For the next 6 months The long-anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai officially opened its doors on April 13, welcoming the first wave of visitors to its expansive 155-hectare site on Yumeshima Island. Marking the beginning of six months of global cultural exchange, innovation, and dialogue, the
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Featuring top global automakers The 2025 New York International Auto Show is turning up the voltage on electric mobility with an expansion of its popular Multi-Brand EV Test Track. This year’s event offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with a wide range of the latest electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids […]
At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai A consortium of major Japanese companies—ENEOS Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, Daihatsu Motor, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Mazda Motor Corporation—has announced its collaboration to supply passenger vehicles powered by synthetic fuel for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The initiative facilitates the transportation
With a $30,000 prize pool BTC Inc., the world’s leading Bitcoin conference organisers, has officially announced The Bitcoin Games B25 Hackathon, presented by Bitcoin++. This global competition aims to highlight cutting-edge innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Submissions opened on April 7, and the winner will be announced at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, scheduled for May
During Media Day SkyDrive, a Japanese eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft developer, conducted a public flight of its SkyDrive SD-05 model at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai site on April 9, 2025. The event occurred during the Media Day held at the Expo’s dedicated Expo Vertiport, showcasing Japan’s leadership in next-generation air mobility. […]
55 years after Japan first hosted the global event Japan is preparing to open its doors for Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, officially launching on April 13, 2025, at Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. The highly anticipated World Expo will begin with a grand opening ceremony at 2 pm JST on April 12, streamed live across […]
With 50 exhibiting brands Watches and Wonders Geneva has achieved record-breaking attendance and reinforced its position as the premier event in the Swiss watchmaking industry With over 55,000 visitors throughout the week (April 1-7, 2025), the event has firmly established itself as a “must-attend” occasion, highlighting the growing global interest in Swiss watchmaking.
April 13 to October 13, 2025 Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, is one of the decade’s most highly anticipated events. Scheduled to take place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on a purpose-built island site, the Expo promises to be a world-class gathering showcasing cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and the best global culture. The event, hosted […]
A global hub for AI innovation The World AI Technology Expo UAE 2025 is set to be the most significant and comprehensive event of its kind in the world, bringing together artificial intelligence (AI) professionals, industry leaders, and start-ups from around the globe. Scheduled to take place from May 14-15, at the Mövenpick Grand Al […]
Dubai to host 2026 edition The World Yachting Summit 2025 (WYS) in Monaco is set to be a landmark event for the global yachting industry. It will bring together leaders from across the sector, including international organisations, regulatory bodies, tourism authorities, and government representatives. The summit, which will take place from April 15 to 17, […]
From 2026 to 2027 FIBA and Sport Singapore (SportSG) have announced an extension of their partnership to host three major 3×3 basketball events in Singapore between 2026 and 2027. The new partnership is set to elevate the profile of 3×3 basketball within the local sports community and beyond. The announcement was made during the FIBA […]
Win a $30,000 prize purse BTC Inc., the world’s largest Bitcoin conference organisers, has announced the launch of the Bitcoin Games B25 Hackathon, presented by Bitcoin++. This high-impact event is designed to push the boundaries of what is possible on Bitcoin by bringing together global developers, designers, protocol engineers, and startups to create new open-source […]
With the Indian Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, still under discussion in India, there is an increasing focus on how the proposed regulatory changes could impact the management of waqf properties nationwide. While the bill is still under scrutiny, one thing remains clear: if the legislation is passed, the governance of waqf properties must evolve, with […]
Inaugurated in style at Palexpo The highly anticipated Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 officially opened on April 1 at Palexpo in Geneva, with a star-studded inauguration ceremony. Key dignitaries, including Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, who heads the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), were in attendance, alongside political and
Including the GCC nations Eid Al Fitr, the festive celebration marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, is enthusiastically observed by Muslims worldwide. The day culminates in fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. While the essential elements of Eid remain consistent—such as special prayers, feasts, and charitable giving—each country and region
In a show of unity for the planet Millions of people in over 118 countries and territories came together at 8:30 p.m. local time on March 22, 2025, for Earth Hour, marking a powerful demonstration of global unity and commitment to safeguarding the planet. Under the auspices of the Earth Hour organisation and the World […]
Baja Passport makes its debut The 2025 Mint 400, one of the most prestigious off-road races in the United States, saw the debut of the all-new Honda Baja Passport race truck. Competing against some of the most challenging off-road vehicles in the world, the Baja Passport thrilled fans and competitors alike. It ran as high […]
Rise in Middle Eastern buyers The 41st Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 11th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), have proven successful. The events, held in a “two shows, two venues” format, attracted 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions. The […]
Focus on EVs and sustainable mobility The 4th edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) in the UAE capital is scheduled to take place from April 21 to 23, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi as the Middle East and North Africa’s premier event dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable mobility, […]
Focus on future of space and remote sensing A host of distinguished speakers from global space organisations have been confirmed for the Farnborough International Space Show and the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40), which will take place from March 19 to 20, 2025. Industry leaders from Rolls-Royce, Thales Alenia, NOAA, Babcock […]