Concludes

• The 2026 Golden Melody Festival has concluded, serving as a primary B2B music industry platform for the Mandarin-speaking world. • From June 24 to 26, the GMA Showcase featured nine artist groups alongside performers from Thailand, South Korea, and Japan. • The event emphasizes the international potential of emerging Taiwanese artists through strategic partnerships with PMC and Billboard to expand global opportunities.

• The 2026 Golden Melody Festival concluded after serving as a premier B2B music industry platform for the Mandarin-speaking world. • From June 24 to 26, the GMA Showcase featured nine artist groups alongside performers from Thailand, South Korea, and Japan. • The event, supported by PMC and Billboard, aimed to expand global opportunities and international visibility for emerging Taiwanese artists.

Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV pushChina has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, according to a report published on Tuesday.The report by the Asia Group thinktank concluded that China had weathered the storm of the global commodities crisis resulting from the closure of the Middle Eastern waterway, and also stood to gain from the economic and geopolitical trends sparked by the wider conflict. Continue reading...

• The Esports Foundation announced on the 26th that online regional qualifiers for the 'League of Legends' event of the 'Esports Nations Cup 2026' have concluded. • Fourteen regions secured spots, including Hong Kong, Mongolia, Lithuania, Romania, Germany, Belgium, Algeria, Tunisia, Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, Peru, New Zealand, and the Philippines. • Saudi Arabia will also participate in the main tournament as the designated host region.

• The U.S. Department of the Treasury concluded its AI Innovation Series with a final roundtable on May 19, 2026, hosted by the FSOC and the AI Transformation Office. • The series consisted of four roundtables held from March to May, focusing on AI strategy, governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and financial stability. • This initiative supports the implementation of Executive Order 14179, "Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence," and the Administration’s broader AI Action Plan.

• The US and Iran concluded a high-level summit in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, resulting in a 60-day peace roadmap to stabilize relations. • The agreement includes the implementation of maritime safeguards to prevent conflict and ensure the safety of shipping lanes. • This summit represents a significant diplomatic turning point, aiming to reduce long-standing tensions between the two nations.

• The Skechers International Pickleball Tournament attracted a record 1,282 entries across Asia. • The event concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone for the sport's growth in the region. • Competitors from various Asian countries participated, highlighting pickleball's rising popularity.