The UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued the region's first "Finfluencer" licence, representing a significant regulatory step in the digital finance area. This project is intended to govern persons who provide investment advice or financial insights through various media platforms. It attempts to create a controlled and transparent environment for digital financial content. The license is intended for persons who use blogs, social media, seminars, or other channels to provide the public with opinions, analysis, or predictions about financial goods, services, or marke
Singapore is preparing to reveal Asia's first Jurassic World: The Experience, which will open at Gardens By The Bay. This thrilling experience claims to take guests to the ancient setting of the renowned Jurassic Park film franchise. Nestled amid the Cloud Forest, the experience recreates the wonder of Isla Nublar with lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, interactive displays, and immersive activities. Guests will encounter a range of dinosaurs in their natural settings. Brachiosaurus Falls is home to two 8.5-meter-tall Brachiosauruses. Inside, guests can admire the stealthy Velociraptor
Singapore is working to conserve its green spaces as urban growth advances across its 730-square-kilometre island. While 16% of the city-state is covered in rainforest, much of its primary forest has been lost since the 1800s, putting biodiversity at risk. With a 2% increase in population last year, primarily due to foreign workers and students, and an annual GDP growth objective of 5%, housing and economic expansion remain major priorities. Nearly 80% of Singapore's people live in high-rise government housing, and forested areas are increasingly being targeted for development, with 100,00
Thailand has officially launched the "Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival," a month-long national celebration that coincides with Global Pride Month. The campaign reinforces Thailand's reputation as an open, LGBTQIAN+-friendly location while also encouraging tourism and social peace. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai emphasised the festival's significance, adding that it reflects Thailand's commitment to human rights, gender equality, and the freedom to love. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong emphasised that Pride Month honours dignity, individua
Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the potential import of offshore wind energy from Vietnam. The agreement represents a coordinated effort to promote cross-border renewable electricity trade and decarbonisation in Southeast Asia. Malaysia's MY Energy Consortium, which includes Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Petronas, will collaborate with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) and Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd of Singapore. This partnership will aim to capitalise on Vietnam's offshore wind potential and create infrastructure to
Thailand and the Republic of Maldives have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen public health cooperation. The agreement was signed on May 21, 2025, at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Thailand's Deputy Minister of Public Health, Dej-is Khaothong, and the Maldives' Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, signed the agreement on the sidelines of the global health event. This is a key step towards strengthening primary healthcare services and the Maldives' health regulatory systems. The MoU establishes a systematic framework for collaboration ac
Raj Mishra, the son of a farmer from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to a prominent civic post in the United Kingdom in an inspiring story of determination and desire. The 37-year-old has been elected Mayor of Wellingborough, a historic market town in Northamptonshire. Mishra, representing the Conservative Party, was elected as a town councillor for Victoria Ward before being named the fifth mayor of Wellingborough Town Council at the Annual Town Meeting. Mishra expressed sincere thanks, stating that serving as mayor is both an honour and a responsibility that he takes seriously. He
The Miss World 2025 journey witnessed a vibrant cultural immersion as 35 contestants from European countries visited the Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district, Telangana and offered prayers. The 13th-century Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple—also known as Ramappa Temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—greeted the beauty queens with grandeur and tradition. The candidates arrived on Wednesday evening, elegantly dressed in sarees, and were greeted with ceremonial Kommu Koya and other traditional dances organised by the district administration. Before entering the sanctum, they washed their feet an
India is set to replace all passports with biometric e-passports with electronic chips, a significant step forward in digital travel infrastructure. This move brings India in line with over 120 countries, including the United States, Canada, France, Japan, and Australia. The initiative's goal is to increase security, prevent identity fraud, and make immigration procedures faster and more efficient. The Passport Seva Programme 2.0 initiative kicked off in April 2024. Pilot testing was successfully completed in cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Amritsar, and Panaji. A full statewide
On May 14, 2025, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as India's 52nd Chief Justice, marking an important milestone in the country's judicial history. The President of India administered the oath of office on April 16, 2025, as the outgoing Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, recommended. On April 29, 2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice officially approved the appointment. Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist to hold this important position, and only the second Chief Justice from the Scheduled Caste community after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan. His time as CJI will span six month