signalling imminent restructuring completion KUALA LUMPUR, 18 OCTOBER 2025 – Capital A Berhad (“Capital A”) and AirAsia X Berhad (“AAX”) have resolved a major hurdle relating to a regulatory exemption required from Thailand’s securities regulation, marking one of the final steps toward completing the consolidation of all AirAsia airline businesses under AAX. With this milestone, […] The post Capital A and AirAsia X announce key Thai regulatory condition waiver for airline consolidation first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

By Afif Aliyana binti Abu Fitri Women have come a long way. There was a time when a woman’s path in life was limited to being a wife, a servant, or worse a victim of circumstance. Back in the early 20th century, many women had little say over their own future. The Indonesian writer Hamka, […] The post How Fear Shapes Society first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RoboUP, a pioneer in smart lawn care solutions, is set to launch its latest innovation, the Raccoon 2 SE, on Kickstarter this November. Designed for eco-friendly, and affordable lawn care on small lawns, this next-generation mower will be available across Europe and the U.S., with an exclusive Super […] The post RoboUP Pre-Launches Raccoon 2 SE on Kickstarter – A Smart Robot Mower at the Price of a Gas Mower first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

Boeing and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to implement connectivity modifications across Virgin Atlantic’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The upgrades will enhance onboard internet service, bringing high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers. “Partnering with Boeing to bring Starlink’s next-generation connectivity to our 787 fleet is another important step in creating a ‘home away from home’ experience […] The post Virgin Atlantic selects Boeing to enable high-speed, streaming quality Wi-Fi across 787 fleet first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

Inventor of VR Perimetry Now Powers the Industry’s Most Trusted and Clinically Validated Platform for Automated Eye Care. BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Virtual Field, the company that invented virtual reality (VR) perimetry, today announced a major milestone: over 4 million completed visual field exams on Virtual Field devices — more than all […] The post Virtual Field Crosses 4 Million Eye Exams — More Than All Other VR Platforms Combined first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

MANILA, Oct 18 (NNN-PNA) – A suspected rebel was killed, in a clash with Philippine troops, in Bulacan province, north of Manila, a military report said, today. The report said, troops were responding to reports about the presence of armed men in a village, when they clashed with the band of 20 New People’s Army […] The post One Suspected Rebel Slain In Clash With Philippine Military first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

The LEGO Group is unleashing LEGO® Code Break, an epic quest that unites gaming fandoms like never before. From Oct. 16-18, players nationwide will race to uncover a secret code inspired by beloved gaming universes and unlock a massive vault packed with legendary prizes. The hunt begins at LEGO.com/CodeBreak, where hidden clues await discovery across […] The post LEGO® Code Break Lands in San Diego with First-of-its-Kind Adventure first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

JAKARTA, Oct 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – For Zaky Najwan, an Indonesian civil servant, who occasionally travels to Bandung, a city about 150 km away from Jakarta, work trips often demand tight schedules and swift movement. Whenever he needs to travel quickly, the first thing that comes to mind is the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway. Known locally as […] The post Feature: Indonesia’s Whoosh High-Speed Train Marks Two Years Of Operation first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked to hold a meeting with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Election Commission (EC) to discuss enforcement measures against the spread of false information ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this was because complaints […] The post Sabah election: MCMC discusses with PDRM, EC over spreading false information – Fahmi first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, and SeaWorld San Diego are partnering to make one of Southern California’s top attractions more affordable and easier to enjoy. Pacific Surfliner riders can unlock special savings at PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld. Save 20% on train travel to […] The post Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and SeaWorld San Diego Launch New Travel and Ticket Discount Partnership first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

to raise awareness of the value and impact of teaching Executive Function skills ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sucheta Kamath, CEO & Founder, ExQ, launches the Executive Function Advocacy Toolkit to raise awareness for the value and impact of teaching Executive Function skills, the cognitive and affective skills essential for students to be prepared […] The post Sucheta Kamath, CEO & Founder, ExQ, launches the Executive Function Advocacy Toolkit first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has launched the National Export Awards (NEA) 2025, a prestigious initiative that recognises the country’s outstanding exporters and strengthens Malaysia’s position on the global trade stage. Themed “Recognizing Excellence, Driving Global Trade,” NEA 2025 serves as a strategic platform to honour local companies that have successfully […] The post NEA 2025: MATRADE recognises companies, driving export revolution first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Manar Abu Dhabi is a public light art exhibition that aims to foster creativity while celebrating the emirate’s diverse landscapes. For its second edition, Manar Abu Dhabi will bring together 15 Emirati and international artists and artist collectives from 10 countries, […] The post Manar Abu Dhabi Reveals Artist Line-Up for Second Edition first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

PARIS, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Themed “Thrive with Net5.5G for All Intelligence,” the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit was held during UBBF 2025 in Paris on October 14. Huawei introduced its fully upgraded AI WAN Solution featuring an AI-Centric architecture. By redefining experience awareness, computing-network limits, security resilience, and the O&M model, the solution […] The post Huawei Unveils Upgraded AI WAN Solution with AI-Centric Architecture to Boost Carrier Growth first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

NEW DELHI, Oct 18 (NNN-PTI) – A 32-year-old woman received grievous burn injuries, when a train moving from India’s northern state of Punjab to the eastern state of Bihar, caught fire today, confirmed a local police officer, over the phone. The incident happened at the Sirhind railway station in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district. The injured […] The post Woman Injured As Train Catches Fire In North India first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

MOSCOW: The value of trade between Russia and Arab countries is currently estimated at around US$34 billion, with the potential to reach up to US$50 billion, according to Chairman of the Russian-Arab Business Council Sergey Gorkov, RIA Novosti reported. “If we refer to the 22 Arab League member states, the trade volume in 2024 will […] The post Russian trade with Arab countries could reach US$50 billion – Business council chairman first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

Perched along the shores of Mission Bay, The Catamaran Spa invites guests to experience San Diego’s only beachfront spa, where the rhythm of the ocean sets the tone for renewal and relaxation. Surrounded by swaying palms, koi ponds, and the gentle sounds of the sea, this hidden retreat blends tropical serenity with modern wellness. From […] The post The Catamaran Spa Unveils San Diego’s Only Beachfront Spa Experience first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), taking place from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou, is strengthening its role as a key platform for global commerce through end-to-end attendance services and full-chain trade services, and enhanced buyer experience. Transportation upgrades further improve accessibility. Guangzhou […] The post The 138th Canton Fair Builds Seamless Global Trade Platform with Service and Experience Upgrades first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

ASTANA, Oct 18 (NNN-KTA) – Kazakhstan is developing seven national standards, in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the official Kazinform news agency reported, yesterday. At a regional meeting, Zhanna Yesenbekova, chair of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology, under the country’s Ministry of Trade and Integration, said that, the national AI standards are […] The post Kazakhstan Developing Seven National Standards In AI Field first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has called on ASEAN member countries to strengthen regional collaboration to harmonise regulations, modernise power systems and accelerate the region’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy. In a statement, TNB said ASEAN faces a dual challenge — to facilitate the shift towards renewable energy while […] The post TNB Urges Stronger ASEAN Cooperation To Advance Regional Power Grid, Energy Transition first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

In celebration of Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights, Emirates will be sweetening the skies with Diwali delights and entertainment onboard flights to and from India, from 17-24 October. Diwali delicacies will be served in all classes and select lounges to customers travelling to and from Dubai to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, […] The post Emirates lights up the skies with Diwali celebrations onboard and in lounges first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

a global leader in innovative imaging solutions MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As smartphone imaging technology continues to advance and mobile filmmaking grows into a global creative movement, SmallRig — a leading global provider of imaging solutions — will co-presented the 14th International Smartphone Film Festival with the Mobile Innovation Network and Association […] The post The 14th MINA International Smartphone Film Festival is co-presented by SmallRig first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

DUSHANBE, Oct 17 (NNN-KNA) – A total of 52 cooperation agreements worth 4.1 billion U.S. dollars were signed, following the “Dushanbe Invest 2025” International Investment Forum, the Asia-Plus News Agency reported, yesterday, citing Tajikistan’s State Committee on Investments and State Property Management. The agreements include five deals worth 2.5 billion U.S. dollars in the energy […] The post Tajik Investment Forum Concludes With Agreements Worth 4.1 Billion USD first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has signed an exclusive service agreement with Red Sea Global Hospitality for the implementation of IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) and Optix, a revenue intelligence and performance analysis platform, across multiple luxury properties in Saudi Arabia. Red Sea […] The post IDeaS and Red Sea Global Hospitality Establish Portfolio-Wide Technology Agreement first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, unveiled the ChargeStack 1000 at the Sungrow Charging Summit 2025, where industry partners gathered to shape the next chapter of sustainable mobility. ChargeStack 1000 — a 1 MW to 3.5 MW megawatt charging system (MCS) is designed to […] The post Sungrow Unveils ChargeStack 1000 — A 3.5 MW Megawatt Charging System in Europe first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.