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Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hyundai Motor to launch 20 models in five years in new China campaign

Hyundai Motor will roll out 20 new models in China over the next five years as it seeks to revive its fortunes in the world's largest auto market, the

Hyundai Motor to launch 20 models in five years in new China campaign
Asia|Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk

South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS
Asia|Environment|Science|World

China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says

China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law

Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday that 44 current and former

Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law
Arts|Asia|Entertainment

Japan's Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with 'The Tale of KAHO' in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami set to be released in early July will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character

Japan's Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with 'The Tale of KAHO' in July
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says US alliance not in crisis despite Coupang-linked friction, media reports

South Korea's national security adviser said on Thursday the U.S. alliance was not in crisis despite recent friction, though he acknowledged that current strains with

South Korea says US alliance not in crisis despite Coupang-linked friction, media reports
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case, Yonhap says

South Korean prosecutors sought a 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, in a case alleging he ordered a drone operation over Pyongyang to help

South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case, Yonhap says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market

Mercedes-Benz will use this year's Beijing auto show to pitch how it plans to navigate China's fiercely competitive car market, where Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius says

Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan March core CPI rises 1.8% yr/yr

Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.8% in March from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.

Japan March core CPI rises 1.8% yr/yr
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar

Two Chinese nationals face charges in the U.S. that they managed a sprawling compound in Myanmar where authorities say workers were forced to participate in cryptocurrency investment fraud scams

US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy

The global economy is facing ever more tangible strains from the energy shock triggered by the Iran war

Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

From robotaxis to flying cars, China is working to export more of its cutting-edge vehicle technology - a strategy that

China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike

Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rally at its chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at a sprawling factory complex south of Seoul on Thursday,

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike
Africa|Asia|Political|World

China rejects US criticism of pressure on Taiwan flight permit

China's foreign ministry on Thursday said it firmly opposes Washington's criticism of Chinese pressure on some African countries to revoke overflight clearances for

China rejects US criticism of pressure on Taiwan flight permit
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy

China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands

China teased in a video an aircraft carrier that could be its fourth, and the first

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Hyundai Motor posts Q1 profit drop, warns growing business headwind

South Korea's Hyundai Motor on Thursday warned of growing business uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict after reporting a 31% drop in

Hyundai Motor posts Q1 profit drop, warns growing business headwind
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief

Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim said on Thursday that he will select the next head of the country's anti-graft body, with the agency's current chief under growing

Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Factory rebound lifts India's private sector growth in April, PMI shows

Growth in India's private sector accelerated in April as manufacturing and services activity rebounded after cooling last month despite elevated price pressures, a

Factory rebound lifts India's private sector growth in April, PMI shows
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North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connecting the

North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Amid the gloom, Iran conflict hands Indian cotton yarn hub a win

Supply chain and fuel disruptions triggered by the war in the Middle East have dealt a heavy blow to many Indian

Amid the gloom, Iran conflict hands Indian cotton yarn hub a win
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan minister makes rare visit to South China Sea island for drills

Taiwan's minister in charge of the coast guard has made a rare visit to a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea for exercises, including practising the armed

Taiwan minister makes rare visit to South China Sea island for drills
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its strongest pace in four years in April as firms boosted production over concerns about potential supply shortages due to

Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows
Asia|Political|World

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party to support India free trade deal

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party said on Thursday it would support a free trade deal with India, paving the way for the agreement to clear parliament after one of

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party to support India free trade deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea, Vietnam sign 12 MOUs as Lee urges broader cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for expanding cooperation with Vietnam beyond trade and investment to areas including energy security and infrastructure during

South Korea, Vietnam sign 12 MOUs as Lee urges broader cooperation
Asia|Political|World

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government

Nepal's Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue

Cambodia and China have held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says

Myanmar's new president is considering "good things" for detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's foreign minister said on Wednesday, as the

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says
Asia|Travel|World

China praises blocking of Taiwan president's Africa trip, Taipei defiant

China heaped praise on Wednesday on three African countries that refused to

China praises blocking of Taiwan president's Africa trip, Taipei defiant
Asia|World

China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits

China on Wednesday condemned the Japanese prime minister's offerings to the Yasukuni shrine and visits by other Japanese officials to the war shrine.

China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits
Asia|Political|World

Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare

China said a group of its

Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare
Asia|Crime|Environment|Health|Interview|World

Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes

Dorz Cheung was at work when one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires broke out in November.

Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea producer prices rise in March at fastest in more than 3 years

South Korea's producer prices rose in March at the sharpest pace in more than three years on a surge in oil prices sparked by the Middle East conflict, central bank data

South Korea producer prices rise in March at fastest in more than 3 years
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports

The Japanese government is in talks to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan as a state guest as early as next month, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday.

Japan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports
Asia|Political|Technology|World

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says

The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense

The head of the U.S. command for the Indo-Pacific region on Tuesday stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled

US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense
Asia|Crime|Health|Sports|World

Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release

Jarred Shaw's globe-trotting basketball career has taken him to 20 different teams across the world but a stint in Indonesia has resulted in the American languishing

Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

MUFG Bank seeks financing partners to share buyout risk, CEO says

Japan's largest lender, MUFG Bank, is seeking partners such as life and non-life insurers to share risk as it increases financing beyond

MUFG Bank seeks financing partners to share buyout risk, CEO says
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused China of

Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure
Asia|Crime|World

Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses in 2025 protests

An investigation by Indonesian state-run rights bodies found widespread violations by security forces including sexual abuse of some minors during last

Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses in 2025 protests
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners

Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Taking Bank of Korea helm, crisis-era veteran pursues ambitious won overhaul

As Shin Hyun Song takes the helm of the Bank of Korea this week, the seasoned economist faces an ambitious task: making the won a global currency without

Taking Bank of Korea helm, crisis-era veteran pursues ambitious won overhaul
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games

China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

Myanmar's new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key

Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March

The jobless rate in China for those under 30 years of age in urban areas, excluding college students, rose in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed.

China's youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March
Asia|Economy|World

South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll

South Korea's economy likely returned to growth last quarter due to strong semiconductor exports and steady domestic demand, a Reuters poll of

South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince

China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
Asia|Political|World

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects

The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals

India and South Korea said on Monday that they would boost their economic ties by expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals,

India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals
Asia|Political|World

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust

China on Monday warned against military cooperation that could undermine trust and deepen division in the region, as the United States and the Philippines begin annual

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust
Asia|Crime|World

Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes 5 months after deadly Hong Kong fire

Five months after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, thousands of displaced fire victims are beginning to return to see what remains of their homes and retrieve their belongings

Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes 5 months after deadly Hong Kong fire
Asia|Business|Technology

Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply batteries for electric vehicles, marking its first

Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint

Vietnamese lender SHB and China's Huawei Technologies Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Sunday, SHB said, a move that will allow the Chinese technology

Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Hong Kong fire victims scour scorched homes for keepsakes

Victims of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades began government-supervised visits to their ravaged former homes on Monday for the first

Hong Kong fire victims scour scorched homes for keepsakes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April

China on Monday left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the 11th consecutive month in April, in line with market expectations.

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf. 

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
Asia|World

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
Asia|World

New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China

New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests.

New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday, as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
Asia|Crime|World

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty

Myanmar's former President Win Myint has been freed as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say

Indian refiners are settling payments for rare cargoes of Iranian oil purchased under a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver using

Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women

An Indian government bill to expand assemblies that would have brought forward plans to reserve a third of the seats for women did not get enough votes to get through

India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

France and the U.K. have welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Sports|World

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from figure skating, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire
Asia|Political|World

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on Friday following an outcry over coal imports for

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns
Asia|Political|World

China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'

China's regular military activities around Taiwan are "entirely justified and reasonable" and any tensions are the fault of the government in Taipei, the Chinese defence

China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

The South Korean internet as erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was safely captured Friday after a nine-day search that drew national attention

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% yr/yr in Q1, official advance estimate shows

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% yr/yr in Q1, official advance estimate shows
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was unaware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing after a media report said Washington

South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks

South Korea's capital markets are luring back foreign buyers after a brutal March, as hopes of stability in the Middle East, a red-hot AI memory

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say

All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve 

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel

Pricier fuel hits Tokyo cherry blossom river cruises ​

A few dozen tourists hopped onto a small cruise boat in Tokyo to admire the cherry blossoms lining the Meguro River -- a seasonal

Pricier fuel hits Tokyo cherry blossom river cruises ​
Asia|Political|US|World

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip

Taiwan should look at what happened to Hong Kong and not be naive about China's

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows

Forest loss in Indonesia surged by 66% in 2025, hitting its highest rate in eight years as a result of weak environmental

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows
Asia|Crime|Political|World

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers

A roadside explosion appears to have struck the convoy of two Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, citing initial

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's new home prices rise in March; big cities see seasonal pickup, private survey shows

China's new home prices edged up in March, reversing a decline in the previous month, supported by a seasonal pickup in demand in major cities, a private survey showed on

China's new home prices rise in March; big cities see seasonal pickup, private survey shows
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's factory activity expands but price pressures intensify, private PMI shows

China's manufacturing sector expanded in March for a fourth straight month as output and new orders continued to grow, but rising price pressures sharply intensified, a

China's factory activity expands but price pressures intensify, private PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say

China is poised to extend its ban on refined fuel exports into April, five industry sources with knowledge of the matter said, though

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech
Asia|World

Pakistan, Afghanistan open fresh talks in China to end conflict, say sources

Afghanistan and Pakistan have opened a new round of talks in China to end the deadliest fighting between two Muslim

Pakistan, Afghanistan open fresh talks in China to end conflict, say sources
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion

China will at one point have to engage more directly on how to restore oil traffic flows in the Strait of Hormuz because the number of vessels it has going through is

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Vietnam's infrastructure push to boost growth and deficit, S&P Ratings says

Vietnam is forecast to remain Asia's fastest-growing nation after India through 2028, supported by exports and infrastructure investments, although heavy public spending may

Vietnam's infrastructure push to boost growth and deficit, S&P Ratings says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says

Myanmar's parliament will hold a bicameral vote to elect a president on Friday, house speaker Aung Lin Dwe said on Thursday, with the country's former military chief and junta

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 

Singapore prosecutors charged one more person with fraud on Thursday for making false representations to U.S. server supplier Dell Technologies, linking

Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March as the war in the Middle East stoked uncertainty, disrupted supply chains and dented

India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil, PMI shows
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure

Taiwan will strengthen its defences of the Pratas as China steps up its activities around the islands which lie at the top end of the South

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say

Vietnam's president To Lam is set to meet his South Korean counterpart

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery

Investors pressed Mercedes-Benz on its recovery plans for China on Thursday, warning that a luxury-focused strategy could hurt the German

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since ‌the

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it  evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says

Detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China that followed a Panamanian court ruling raise serious concerns about efforts to

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows

Japan's services sector grew at its weakest pace in three months in March, a private survey showed on Friday, as rising uncertainty over the Middle East war crushed business

Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows
Asia|Political|World

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks

The International Monetary Fund urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the Middle East war posed "significant new risks" to the

IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Vietnam Q1 growth slows as costlier Middle East energy tests 2026 target

Vietnam's economy slowed in the first quarter from the three months prior, data showed on Saturday, as heavy exposure to Middle Eastern oil

Vietnam Q1 growth slows as costlier Middle East energy tests 2026 target
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with envoys from Gulf countries to shore up energy security and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, the

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
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China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N.

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia

JAKARTA, April 6 - A criminal case against Myanmar's newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on Monday by a group of civil society organisations, accusing the leader of acts of

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia
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Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes a

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push
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South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday.

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies
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North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones

North Korea said on Monday it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to convey regret to Pyongyang for drone incursions in a rare

North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor

South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday,

South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor
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Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival

Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for

Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
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Instant View: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war

China's economy expanded 5% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, according to official data on Thursday, surpassing analysts' expectations even as policymakers

Instant View: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say

China's finance ministry will keep this year's ultra-long special treasury bond issuance to 20-, 30- and 50-year maturities, the same as last year, people with knowledge of the

China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook

China's economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global

China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook
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South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to India, the first by a South Korean leader in eight years, before heading to Vietnam, a presidential adviser

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam
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Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions

Samsung Electronics asked a court on Thursday to block its South Korean labour unions engaging in illegal activities during strike, a spokesperson said, as a wage dispute

Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand

TSMC raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday and said it was stepping up capital spending this year as the world's

TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone incursions

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
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Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state president for the

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate
Asia|Political|World

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday on what she says is a mission of peace, happening at a time Beijing has ramped up its military and political

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China
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Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate
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Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan sees weakening economic momentum, early signs of war-induced pain

An index measuring the health of Japan's economy slid in February, government data showed on Tuesday, highlighting a soft spot in the economy even before it

Japan sees weakening economic momentum, early signs of war-induced pain
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
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Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul

Afghanistan and Pakistan made "useful" progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out between the South Asian neighbours last

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul
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China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war

China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
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Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

Vietnam's top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say
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China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector

China's President Xi Jinping has called for a demand-driven approach coupled with reform and technological empowerment to develop the service sector, the official Xinhua

China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector
Asia|World

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks

China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed during peace talks in Urumqi to explore a comprehensive solution to the conflict that broke

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks
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Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make his fourth trip to China in as many years this month, as had been widely expected, as Madrid seeks to build on its

Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years
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China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

China and Russia on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
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Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year

Major global investment banks now expect China to keep official interest rates steady this year, scaling back earlier rate-cut calls, as the impact from the Middle East

Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year
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South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country's ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as

South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
Asia|Political|World

China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea this week, his ministry said on Wednesday, signalling efforts by the East Asian neighbours to revitalise ties that

China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Grab to lean on scale, AI to navigate rising fuel costs, CEO says

Southeast Asia's top ride-hailing and delivery firm Grab believes artificial intelligence-led products and services will

Grab to lean on scale, AI to navigate rising fuel costs, CEO says
Africa|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation
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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says

Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face a sharp slowdown this year under a scenario of a large but temporary rise in energy prices from the

Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says
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World Bank says South Asia growth to slow to 6.3% in 2026 amid Middle East conflict

South Asia's growth is expected to slow to 6.3% in 2026 from 7.0% in 2025 as the conflict in the Middle-East and disruptions in global energy markets

World Bank says South Asia growth to slow to 6.3% in 2026 amid Middle East conflict
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics' shareholder Shinhan Bank launches $2.1 billion share sale - term sheet

Samsung Electronics shareholder Shinhan Bank launched a sale of about $2.1 billion worth of shares in the South Korean company,

Samsung Electronics' shareholder Shinhan Bank launches $2.1 billion share sale - term sheet
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan business mood slumps, bankruptcies seen rising as Iran war lifts costs

The Japanese business mood worsened in March to levels not seen since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, a government survey showed, a sign surging oil

Japan business mood slumps, bankruptcies seen rising as Iran war lifts costs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Bangladesh seeks more fuel from India as neighbours repair ties

Bangladesh on Wednesday sought to increase fuel purchases from India, as foreign minister Khalilur Rahman made the new government's first ministerial visit to New

Bangladesh seeks more fuel from India as neighbours repair ties
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China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Recruiter Robert Walters posts smaller fee drop as hiring improves

Recruitment firm Robert Walters on Wednesday posted a narrower drop in first-quarter net fees following double-digit quarterly declines for nearly three years,

Recruiter Robert Walters posts smaller fee drop as hiring improves
Asia|Crime|World

UN human rights office raises concern around trial of Chinese dissident artist

The United Nations human rights office on Wednesday said it was concerned by the trial of Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen, ​famous for making

UN human rights office raises concern around trial of Chinese dissident artist
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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing appoints new cabinet, military still dominates

Myanmar's parliament approved a list of 30 ministers to serve in the cabinet of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday following his appointment as president last week, with the

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing appoints new cabinet, military still dominates
Asia|Political|World

US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

Taiwan's parliament should pass a stalled special defence budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, U.S.

US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan
Asia|Business|Economy|World

BOJ chief says Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday real interest rates are clearly negative and keeping the country's financial conditions accommodative.

BOJ chief says Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative
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There's a Gulf between market hopes and reality

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's the day after and reality is intruding into market hopes of peace and prosperity in the Middle East.

There's a Gulf between market hopes and reality
Asia|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Millions vote as India begins series of state elections

Millions of Indians queued to vote in local elections in two states on Thursday, kicking off four key contests this month amid a war in the Middle East that has

Millions vote as India begins series of state elections
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition leader talks peace with China as her party skips defence talks in Taipei

Birds not missiles should fly in the skies, Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Thursday in Shanghai in a plea for peace, as government lawmakers in Taipei

Taiwan opposition leader talks peace with China as her party skips defence talks in Taipei
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's consumer mood worsens as Iran war clouds chance for April rate hike

Japan's consumer confidence worsened in March at a pace unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a government survey showed, swelling the toll on a

Japan's consumer mood worsens as Iran war clouds chance for April rate hike
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Mercedes Q1 sales down in tough 'transition year' for China business

Mercedes-Benz reported a sales slump at the start of 2026 as the tough Chinese market continued to pressure the German premium carmaker during an overhaul of its model

Mercedes Q1 sales down in tough 'transition year' for China business
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India to grow at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank; risks from West Asia crisis persist

India's expected economic growth of 6.6% for fiscal 2027 could face significant risks as the Iran war fans inflation

India to grow at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank; risks from West Asia crisis persist
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's car exports accelerate despite disruption from Mideast crisis

Car exports, an increasingly important source of growth for China's hyper-competitive auto sector, picked up pace in March despite shipment disruptions from the crisis in

China's car exports accelerate despite disruption from Mideast crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Gulf states eye cheap Ukrainian interceptor drone as Iranian attacks drain missile stocks

Gulf states including Saudi Arabia and the UAE are exploring a $2,500 Ukrainian-designed interceptor drone as a cheaper way to counter Iranian

Gulf states eye cheap Ukrainian interceptor drone as Iranian attacks drain missile stocks
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Kia delays launch of software-focused cars, unveils big hike to investment plans

South Korea's Kia Corp said on Thursday it had delayed plans to build "software-defined vehicles" by about one year to 2028, and announced a

Kia delays launch of software-focused cars, unveils big hike to investment plans
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon

Dozens of states issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday condemning "unacceptable aggressive behavior" toward U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and calling for

Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon
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At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea

The United Nations says at least 250 people including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are either feared dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently

At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Panama president seeks to calm China tensions

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday sought to calm tensions with China, striking a conciliatory tone a day after his foreign minister

Panama president seeks to calm China tensions
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Japan wholesale inflation jumps, BOJ vows vigilance to stagflation risk

Japanese wholesale inflation jumped in March and the central bank's deputy governor called for vigilance to the risk of stagflation, highlighting mounting

Japan wholesale inflation jumps, BOJ vows vigilance to stagflation risk
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns  

Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow this year as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts trade and energy markets, the Asian Development Bank

Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns  
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China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock

China's factory-gate prices rose for the first time in more than three years in March, in an early sign that the war in Iran is feeding cost pressures into the world’s

China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing said on Friday his government has many challenges to overcome and seeks to improve the country's international standing, including

Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition

Taiwanese officials are tracking what they view as a worrying rise in Chinese naval activity and military pressure against the island, even

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered prosecutors on Friday to file criminal charges against companies that refuse to cooperate with a task force he launched to

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown
Asia|Political|World

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader

China will "absolutely not tolerate" independence for Taiwan, which is the chief culprit in undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, President Xi Jinping told

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met China's foreign minister, state media KCNA said on Saturday.

North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China's president was

Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports

U.S. intelligence indicates China is  preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran  within the next few weeks,  CNN reported late on Friday, citing three  people familiar

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
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China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says

The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan said China should abandon its threats and military pressure against Taiwan and talk to the island's leaders as that would avoid

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says
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BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says

Bank of Japan monetary policy could be an option to tame rising prices by boosting the yen, Japan's trade minister said on Sunday, as the central bank weighs raising

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says
Asia|Economy|Election|Political|World

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says

Taiwan's engagement with China on looser controls proposed by Beijing for trade and tourism should be led by the government rather than private party-to-party contacts, a

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US
Asia|Political|World

US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year

The United States and Australia joined the Philippines for their second joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea this year, amid tensions with China in the disputed

US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year
Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Asia|Political|World

China calls US-Iran ceasefire 'very fragile', urges unified opposition to escalation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said the current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged the global community to "unequivocally oppose

China calls US-Iran ceasefire 'very fragile', urges unified opposition to escalation
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday as the market focused more on Middle East supply disruptions than on comments by U.S.

Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Singapore Q1 GDP up 4.6% y/y, preliminary data shows, below expectations

Singapore's economy grew by 4.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday.

Singapore Q1 GDP up 4.6% y/y, preliminary data shows, below expectations
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations

China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
Asia|Political|World

Former military chief to take over as Philippine National Security Adviser

Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano has resigned due to health reasons, a Palace official said on Wednesday, and will be replaced by former military chief

Former military chief to take over as Philippine National Security Adviser
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China's largest trade fair opens as export growth slows

China's largest trade fair, held twice a year, opened on Wednesday in the southern city of Guangzhou, where more than 32,000 exhibitors are showcasing products over an

China's largest trade fair opens as export growth slows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins

The nominee to become the Bank of Korea's governor agreed to introduce won-denominated stablecoins, saying they would play a role in the currency ecosystem of the future,

Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins
Asia|Political|World

Trump nominates former lawmaker Michelle Steel as US ambassador to South Korea

U.S.

Trump nominates former lawmaker Michelle Steel as US ambassador to South Korea
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Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had told the trade minister to avoid commenting on the Bank of Japan's

Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering

South Korean AI chip startup DeepX said on Tuesday it is preparing to list its shares domestically, adding the firm is open to a possible U.S. listing after that.

Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027

South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August next year, the presidential Blue House said on

South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand

China's export engine slowed sharply in March as war in the Middle East triggered shocks to energy and transportation costs, hurting global demand and

China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace

The international rule of law must be upheld for peace and stability to prevail in the Middle East, China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, in a rebuke

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace