New Research Finds Application Sprawl Puts APAC Workforces at Credential Risk
On 8 May 2026, Zoho Corporation released the State of Workforce Password Security 2026, a global research study covering 3,322 verified respondents across nine regions, six industries, and twelve roles. The report, conducted by Tigon Advisory Corp. on behalf of Zoho Vault, finds a growing disconnect between how organizations perceive credential risk and how they have acted on it. In APAC, 64% of surveyed businesses run more than 15 applications, with integrated credential governance emerging as the region's most critical unmet need.
Skyroot becomes India’s first spacetech unicorn, 4th in 2026
Skyroot Aerospace, which is gearing up to launch India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 into space, has become India’s first spacetech unicorn, with its latest funding round of around $60 million (Rs 568 crore) for a valuation of $1.1 billion.
India’s defence exports surge 25-fold since 2017
India’s defence exports have surged more than 25-fold from Rs 15 billion in FY2017 to a record Rs 384 billion in FY2026, reported the Sundayguardian live.
Vietnam-India Promote Cooperation in Human Resource Development, Science, Technology, and Digital Transformation
As part of the State visit to the Republic of India, on the evening of May 6 in New Delhi, the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, organized the Vietnam-India Innovation Forum.
CUHK Claims Top Positions in Hong Kong and Asia in the Latest QS World University Rankings by Subject
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved outstanding results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released on 25 March, further cementing its position as a global leader in research and academic excellence. Ten CUHK subjects have secured the top position in Hong Kong, and 21 subjects rank among the top 50 worldwide.
Indian investments in U.S. on rise: official
“Foreign direct investment from India to the United States was approximately $16.4 billion, which supported approximately 70,800 jobs,” said Brandon Remington U.S. Deputy Undersecretary in the Department of Commerce.
Moody’s Upgrades Vietnam’s Credit Outlook to "Positive"
On May 4, Moody’s upgraded Vietnam’s credit outlook from “Stable” to “Positive,” while affirming its Ba2 rating, reflecting its assessment of institutional reforms, macroeconomic stability, and medium-term growth prospects.
Vietnam’s Economy Maintains Strong Momentum in First Four Months of 2026
According to information recently released by the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), in the first four months of 2026, despite complex and volatile global conditions, Vietnam’s economy has continued to show positive signs, with notable highlights in industrial production, public investment disbursement, and an increase in newly established and reactivated enterprises.
From ideas to arsenal: iDEX powers India’s defence innovation revolution
The convergence of engineers, entrepreneurs and military planners reflected a deeper transformation underway in India’s defence landscape.
India Buys Over $1B Worth of Russian R-37M Long-Range Missiles for Su-30MKI Fighters
India has signed a contract worth over $1 billion to purchase a large batch of Russian R-37M long-range missiles, reported the SCMP.
Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll
India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the conflicts, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that data won't capture an already-notable hit to the country's vast informal sector.
UAE President meets India’s NSA Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of India.
India’s unveiled by DRDO that AAP just got a massive upgrade
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday unveiled the Advanced Armoured Platforms AAP (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment at the premises of the DRDO’s laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
App India's Forex Reserves Jump By Over $2 Billion To 703.3 Billion
India's forex reserves jumped by USD 2.362 billion to USD 703.308 billion during the week ended April 17, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.
Boosting Links to Attract Australian Investment Into Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam met Simon White, Chairman of the Australia Vietnam Business Council Queensland (AVBCQ), at the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra on April 23.
India and South Korea Sign Article 6.2 Deal as Global Carbon Trading Gains Momentum
India and South Korea have signed a cooperation agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. This is a key step for creating cross-border carbon markets between these two major Asian economies.
SIBUR targets fivefold increase in polymer supplies to South and Southeast Asian markets with launch of AGCC
SIBUR, Russia's largest polymer producer, plans to increase its supplies to Asian countries fivefold by 2030, driven by capacity growth supported primarily by the launch of a major new polymer production facility, the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC), in Russia's Far East.
Green Production Meets Halal Standards: New Gateway for Vietnamese Exports to Malaysia
Achieving Halal certification today represents a structural step forward and an essential risk-mitigation tool, enabling businesses to more easily meet global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements.
Sprite Lands Back in the Heart of Street Culture in ASEAN & South Pacific with Launch of New Global Platform ‘It’s That Fresh’
Sprite®, the world's No. 1 lemon-lime soft drink, is entering its boldest, freshest chapter yet in ASEAN & South Pacific. With the launch of 'It's That Fresh,' Sprite reaffirms its role as the region's choice for ultimate refreshment — introducing a vibrant new visual identity, an iconic and ownable Sprite Sound, and fresh locally-resonant cultural collaborations that meet people at the heart of everyday street culture.
India’s Reset Of The Indus Waters Treaty
India’s response was its decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, marking a historic shift from treating water as a guaranteed entitlement to using it as a conditional strategic tool.
