ASIA GROWTH FUND

Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stocks Take a Hit as AI Buzz Fades

Asian technology shares slipped sharply after a disappointing earnings report from Broadcom, prompting investors to shift away from AI‑related names toward safer sectors. The sell‑off was strongest in South Korea, where the chip industry dominates the market. Samsung Electronics fell nearly seven

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May 29 2026CRYPTO

Asia’s Crypto Scene: From Regulation to Real‑World Use

Asia is no longer the “latecomer” in digital money. The region’s governments are turning crypto from a speculative fad into everyday finance, using stablecoins for payments, remittances and treasury work. In 2025, Asia moved $12. 5 trillion in stablecoin transactions—more than any other part of th

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

The Hidden Cost of Cutting Science Funds

Funding shortages are quietly harming medical progress. Clinical trials once offered lifelines to patients with advanced cancer, turning fatal diagnoses into manageable conditions. New treatments like gene-editing saved babies with rare metabolic disorders. Meanwhile, pancreatic cancer patients now

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Feb 27 2026FINANCE

Asian Markets Dip as AI Buzz and Middle East Tension Steer Investors Toward Safety

Asian stock indices slipped during the trading day, with Japan’s market mirroring a decline seen on U. S. exchanges after mixed signals from the tech giant Nvidia. Investors shifted away from riskier assets, turning instead to the yen and U. S. Treasury bonds for steadiness. The move came amid a b

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Jan 17 2026SCIENCE

Why Are Families in Asia Having Fewer Kids?

Asia is a big place, with lots of people. How many kids families have is super important. It affects jobs, money, and who takes care of elderly people. If families have fewer kids, the population gets older. This can cause problems for the economy and society. In the past, families in Asia had lots

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Dec 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Asia's Water and Power Systems Under Climate Fire

Asia is in a tough spot. Climate change is hitting hard, and the region's water and power systems are struggling to keep up. This isn't just about weather; it's about survival for millions of people. The numbers are staggering. By 2040, Asia will need $4 trillion for water and sanitation. That's a

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Nov 21 2025FINANCE

Asian Markets Are Leading the Tokenized Finance Race

Asia is making big moves in tokenized finance, and it's happening faster than in the U. S. Let's break it down. Japan is working on rules to make crypto more like traditional finance. They've got over 12 million exchange accounts holding trillions in assets. The goal is to make it easier for banks

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Nov 15 2025EDUCATION

How Money Can Change the Game in Research Funding

Funding research is not just about giving money. It's about shaping how knowledge is created and shared. This is a big deal because who gets funded can decide what kind of research gets done. It's like being the referee in a game. The rules you set can change how the game is played. So, how can fun

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

Greek Kids and the Daily Growth Hormone Routine

Growth hormone deficiency is a real challenge for many kids in Greece. It affects their daily lives and the lives of those who care for them. A recent study took a close look at how this condition impacts the quality of life for these children and their caregivers. It also examined the effects of

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Jan 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Lung Cancer in Asia: A Growing Concern

Asia is already grappling with a significant share of the global cancer burden, and lung cancer is a major part of this challenge. The increasing threat of climate change is adding another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, like the devastating floods in India and Pakistan in 2022, can sev

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