024 report highlights Indonesia's significant plastic waste production and its discharge into the marine environment.
Malaysian police arrested 58 individuals and confiscated over MYR 500,000 (USD 124,000) in illicit funds during a crackdown on illegal World Cup gambling. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targeted betting websites and platforms.
Malaysian police arrested 58 individuals and seized over half a million ringgit (US$124,000) in illicit proceeds during a World Cup gambling crackdown. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targets illegal football betting from June 11 to July 19, with 52 raids conducted and 42 websites/apps flagged.
Hong Kong has been selected to host the 2025 Hyrox World Championships in June at the AsiaWorld-Expo. This event marks a significant growth for the sport, which first launched in the region four years ago with fewer than 1,000 participants and has since grown to attract nearly 20,000.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a new Eurasian security architecture is needed, as the old European model has been destroyed by European leaders. He believes this new architecture should be open to all Eurasian countries and reflect the current multipolar reality. Lavrov's article was initially planned for publication in Politico-Europe but was canceled.
Asia experienced severe heatwaves, heavy rainfall, floods, and droughts in 2025, as the continent warmed faster than the global average. Glaciers in high-mountain Asia contracted, and ocean heat reached a record high, with sea levels rising faster along the Indian coast. Early warning systems are deemed crucial.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri detailed PM Modi's G7 discussions on trade, West Asia, and maritime security. Key outcomes include progress on India-US trade deal, CEPA with Canada, India-EU FTA by year-end, and India-UK CETA effective July 15. Modi also stressed seafarer safety and peace in West Asia.
India's top table tennis player, Manika Batra, was excluded from the Asian Games squad due to selection criteria. Despite being World No. 51, just outside automatic qualification, her absence is controversial, with reserves named instead. The decision has sparked debate.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, calling East Timor a promising partner in the Asia-Pacific region. The meeting occurred during a Russia-ASEAN Summit, ahead of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. Russia has previously provided assistance to East Timor through international programs and UN missions.
根據Seasia Stats數據，2016年至2026年間，全球十大經濟體GDP規模多數增長，美國維持最大經濟體地位，中國居次。印度成長最快，而日本是唯一GDP出現衰退的國家，規模縮減14%。
Hong Kong property tycoon Gordon Wu expressed strong optimism about China's future, citing its stability and the hard work of its people. Receiving the Game Changer Award, the 90-year-old founder of Hopewell Holdings stated he has bet on China since 1978 and believes its stability will sustain its rise, contrasting it with the US.
China is testing intelligent, LNG-powered vessels on a new artificial waterway in Guangxi, part of a $10 billion project connecting the region to the Gulf of Tonkin. The vessels can share real-time data and perform automated mooring, aiming to boost shipping capacity and cut costs ahead of a planned test run in September.
