Blue Bottle Coffee café opening at Raffles City, its 1st outlet in Southeast Asia

Do you know of an F&B place that should be featured on Mothership? Tell us more at [email protected]. Californian coffee chain Blue Bottle Coffee will be opening its first café within Lumine’s global flagship store at Raffles City. The official opening …

Anti-scam advocates want Starlink’s help fighting ‘scam compounds’ in Asia and beyond

John Keeble/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Last July, a prosecutor in California sent a letter to Elon Musk’s SpaceX with an urgent message: The company’s internet satellite dishes are being used by criminal organizations in so-called “scam compounds” …

Revolutionising aquaculture: bold new projects in south-east Asia

7 March 2025 UKRI launches £12 million initiative to enhance sustainable aquaculture in south-east Asia, addressing climate change, food security and community resilience. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a groundbreaking £12 million funding …

The Current Geopolitical Situation in the South Caucasus

Russia’s exclusive influence in the region is being challenged by both external actors and regional states. This does not mean that Russia is exiting the South Caucasus, but its room for manoeuvre has significantly narrowed. The key for Russia is to manage …

South Korea takes delivery of first naval MH-60R

South Korea has taken delivery of its first of 12 Sikorsky MH-60R naval helicopters, with the type set to enter service in 2026. The first helicopter arrived via sea on 25 February, and has completed its initial flight tests inside the country, according …

HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 28 February 2025

ORIX JREIT Acquired Hotel Universal Port Vita in Osaka for JPY35 Billion Japan-based ORIX JREIT Inc. (“ORIX JREIT”) has successfully completed the acquisition of 428-key Hotel Universal Port Vita for JPY35 billion from sponsor ORIX Corporation, translating …

A multigen rail adventure through Southeast Asia

Click here to download and save as a PDF “Like being in a Pink Floyd music video.” That was how my 75-year-old dad described lying in the middle of Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, watching as the high-tech ‘Supertrees’ flashed with petals of twinkling …

India is no longer the welcoming destination for South Asia's young

How Trump tariffs affect South-east Asia – in 7 charts

The Business Times paints a picture of South-east Asia’s future against a backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught. Asean may be out of the firing line for now, but it will not be long before Trump turns his attention to the region. Cut …

Vaping hits alarming levels among South African teens – new study of fee-paying schools

It’s become common to see kids, some in their school uniforms, puffing on a vape. The World Health Organization points to the enticing flavours and targeted marketing to young people as the key reasons behind this trend. In the US, e-cigarettes are the …