South Asia
Nearly a quarter of humanity lives here, and its politics, economy, and climate risk are recalibrating in real time. From India’s technology ambitions to the fragile peace holding a nuclear-armed border, the scale alone makes this impossible to ignore.
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May- 2026 -22 MayEarth
Strait of Hormuz disruption forces India, Indonesia to reverse clean energy goals
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is doing more than raising fuel prices across India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines — it is pushing governments to reverse hard-won clean-energy commitments and…
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22 MayEarth
Hormuz crisis forces South Asian nations to reverse decarbonisation, risking higher emissions
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is running at 5% of pre-war rates, causing widespread disruptions across South Asia and the Pacific. Bangladesh's fertiliser and garment factories are severely…
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22 MayCapital
Iran War Drives Asia Currencies to Extreme Bear Scenarios, Forcing Rate Hikes
The Iran war, now in its fourth month, has pushed crude oil prices up 40%, driving extreme bear scenarios for the currencies and bonds of India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.…
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21 MayEarth
India heatwave costs economy $159 billion as New Delhi hits 49.9°C
India is enduring a severe and worsening heatwave season, with New Delhi's Mungeshpur station recording 49.9°C on 29 May 2024 — tying the capital region's all-time high. The Council on…
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20 MayCompass
Asian travellers now drive global tourism demand, reshaping routes and hotel rates
Outbound travel from China and India has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, and Eastern and Southeast Asia now account for 31.7% of global inspirational travel demand. This shift is behavioural, with shorter…
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Apr- 2026 -23 AprilCapital
Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee cut by 50% until 2027
Bhutan continues to offer a 50% reduction on its Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), setting it at USD 100 per person per night. This reduced rate is effective until August 31,…
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Feb- 2026 -24 FebruaryLife & Health
Bhutan implements 5% GST on all tour packages effective January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Bhutan introduced a mandatory 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all tourism-related services, including hotels, private guides, and transport. This replaces the previous fragmented sales…
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23 FebruaryEarth
Afghanistan: U.S. and Canada maintain highest “Do Not Travel” warnings for 2026
The U.S. Department of State and Global Affairs Canada continue to advise citizens to avoid all travel to Afghanistan. Warnings, reiterated in February 2026, cite terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and…
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23 FebruaryEarth
Pakistan: Visa on arrival suspended — e-visa now mandatory for Australians
As of January 1, 2026, Pakistan has suspended its visa on arrival and simplified "Visa Prior to Arrival" programs for most nationalities, including Australians and New Zealanders. Travelers can no…
