February 9, 2026

Asian Property Markets Suffer from Tight Supply and Rising Costs

Asian property markets face a squeeze as limited high-quality homes and soaring construction costs drive prices up, hitting Tokyo and Australia hard.

February 9, 2026

South Korea Tightens Korean Language Tests for Migrant Workers to Boost Safety

South Korea is raising Korean language requirements for migrant workers amid safety worries. New rules focus on understanding work instructions and safety rules to cut accidents involving foreign workers.

February 9, 2026

UK Export Licence to British Firm Linked to Russia’s War Supply Chain Sparks Concerns

The UK government’s approval of an export licence to British firm Cygnet Texkimp, for machinery sent to Armenian company Rydena LLC linked to Russia’s military, faces criticism. Experts doubt UK export controls are strong enough to prevent supporting Russia’s war machine.

February 9, 2026

Insta360 and Vivo Challenge DJI with New Handheld Gimbal Cameras

Chinese companies Insta360 and Vivo plan new handheld gimbal cameras to rival DJI's Pocket series. Both aim for launches this year as they target a slice of the booming market.

February 9, 2026

Luckin Coffee Hits 30,000 Stores, Fuels Global Growth with New Flagship

Luckin Coffee opened its 30,000th store, featuring a global coffee theme. The firm expands across China and internationally, aiming for growth through its global supply network.