Crypto rallied through the Asia and Europe sessions and extended at the U.S. open, and 111 of the 125 largest non-stablecoin tokens are higher. Bitcoin is up 5.8% at $80,829 after touching $81,000, its best level since Sept. 4. NEAR Protocol added 32%, Starknet 27% and Arbitrum 26%, a day after the
The Defiant•The Defiant Team18 Sept
Xeneta: Asia-US spot rates are nearing pandemic records after surging more than 320% since late February.
FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls18 Sept
There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East
Euronews18 Sept
EXCLUSIVE: Jolt is partnering with Propagate Content to support the North America, UK, Australia, Latin America, and Asia release of Ukraine war documentary A Simple Soldier. The partnership will include Academy-qualifying theatrical screenings, an impact campaign, a Jolt.film TVOD window, and digital aggregation. The film follows Ukrainian filmmaker and cinematographer Artem Ryzhykov “as he trades […]
Deadline•Andreas Wiseman18 Sept
Ten major Japanese broadcasters are joining forces for the first time to send a joint delegation to MipCancun, marking the country’s first coordinated television market presence outside Asia. The “All-Japan” initiative is organized under the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (JBA) in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and the Broadcast Program […]
Variety•Naman Ramachandran18 Sept
VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, expects Bitcoin (BTC) to hit $100,000 by next year, arguing that government debt burdens are propping up the asset. Sigel delivered the forecast on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia on Friday, with Bitcoin trading near $77,400 in a week that hit crypto from three directions at once. Bitcoin
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir18 Sept
As the war between the US, Israel and Iran continues to disrupt flight routes and rattle traveller confidence, tourism is shifting away from the Middle East and its neighbours – with the Balkans, South America and northeast Asia among the surprising winners. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reports on how conflict is reshaping where we holiday in the latest Travel Insider newsletter
dtcpay closed a $25 million Series A with SBI Group joining as a strategic investor to fund stablecoin payment expansion in Asia and Europe.
From Sri Lanka to South Korea, governments are preparing for droughts, wildfires, typhoons and floods – with climate plans facing their biggest challenge to date Asian governments are rushing preparations for the most severe El Niño weather event on record, with hundreds of millions of people bracing for multiple crises at once as extreme heat, heavy rain and food shortages hit the region. Fuelled by exceptionally warm ocean conditions across the tropical Pacific – and developing alongside the human-driven climate crisis – El Niño is virtually guaranteed to grow to a very strong intensity towards the end of this year and into 2027. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Oliver Holmes, Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi, Raphael Rashid in Seoul, Justin McCurry in Tokyo, and Danny Vincent in Hong Kong17 Sept
It's Friday, September 18 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered are beginning to receive their new devices. The iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 , and AirPods 5 are launching today. Apple fans who ordered an iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods will soon be sharing first impressions on Instagram, Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and other social networks. If you've received one of Apple's latest devices, let us know in the comments below and feel free to share photos and first impressions. Since there are no Apple Stores in New Zealand, customers in Australia are the first that can pick up their new devices or make a purchase in an Apple Store . In-store stock in Australia will give us insight into what we can expect worldwide, but we are anticipating ample supply of most iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. If you missed pre-ordering, you can likely get a new iPhone from an Apple retail location, a carrier, or another big box retailer like Target, Walmart, or Best Buy. After Australia and New Zealand, sales and deliveries of the new iPhone 18 models and the other devices will begin in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and finally, North America. Some Apple Stores worldwide are opening early at 8:00 a.m. local time to allow customers to pick up reserved devices and make walk-in purchases. We shared our first unboxing video of the iPhone 18 Pro today, but we'll have the new Apple Watch models tomorrow, and an in-depth iPhone 18 Pro camera video next week. Related Roundups: AirPods 5 , Apple Watch Ultra 4 , iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Buy Now) , Apple Watch Ultra (Buy Now) , iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forums: AirPods , Apple Watch , iPhone This article, " First iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 Orders Arriving to Customers " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
New research commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has revealed growing confidence in the Asian business aviation market, with industry professionals forecasting increasing demand for business aircraft over the remainder of the decade, particularly in the large cabin segment. The global survey of business aviation financiers and brokers across Asia found 85% of respondents expect...
Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok parent company ByteDance, is Asia’s richest person—his net worth skyrocketed $12 billion this month alone.
Canada could become a pivotal economy connecting North America, Europe and Asia.
The Hill•Duncan Wood, opinion contributor17 Sept
Thai Airways’ expansion across Europe and Asia could strengthen Bangkok’s role as a regional hub, giving hotels and tour operators more opportunities to attract travelers combining Thailand with neighboring destinations.
Skift Airlines•Montira Rungjirajittranon17 Sept
Emirates closed Arabian Travel Market 2026 having signed more than 30 agreements at the industry event, spanning tourism boards across 16 countries, and organisations at the centre of new customer segments and communities. Premium Economy is a standout draw The highlight of the airline's stand was its first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, shown publicly for the first time at ATM 2026. Thousands of visitors were able to sit in the seats and explore the latest functions and comfort in Premium Economy. It drew steady traffic throughout the show, with visitors also experiencing the A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, the Boeing 777 Game Changer First Class Suite, and A350 Business and Economy Class seats, which included the U-Dream headrest. Growing visitor flows through partnerships Emirates signed or renewed agreements with tourism authorities across Africa, Europe, Asia and the UAE, working to convert awareness in source markets into visitor arrivals and supporting travel ecosystems. In Africa, the airline signed new agreements with Kenya Tourism Board and Mozambique's ANDITUR. In Europe, Emirates signed with Visit Finland ahead of the 1 October Helsinki launch, Fjord Norway, Bologna Welcome and Parma Welcome, while Emirates Holidays partnered with the Spain Tourism Office. In West and Southeast Asia, agreements were reached with Tourism Malaysia, the Japan National Tourism Organization, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation, Seychelles Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism and Culture, and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, and renewed its partnership with the Madagascar's Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts. Closer to home, the airline renewed with Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority and signed with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. Tapping into new customer segments Several new agreements are creating inroads for the airline to tap into new travel segments beyond traditional leisure and corporate business. In education, the airline partnered with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority to support Dubai's ambition as a global study destination, and with ICEF, becoming a preferred global airline partner for education travel. In medical and wellness travel, an agreement with the Medical Tourism Association positions Emirates as the preferred airline for longevity and wellness travel alongside traditional medical travel. In sports, a partnership with Cutting Edge will build travel packages for fans attending major fixtures across cricket, football, motorsport, golf, tennis and more. The airline also moved deeper into marine crew travel through agreements with Cisalpina Tours International and MSC Cruises, covering seafarer rotations, dedicated crew fares and enhanced baggage allowances. Further agreements with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, the Finnish and Vietnamese Business Councils, Huawei, Dubai Duty Free, Alibaba Fliggy, DERTOUR Group, Emirates Islamic and Al Etihad Payments to bring Jaywan to Emirates bookings, extended the airline's reach across distinct communities and channels. Emirates and Kuwait Airways also signed to expand their interline partnership into a reciprocal codeshare. Recognitions and accolades During ATM, Emirates was recognised for product and service excellence, winning several global and local accolades. At the 2026 World Travel Awards Middle East, Emirates received four honours: Middle East’s Leading Airline – First Class 2026; Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand 2026; Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge – First Class 2026; and Middle East’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2026. The airline was also named Best Long-Haul Airline at the inaugural Independent Travel Awards 2026 and received the Al Rehla Golden Travel Award in the UAE. These recognitions underscore Emirates’ continued focus on product innovation, customer experience and connectivity, as the airline continues to work to further elevate its onboard and onground experiences. Emirates has experienced a strong recovery in demand following earlier disruption and is now operating at approximately 93% of its pre-disruption capacity. Against this backdrop, discussions at the event also reflected the broader outlook for Dubai’s tourism and aviation ecosystem.
Hello Traders while yesterday was a pretty down day on the markets , it was the fakeout before the real move let me explain: Gold has been moving in a descending parallel channel since the high made at $4500 on the third of September. Ever since price has been moving in overall lower lows and lower highs …. Until now. This has flipped and yesterday’s FOMC was the ultimate stage for the trap. During the meeting price went to a low $4240 and ever since the Asia session this morning , price has recovered and gained momentum. Now the ultimate guide for now is the $4340 , bulls should not lose. As long as they maintain this line then we might revisit the $4500 level soon Make sure to tune in , you do not want to miss this one. Make sure to follow!
A new link between Manchester and the Saudi capital of Riyadh launched this morning – with Saudi Arabia’s new digital-led airline Riyadh Air making the North’s hub airport just its fourth destination in Europe. The service will not only open up connections to Saudi Arabia for travellers from the North but will also give them access via onward connections to Riyadh Air’s network of destinations across Africa and Asia.
US tariffs on Russian oil could disrupt global energy markets, strain US-India relations, and elevate geopolitical tensions in Asia.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Sept
Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.
NPR•Anthony Kuhn17 Sept
Demand for liquefied natural gas in Asia is set to decline this year by between 3% and 10% on higher prices, according to analysts cited by Reuters. This would be the second annual decline in Asian LNG demand, with the northeastern parts of the continent accounting for most of it, the publication reported. LNG prices have soared globally in the aftermath of the QatarEnergy force majeure on exports that followed Iranian strikes on its Ras Laffan gas hub. “A lot of that demand destruction has been absorbed by Northeast Asia ... they have coal,…