Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

Asia

Asia|Crime|Election

South Korea opposition leader convicted of violating election law

A South Korean court convicted on Friday main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung for violating the election law, handing him a one-year prison term suspended for two

South Korea opposition leader convicted of violating election law
Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Chinese consumers spend more, just not on property

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Asian shares ended a brutal week on a steadier note helped by Chinese consumers pushing retail sales beyond forecasts after a

Chinese consumers spend more, just not on property
Asia|Travel|US|World

Taiwan president plans Hawaii visit on sensitive trip to Pacific, sources say

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is planning to stop in Hawaii and maybe Guam on a visit to Taipei's

Taiwan president plans Hawaii visit on sensitive trip to Pacific, sources say
Asia|Business|Environment|Technology

Clean energy could create millions of tons of waste in India. Some are working to avoid that

As clean energy infrastructure like solar panels and electric car batteries becomes more common in India, some small businesses are working to recycle them when they reach the end of their lifespan, dismantling panels to sell individual components and using old EV batteries’ remaining power to provide electricity to remote, rural regions

Clean energy could create millions of tons of waste in India. Some are working to avoid that
Asia|Economy|Finance

Japan October inflation likely eased, exports picked up - Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation likely cooled for the second straight month in October on slower growth in energy prices, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.

Japan October inflation likely eased, exports picked up - Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Malaysia's economy loses steam in Q3 on lower oil, gas output:

Malaysia's economic growth slowed in the third quarter - after reaching an 18-month high in the previous quarter - as a drop in oil and gas output offset a

Malaysia's economy loses steam in Q3 on lower oil, gas output:
Asia|Election|Political

Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament

The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, according to official election results, providing a strong mandate for his program for economic revival

Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament
Asia|World

Philippines braces for Typhoon Man-yi as Usagi weakens

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr directed authorities on Friday to stock up on food and other supplies in advance as Typhoon Man-yi

Philippines braces for Typhoon Man-yi as Usagi weakens
Asia|Economy|Finance

Indonesia's exports, imports beat forecasts, trade surplus less than expected

Indonesia reported stronger-than-expected export and import growth in October, amid strong agriculture shipments, official data showed on

Indonesia's exports, imports beat forecasts, trade surplus less than expected
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's Oct data shows soft economic underbelly, Trump threat looms large

China's factory output growth slowed in October and it was still too early to call a turn in the crisis-hit property sector even though

China's Oct data shows soft economic underbelly, Trump threat looms large
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's property investment falls 10.3% y/y in Jan-Oct

China's property investment fell at a faster pace from January to October but sales narrowed the slump, showing policy stimulus is starting to inject

China's property investment falls 10.3% y/y in Jan-Oct
Asia|Election|World

Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition won a thumping victory in a snap general election, gaining power to push

Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election
Asia|Economy

Japan's economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending

Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September quarter as consumer spending held up

Japan's economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's home prices fall fastest in 9 years, but officials see signs of stabilisation

China's new home prices fell the most year-on-year in October since 2015, but a narrowing monthly rate of declines suggested the property sector was

China's home prices fall fastest in 9 years, but officials see signs of stabilisation
Asia|Business|Economy|World

With Peru in the global spotlight for APEC, so is one of the world's least popular presidents

The high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima has thrust one of the world’s least popular presidents into the limelight

With Peru in the global spotlight for APEC, so is one of the world's least popular presidents
Asia|Political|World

China says Philippines sent supplies to disputed shoal

China said on Friday the Philippines had sent supplies to a warship grounded on Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea.

China says Philippines sent supplies to disputed shoal
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ may offer hints of next rate-hike timing in Ueda's closely watched speech

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will deliver a speech and hold a news conference in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Monday, the BOJ said, an event that will be

BOJ may offer hints of next rate-hike timing in Ueda's closely watched speech
Asia|Technology|World

North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production

North Korea says it has tested exploding drones designed to hit targets and leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating their mass production

North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nissan shares surge after report activist investor Oasis has stake

Nissan Motor shares jumped as much as 6% in early Tokyo trading on Friday after Japan's Diamond Online magazine reported that activist investor Oasis Management had taken a stake in

Nissan shares surge after report activist investor Oasis has stake
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's Xi says Chancay Port the start of a new maritime-land corridor between China and Latin America

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday during talks with Peru's Dina Boluarte in Lima that China is willing to take the Chancay port, built and controlled by Chinese state-

China's Xi says Chancay Port the start of a new maritime-land corridor between China and Latin America
Asia|Business|Technology

Lenovo plans global factory expansion as Q2 results beat; eyes AI growth

Lenovo will further diversify its supply chain and plans to open more manufacturing facilities outside China amid global geopolitical uncertainty, Chairman Yang Yuanqing said.

Lenovo plans global factory expansion as Q2 results beat; eyes AI growth
Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts

Australian grocers Woolworths and Coles said on Friday they would defend class action proceedings commenced by a law firm in federal court over alleged misleading

Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts
Asia|Finance

Powell says no rush needed on more rate cuts

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Powell says no rush needed on more rate cuts
Asia|Technology|World

North Korea leader Kim orders mass production of suicide drones, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered a mass production of the aerial weapon, saying the introduction of such drones around the world requires an

North Korea leader Kim orders mass production of suicide drones, KCNA says
Americas|Asia|Economy|World

Starting Latin America trip, Xi Jinping opens huge port in Peru funded by China

Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a week-long diplomatic blitz of South America on Thursday by inaugurating a massive deep-water

Starting Latin America trip, Xi Jinping opens huge port in Peru funded by China
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Reliance, Walt Disney close $8.5 billion merger of Indian media assets

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney on Thursday completed the $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets, which have been split into three divisions, with each unit having its own

Reliance, Walt Disney close $8.5 billion merger of Indian media assets
Asia|Political|World

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

Southeast Asia’s most populous nation is seeking a role as a regional leader − it may look more to Beijing than Washington to help that happen.

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing
Asia|Technology|World

Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month

The Japanese army's fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an incident last month

Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month
Asia|Business|Finance|Health

Merck signs up to $3.3 billion cancer drug deal with China-based LaNova

Merck has licensed an early-stage cancer drug from a China-based biotech in an up to $3.3 billion deal, two months after a similar therapy from Summit Therapeutics outperformed

Merck signs up to $3.3 billion cancer drug deal with China-based LaNova
Asia|Crime

Mastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years

A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the mastermind of a failed bomb plot during anti-government protests in December 2019 to nearly 24 years in jail

Mastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years
Americas|Asia|Technology|US|World

In shadow of new Trump term, Japan and S.Korea join US in Asian naval drill

U.S., Japanese and South Korean naval forces exercised together in East Asian waters on Thursday in their most complex and final joint drills

In shadow of new Trump term, Japan and S.Korea join US in Asian naval drill
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Blackstone eyes 20% stake in India Haldiram's snacks at $8 billion valuation, sources say

Blackstone has dropped plans to acquire a majority stake in the snacks business of India's Haldiram's but is now discussing purchase of a 20% stake at a valuation

Blackstone eyes 20% stake in India Haldiram's snacks at $8 billion valuation, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's JD.com misses revenue estimates as consumption weakness lingers

Chinese e-commerce group JD.com missed market estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, as a persistent slowdown in the world's second-largest

China's JD.com misses revenue estimates as consumption weakness lingers
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's SMFG lifts profit forecasts after Q2 net income rises 27%

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Japan's second-largest lender by assets, raised its annual net profit forecast on Thursday to a record 1.16 trillion yen ($7.44 billion) after a 27%

Japan's SMFG lifts profit forecasts after Q2 net income rises 27%
Asia|Business

Top Russian official Shoigu visits Zhuhai air show on final trade day

The trade portion of China's largest air show in Zhuhai wrapped up on a rainy Thursday, with the secretary of Russia's Security Council

Top Russian official Shoigu visits Zhuhai air show on final trade day
Asia|Finance|Stock Markets

Bears pounce on Asian currencies on Trump tariff concerns: Reuters poll

Investors sharply ramped up their short bets on Asian currencies and turned bearish on the Singapore dollar for the first time since early July on rising

Bears pounce on Asian currencies on Trump tariff concerns: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's MUFG lifts profit forecasts after Q2 net income nearly doubles

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan's top lender by assets, on Thursday raised its annual net profit forecast to a record 1.75 trillion yen ($11.23 billion) after second-quarter

Japan's MUFG lifts profit forecasts after Q2 net income nearly doubles
Asia|World

Storm-plagued Philippines evacuates 24,000 ahead of super typhoon

Authorities in the Philippines on Thursday ordered evacuations in northeastern towns ahead of the arrival of Super Typhoon Usagi, as the storm-ravaged nation prepares for its fifth

Storm-plagued Philippines evacuates 24,000 ahead of super typhoon
Asia|Crime|Lifestyle|Videos

Safety, educational videos resurface online in China after deadly car attack

Educational and safety videos on how to avoid being hit by speeding vehicles resurfaced online in China after a man angry over a divorce settlement barrelled into a crowd in Zhuhai

Safety, educational videos resurface online in China after deadly car attack
Asia|Business|Finance

Japan's megabanks see record annual profit after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins

Japan's three megabanks raised their annual profit forecasts to all-time highs on Thursday, fuelled by robust lending demand and higher margins following a July

Japan's megabanks see record annual profit after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins
Asia|Travel|World

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Canada next week, sources say

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is planning to visit Canada next week, two diplomatic sources told Reuters, in a highly watched visit for a senior

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Canada next week, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's Oct wholesale inflation accelerates to four-month high

India's wholesale price-based inflation accelerated to a four-month high of 2.36% year on year in October due to elevated food prices, government data released on Thursday showed.

India's Oct wholesale inflation accelerates to four-month high
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

BOJ should raise rates to 1% to reverse weak yen, says opposition lawmaker

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates at least to 1% to roll back an "abnormally" huge stimulus that is causing unwelcome falls in the yen,

BOJ should raise rates to 1% to reverse weak yen, says opposition lawmaker
Asia|Crime|World

South Korea top court upholds conviction of 'comfort women' activist over embezzlement

South Korea's Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the conviction of the former head of an advocacy group representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual abuse for

South Korea top court upholds conviction of 'comfort women' activist over embezzlement
Asia|US|World

Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China

China watchers know Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz as “the Florida faction” in foreign policy — two Florida lawmakers who share especially tough positions on China

Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

In major Geely shake-up, EV brand Zeekr to take control of Lynk

China's Geely said on Thursday its premium electric vehicle maker Zeekr plans to take control of Lynk & Co, a sister brand - the first big restructuring move in a

In major Geely shake-up, EV brand Zeekr to take control of Lynk
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6 million annual EV sales target by 2030

South Korean car maker Kia expects challenging market conditions in the near term due in part to governments' policies but will stick to its target of selling 1.6 million electric

Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6 million annual EV sales target by 2030
Asia|World

Typhoon Usagi wreaks more damage and misery in Philippines as yet another storm looms

Typhoon Usagi has swamped rural villages in floods, knocked down power and displaced thousands more people before blowing away from the northern Philippines, which has been pounded by five major storms in less than a month

Typhoon Usagi wreaks more damage and misery in Philippines as yet another storm looms
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street weakens as its post-election boom slows some more

U.S. stocks slipped as the market’s big burst following Donald Trump’s election continued to cool

Stock market today: Wall Street weakens as its post-election boom slows some more
Asia|World

Philippines Marcos' says he will not block ICC if ex-president Duterte wants to be investigated

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his government would not block the International Criminal Court (ICC) if former leader Rodrigo Duterte wants to be

Philippines Marcos' says he will not block ICC if ex-president Duterte wants to be investigated
Asia|Education

Record number of students to graduate college in China in 2025

China is projected to have a total of 12.22 million college graduates in 2025, state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday, a record high.

Record number of students to graduate college in China in 2025
Asia|US|World

Taiwan has no arms shopping list for Trump but keen to discuss, Taiwan security officials say

Taiwan does not have a "concrete list" of new arms deals to put to the United States' incoming Trump administration but is keen to discuss how to boost the island's

Taiwan has no arms shopping list for Trump but keen to discuss, Taiwan security officials say
Asia|Travel

Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too)

Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too)

Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too)
Asia|Election|Political|World

Voting ends in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president

Sri Lankans have voted in a parliamentary election that's key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery

Voting ends in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel

Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations

Asia-Pacific travel demand has recovered from the pandemic, but earnings at the region's airlines are under pressure from supply chain

Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations
Asia|World

Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he would "always safeguard our sovereignty" when asked about the issue of the South China Sea, adding partnerships are better than

Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea
Asia|Election|World

Sri Lanka counts votes for new parliament with economic reforms at stake

Sri Lanka began counting votes cast on Thursday in a snap general election that will decide if the Indian Ocean island nation will give its new leftist

Sri Lanka counts votes for new parliament with economic reforms at stake
Asia|Economy|Finance

Japan planning $87 billion extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says

The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen ($87 billion) to fund a stimulus package to help low-income households and

Japan planning $87 billion extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Inflation looks sticky, so bring on Powell

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Inflation looks sticky, so bring on Powell
Americas|Asia|Political|US|World

Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's return

President Joe Biden will hold talks this week with China’s Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an international summit in Peru

Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's return
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

India's Adani Group to invest $10 billion in US energy following Trump win

India's Adani Group will invest $10 billion in US energy security and infrastructure projects, aiming to create up to 15,000 jobs, chairman Gautam Adani said in a post on social media

India's Adani Group to invest $10 billion in US energy following Trump win
Asia|Food

Quinoa, ceviche and Chinese fusion on menu as Peru hosts Biden, Xi

Peru is hoping its famous cuisine will live up to its reputation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, serving world leaders its iconic ceviche, quinoa and

Quinoa, ceviche and Chinese fusion on menu as Peru hosts Biden, Xi
Asia|World

China warns Philippines over new maritime laws, 'unilateral actions'

China's embassy warned the Philippines to cease any "unilateral actions" after Manila brought in two new maritime laws meant to define territory, sea lanes and air routes.

China warns Philippines over new maritime laws, 'unilateral actions'
Asia|Business|Finance

Malaysia challenges late sultan's heirs to try to lease part of the country

Malaysia's law minister on Wednesday challenged a former sultan's heirs who lost a legal bid to obtain nearly $15 billion from the government over a land dispute to try

Malaysia challenges late sultan's heirs to try to lease part of the country
Arts|Asia|Lifestyle

In this birthday party portrait, teenage girls celebrate in secret in Afghanistan

In this birthday party portrait, teenage girls celebrate in secret in Afghanistan

In this birthday party portrait, teenage girls celebrate in secret in Afghanistan
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan considering restarting electricity, gas price subsidies from January, NHK reports

Japan's government is considering restarting subsidies for electricity and gas prices from January next year, and continuing them until March in response to high fuel costs, public

Japan considering restarting electricity, gas price subsidies from January, NHK reports
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim found dead at 39

Song Jae-lim, a South Korean actor known for his roles in K-dramas “Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Queen Woo,” was found dead at his home in Seoul

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim found dead at 39
Asia|Crime|Opinion|Political|World

India's top court denounces demolitions of illegal properties, issues guidelines

India's Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of suspected criminals, a practise critics say targets mostly minority Muslims, and

India's top court denounces demolitions of illegal properties, issues guidelines
Asia|Business|Finance

Glencore-Chandra Singapore refinery to earmark 20% of output for Shell, sources say

Glencore and Chandra Asri, gearing up to complete their takeover of Shell's landmark Singapore refinery, have set up a new operating

Glencore-Chandra Singapore refinery to earmark 20% of output for Shell, sources say
Asia|Business

Embraer sees Chinese role in strengthening supply chain, executive says

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Wednesday at China's largest air show in Zhuhai that it planned to focus on strengthening its supply chain,

Embraer sees Chinese role in strengthening supply chain, executive says
Asia|Business|Economy

Indonesian bankers say growth, inflows could be hit by Trump's policies

Indonesia's growth and portfolio investment could be hit if planned policies of U.S.

Indonesian bankers say growth, inflows could be hit by Trump's policies
Asia|Business|Technology

China showcases its latest military hardware, and ambitions, at Zhuhai

The Chinese military hardware on display at the country's largest air show in Zhuhai illustrates its ambitions, and in some cases may

China showcases its latest military hardware, and ambitions, at Zhuhai
Asia|Business|Finance

BNP lays off a dozen China dealmakers amid fee plunge

France's BNP Paribas has cut a dozen jobs in mainland China and Hong Kong, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, the latest among global banks to trim headcount

BNP lays off a dozen China dealmakers amid fee plunge
Asia|Crime

China primary school ramming incident comes after spate of mass attacks

Several people were injured when a white SUV ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in southern China on Tuesday, state media said, as worries spread over a

China primary school ramming incident comes after spate of mass attacks
Asia|Election|World

How Sri Lanka elects its new parliament

Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his

How Sri Lanka elects its new parliament
Asia|Travel|World

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

Several international airlines have canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali because of an ongoing volcanic eruption

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali
Asia|Business|Finance

Seven & i's reported offer and the biggest management buyouts to date

Japan's Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday it has received a buyout proposal from its vice president who is a member of its founding Ito family.

Seven & i's reported offer and the biggest management buyouts to date
Asia|Election

Sri Lanka's first transgender candidate hopes to break political, social barriers

Chanu Nimesha is contesting Sri Lanka's parliamentary election on Thursday as the first openly transgender candidate, hoping to forge a more inclusive and

Sri Lanka's first transgender candidate hopes to break political, social barriers
Asia|Election|Political|World

Palau president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally's economy

The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, was returned for a second term after a national election held last week, a final tally by the Palau Election

Palau president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally's economy
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Mizuho Financial Group to buy 15% of Rakuten Card for $1 billion

Japan's Mizuho Financial Group will take a 15% stake in Rakuten Group subsidiary Rakuten Card for 165 billion yen ($1.06 billion) in a further deepening of the two companies'

Mizuho Financial Group to buy 15% of Rakuten Card for $1 billion
Asia|World

Cold War bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases

In a series of war games in the seas and skies around Taiwan last month, China deployed some of its newest strike aircraft, warships and missile forces.

Cold War bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases
Asia|Economy

Thai Finance Minister eyes 2025 GDP growth of 3.5%, plans more stimulus

Thailand is targeting economic growth of 3.5% in 2025 after 2.7% growth seen this year, and the government will soon consider more

Thai Finance Minister eyes 2025 GDP growth of 3.5%, plans more stimulus
Asia|Business|Finance

Vietnam Airlines to request bids for 50 narrowbody jets next year

Vietnam Airlines will issue requests for proposals to aircraft manufacturers next year to purchase 50 narrowbody jets, its CEO said on Wednesday.

Vietnam Airlines to request bids for 50 narrowbody jets next year
Asia|Travel|World

Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash

Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after further eruptions of a volcano that has spewed ash

Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Food

India's middle class tightens its belt, squeezed by food inflation

By Praveen Paramasivam and Shivangi Acharya CHENNAI/NEW DELHI - India's city dwellers are cutting spending on everything from cookies to fast food as persistently high inflation squeezes middle class

India's middle class tightens its belt, squeezed by food inflation
Asia|Business|Technology|US

China battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it

CATL, the world's top battery maker, will consider building a U.S. plant if President-elect Donald Trump opens the door to Chinese investment in the electric-vehicle supply

China battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it
Asia|Travel

Virgin Australia cancels flights to and from Bali due to volcanic ash

Virgin Australia cancelled all flights in and out of Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday as volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Lewotobi made flying unsafe, the carrier said.

Virgin Australia cancels flights to and from Bali due to volcanic ash
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|World

At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change

The United Nations' annual climate conference continued Wednesday with brief speeches by nations big and small

At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
Asia|Crime|World

Philippines says obliged to comply if Interpol seeks ex-president Duterte's arrest

The Philippines said on Wednesday it would not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte wants to surrender to the International Criminal Court, and would

Philippines says obliged to comply if Interpol seeks ex-president Duterte's arrest
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim dead at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim dead at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim dead at 39
Asia|Crime|Sports|World

Silence descends around China’s deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared away

Online discussion about China’s deadliest mass killing in years was being censored Wednesday as authorities in a southern city cleared candles and flowers from the memorial to the 35 people dead

Silence descends around China’s deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared away
Asia|Travel|World

Flights to Bali canceled after erupting volcano unleashes ash clouds

Flights to Bali canceled after erupting volcano unleashes ash clouds

Flights to Bali canceled after erupting volcano unleashes ash clouds
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the economy will arrive next month from another cut to interest rates

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update
Asia|Technology

Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says

A hacking group that is believed to be Chinese state-sponsored has compromised two websites with ties to the Tibetan community in an attack meant to install malware on users’ computers

Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Stocks dip, longer-dated US yields higher after inflation data

A gauge of global stocks fell for a second straight session on Wednesday and longer-dated U.S.

Stocks dip, longer-dated US yields higher after inflation data
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Korea Zinc pulls $1.8 billion share sale, set to replace chairman of the board

The chairman of the board of Korea Zinc vowed on Wednesday to make way for an outsider after the firm dropped a plan to issue new shares worth $1.8

Korea Zinc pulls $1.8 billion share sale, set to replace chairman of the board
Asia|Business|Finance

Race for Japanese 7-Eleven owner heats up with founding family bid

Japan's Seven & i Holdings has received a buyout proposal from a member of its founding Ito family, it said on Wednesday, a potential $58 billion white

Race for Japanese 7-Eleven owner heats up with founding family bid
Asia|Technology|US

Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says

It is up to the United States to decide what to do with Taiwan's decommissioned HAWK anti-aircraft missiles, the island's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday, when

Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says
Asia|US|World

U.S. aircraft carrier joins military drills with South Korea and Japan

South Korea's military said it will hold a three-day joint exercise with the United States and Japan starting on Wednesday, featuring fighter jets and marine patrol aircraft as well

U.S. aircraft carrier joins military drills with South Korea and Japan
Asia|Crime|World

China clears memorial to mass killing victims as government scrambles to respond

Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai

China clears memorial to mass killing victims as government scrambles to respond
Asia|Economy

Malaysia economy likely lost some steam in Q3: Reuters poll

Malaysia's economic growth likely slowed but only modestly in the third quarter compared to a year earlier as solid private consumption and construction

Malaysia economy likely lost some steam in Q3: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ's rate hike timing

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October at the fastest annual pace in more than a year as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods,

Japan's rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ's rate hike timing
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Election|US

Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he told U.S.

Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SingTel sees improved full-year growth as half-year profit rises

Singapore Telecommunications posted a 6% rise in underlying net profit for the half-year and gave improved guidance for the full year on Wednesday,

SingTel sees improved full-year growth as half-year profit rises
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Trump bets cashed in before US CPI

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Trump bets cashed in before US CPI
Asia|Political|US|World

North Korean soldiers joining Russia in combat, US State Dept says

North Korean troops have begun engaging in combat operations alongside Russian forces, the U.S.

North Korean soldiers joining Russia in combat, US State Dept says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Chinese e-commerce firms report growth in sales, shoppers for Singles' Day shopping festival

China’s e-commerce firms reported an increase in the number of shoppers and a growth in sales for this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival, although final figures were not publicly revealed

Chinese e-commerce firms report growth in sales, shoppers for Singles' Day shopping festival
Asia|Crime|World

Police officer arrested over deadly 2023 suicide bombing at Pakistan mosque

Authorities in Pakistan say a key suspect in connection with a deadly attack at a mosque in a police compound nearly two years ago has been arrested and has been identified as a police officer

Police officer arrested over deadly 2023 suicide bombing at Pakistan mosque
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's October retail inflation accelerates to 6.21%

India's retail inflation in October accelerated to 6.21% year-on-year, breaching the central bank's target range for the first time in over a year, as food prices remained stubbornly high,

India's October retail inflation accelerates to 6.21%
Asia|Business|Technology

Zhuhai air show opens with orders for COMAC and a glimpse of a future spaceplane

China's aerospace ambitions took centre stage on the first day of the Zhuhai air show, with COMAC announcing Air China as the first customer for

Zhuhai air show opens with orders for COMAC and a glimpse of a future spaceplane
Asia|World

Beijing pushes to join security efforts for citizens in Pakistan, sources say

Beijing is pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in the South Asian nation, during talks

Beijing pushes to join security efforts for citizens in Pakistan, sources say
Asia|Environment|World

Four storms churning the West Pacific at the same time mean more bad news for the Philippines

Four storms churning the West Pacific at the same time mean more bad news for the Philippines

Four storms churning the West Pacific at the same time mean more bad news for the Philippines
Asia|Business|Science|Technology

China's AVIC reveals uncrewed cargo spaceplane at Zhuhai air show

State-owned aerospace company AVIC unveiled China's first commercial uncrewed spaceplane at the country's biggest air show in Zhuhai on Tuesday, with

China's AVIC reveals uncrewed cargo spaceplane at Zhuhai air show
Asia|Political|Sports|US|World

South Korean president takes up golf again to prepare for Trump’s second term

South Korean president takes up golf again to prepare for Trump’s second term

South Korean president takes up golf again to prepare for Trump’s second term
Asia|US|World

Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because both allies face the shared threat of China

Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection
Asia|Political|World

Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea

China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto

Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
Asia|Videos|World

Indonesia’s new leader posted video of his congratulatory call with Trump. Both lavished each other with praise

Indonesia’s new leader posted video of his congratulatory call with Trump. Both lavished each other with praise

Indonesia’s new leader posted video of his congratulatory call with Trump. Both lavished each other with praise
Asia|Political|US|World

Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment

The most important task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their countries, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin told the

Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment
Asia|Crime

35 killed after driver plows car into crowds at sports center in China’s deadliest known attack in a decade

35 killed after driver plows car into crowds at sports center in China’s deadliest known attack in a decade

35 killed after driver plows car into crowds at sports center in China’s deadliest known attack in a decade
Asia|Economy|World

South Korea's Yoon to visit Peru, Brazil on Nov 14-21 for APEC, G20 summits

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Peru and Brazil on Nov. 14-21 to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Group of 20 summits, his office said on

South Korea's Yoon to visit Peru, Brazil on Nov 14-21 for APEC, G20 summits
Asia|Business|Finance|US

Carlyle, Warburg among investment firms hunting talent in Japan as deals boom

Carlyle, Warburg Pincus and a host of global investment firms plan to beef up headcount in Japan as deals here surge, but the country's relatively low number of buyouts

Carlyle, Warburg among investment firms hunting talent in Japan as deals boom
Asia|Election|World

Discarding decades of dynastic politics, Sri Lankans to vote for change in parliament poll

Sri Lanka votes to elect a new parliament this week in a snap general election called by its Marxist-leaning president who wants a fresh mandate

Discarding decades of dynastic politics, Sri Lankans to vote for change in parliament poll
Asia|Business

Hong Kong construction titan turned Macau casino boss Lui Che-Woo dies aged 95

Lui Che Woo, the casino tycoon who helped propel Macau to eclipse rival Las Vegas in gambling revenues, has died at the age of 95, his company said in a statement late on Monday.

Hong Kong construction titan turned Macau casino boss Lui Che-Woo dies aged 95
Asia|Sports|US

South Korea's Yoon practices golf to prepare for future Trump meets

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol recently began practicing golf, for the first time in eight years, in preparation for future meetings with U.S.

South Korea's Yoon practices golf to prepare for future Trump meets
Asia|Business|Technology

COMAC says Air China is the first customer for C929 widebody jet

COMAC said on Tuesday that Air China was the first customer for the Chinese planemaker's C929 widebody aircraft under development that is designed to compete with twin-aisle

COMAC says Air China is the first customer for C929 widebody jet
Asia|Election

Japan's political lynchpin Tamaki aims to unleash Yellen-inspired economic boom

Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of a small opposition party now able to wield outsized political influence, had long puzzled over how best to revive a

Japan's political lynchpin Tamaki aims to unleash Yellen-inspired economic boom
Asia|Business|Technology|Videos

Baidu bolsters AI lineup with enhanced text-to-image tech, no-code app builder

China's Baidu Inc unveiled a slew of new applications for its artificial intelligence technology on Tuesday, including an enhanced text-to-image

Baidu bolsters AI lineup with enhanced text-to-image tech, no-code app builder
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as the Trump trade cools

U.S. stocks slipped as juice ran out for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as the Trump trade cools
Asia|Crime

Driver kills 35 people in ramming attack on crowd in China

A driver rammed his car into a crowd at a sports centre in southern China, killing 35 people and severely injuring 43 in one of the deadliest attacks in

Driver kills 35 people in ramming attack on crowd in China
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

'Old friend, new look': China's COMAC rebrands regional jet to C909 in marketing push

Chinese planemaker COMAC has rebranded its ARJ21 regional jet as the C909, aligning the plane with the state-owned firm's naming convention for its other models as it seeks

'Old friend, new look': China's COMAC rebrands regional jet to C909 in marketing push
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan won't raise taxes to fund $65 billion chips aid, industry minister says

Japan's government is not planning any tax hike to finance its 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) plan to support domestic semiconductor and artificial intelligence projects, industry

Japan won't raise taxes to fund $65 billion chips aid, industry minister says
Asia|Economy|Finance

Oil prices hold near 2-week low after OPEC cuts demand view, dollar rises

Oil prices held near a two-week low on Tuesday after dropping about 5% over the past two sessions as investors absorbed OPEC's latest downward revision for demand growth,

Oil prices hold near 2-week low after OPEC cuts demand view, dollar rises
Asia|Election|Political|US

Vietnam says party leader and Trump discussed economic ties

Vietnam's Communist Party head To Lam has congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential election victory in a phone call and the two discussed ways their countries could boost

Vietnam says party leader and Trump discussed economic ties
Asia|Election|Political|World

Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan's prime minister but will face turmoil

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived a runoff vote against the opposition but will face turmoil ahead amid anger over the ruling party’s financial scandals

Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan's prime minister but will face turmoil
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

What is China’s Singles Day and how is it celebrated?

Black Friday? No. Cyber Monday? Nope. Prime Day? Absolutely not. The world's biggest shopping event happens in China each year - and it's called Singles Day.

What is China’s Singles Day and how is it celebrated?
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Singapore's Grab raises annual revenue forecast, shares jump

Singapore's Grab Holdings raised its forecast for fiscal 2024 revenue on Monday, as the Southeast Asian tech firm anticipates robust growth in its food delivery and ride-

Singapore's Grab raises annual revenue forecast, shares jump
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Trump-fueled records without momentum, or bonds

By Alden Bentley A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Trump-fueled records without momentum, or bonds
Asia|Crime|Sports

Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce

Chinese police say a man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in China

Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce
Asia|Business|Finance

Bain further delays Fuji Soft tender offer plans, awaits company approval

Bain Capital now expects to launch its tender offer for Japan's Fuji Soft in mid-to-late November as it continues to await company approval, the private equity firm announced on Monday,

Bain further delays Fuji Soft tender offer plans, awaits company approval
Asia|Education

How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology

The Taliban are increasing religious education and removing lessons about the arts, culture and human rights – moves that will shape the future for millions of Afghan students

How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology
Asia|Crime

Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India's Kolkata

A court in the eastern state of West Bengal began the trial on Monday of a police volunteer accused of raping and murdering a doctor at a government

Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India's Kolkata
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China to step up idle land reclaim to support property market

China plans to utilize funds from local government special bonds to increase efforts to reclaim and acquire idle land, a move aimed at stimulating the struggling property market,

China to step up idle land reclaim to support property market
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

South Korea ruling party seeks to aid chipmakers to avert Trump threat

South Korea's ruling party introduced legislation on Monday to give chipmakers subsidies and an exemption from a national cap on working hours, to tackle potential

South Korea ruling party seeks to aid chipmakers to avert Trump threat
Asia|US|World

Taiwan says no new 'stage of talks' with US on arms sales

There is no new "stage of talks" with the United States at the moment for arms sales, Taiwan's government said on Monday, as the island considers how best to respond to U.S.

Taiwan says no new 'stage of talks' with US on arms sales
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China's October new lending tumbles more than expected despite policy support

New bank lending in China tumbled more than expected to a three-month low in October, as a ramp-up of policy stimulus to buttress a wavering economy failed

China's October new lending tumbles more than expected despite policy support
Asia|Health|World

Pakistan limits outdoor activities, market hours to curb air pollution-related illness

Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused

Pakistan limits outdoor activities, market hours to curb air pollution-related illness
Asia|Economy|Finance

Thai panel picks government's candidate for central bank board chair, sources say

A Thai panel on Monday picked ruling party loyalist and former Finance Minister Kittiratt na Ranong to chair the central bank's

Thai panel picks government's candidate for central bank board chair, sources say
Asia|Business|Finance

China frontloads a budget of $7.87 billion to support urban affordable housing projects

China's finance ministry frontloaded a budget of 56.6 billion yuan ($7.87 billion) to support urban affordable housing projects, according to state media on Monday.

China frontloads a budget of $7.87 billion to support urban affordable housing projects
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance

Australia nears deal with ANZ to stop bank closures in the Pacific

Australia is in the final stages of talks with ANZ Group over a deal to maintain the bank's branches across the Pacific, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Monday, a

Australia nears deal with ANZ to stop bank closures in the Pacific
Asia|Education|Lifestyle|World

Tens of thousands of Chinese college students went cycling at night. That put the government on edge

Tens of thousands of Chinese college students went cycling at night. That put the government on edge

Tens of thousands of Chinese college students went cycling at night. That put the government on edge
Asia|Lifestyle|Travel|Videos

China cracks down on bike riders after viral trend to get soup dumplings

Nighttime bike rides to Kaifeng, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province known for its historic sites and soup dumplings, have been all the rage among college students in the nearby provincial capital Zhengzhou – a trend initially encouraged by the government as it sought to promote local tourism. CNN's Will Ripley reports officials are scrambling to curb the craze by deploying police and closing bike lanes after its popularity appears to have gotten out of hand.

China cracks down on bike riders after viral trend to get soup dumplings
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Investors see safety in India as Trump win casts shadow on emerging markets

Global investors are likely to find relative safety in India's financial markets from the spillover of Donald Trump's economic policies, including from any

Investors see safety in India as Trump win casts shadow on emerging markets
Asia|Business|Stock Markets|Technology|US

China chip index nears 3-year high as TSMC order fuels self-reliance bets

China's semiconductor index leapt close to a three-year high on Monday on bets a U.S. order halting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's shipments of advanced chips to Chinese

China chip index nears 3-year high as TSMC order fuels self-reliance bets
Asia|Political|World

Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite deal

Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some

Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite deal
Asia|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks

Chinese scientists have recommended a region-specific diet they say is crucial to improving eating habits in the country amid a rise in obesity and lifestyle diseases, and as a

Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

India to summon Amazon, Flipkart executives as regulatory scrutiny grows, source says

India's financial crime agency will summon Flipkart and Amazon executives as it steps up an investigation into alleged foreign investment law

India to summon Amazon, Flipkart executives as regulatory scrutiny grows, source says
Asia|Science|Technology|US|World

A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers

A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Asia|World

New Zealand Maori begin march on capital to protest Indigenous treaty bill

Hundreds of people on Monday set out on a nine-day march to New Zealand's capital of Wellington in protest over legislation that would reinterpret a treaty at the heart of

New Zealand Maori begin march on capital to protest Indigenous treaty bill
Asia|Crime|Lifestyle|Technology

China clamps down on quest for soup dumplings by 'Night Riding Army'

Police in central China imposed traffic curbs at the weekend to halt a viral craze in which thousands of university students borrowed share bikes to ride overnight to

China clamps down on quest for soup dumplings by 'Night Riding Army'
Asia|Economy|Environment|Finance

ADB increases climate finance after US, Japan give world's first sovereign guarantees

The Asian Development Bank will increase its climate-related lending by up to $7.2 billion after the United States and Japan agreed

ADB increases climate finance after US, Japan give world's first sovereign guarantees
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Philippines' Marcos signs tax reform law to lure foreign investment

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law on Monday a bill lowering corporate income tax rates and granting more fiscal incentives to qualified companies, in a move

Philippines' Marcos signs tax reform law to lure foreign investment
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy

The Singles’ Day shopping festival looks less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy, forcing e-commerce firms to look abroad for growth

Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Wall Street rolls higher as bitcoin bursts above $87,000

Most U.S. stocks rose on Wall Street, but drops for Nvidia and some other heavyweight Big Tech companies kept indexes in check

Stock market today: Wall Street rolls higher as bitcoin bursts above $87,000
Asia|Election|Political|World

Japan's reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to take tougher measures against misuse of political funds after he was reelected by parliament following a major loss in the polls last month by his governing coalition

Japan's reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform
Asia|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall St holds Trump trade gains with stocks steady, bitcoin at record high

Wall Street kicked off a busy week on Monday by holding on to gains from the surge in stocks that followed Donald Trump's U.S. election victory, while oil prices

Wall St holds Trump trade gains with stocks steady, bitcoin at record high
Asia|Economy

South Korea state-run think tank sees need to loosen monetary policy

A South Korean state-run think tank said on Monday that monetary policy needed to be loosened in accordance with the slowing trend in inflation, which has weakened to a near four-

South Korea state-run think tank sees need to loosen monetary policy
Asia|World

China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines

China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines

China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
Asia|Crime|World

Russian, Indonesian navies hold joint counter-terrorism drills

Russian and Indonesian ships practiced freeing a vessel captured by terrorists and fought unmanned boats during the first joint naval exercises between the two countries in the Java Sea,

Russian, Indonesian navies hold joint counter-terrorism drills
Asia|Economy|Finance

Vietnam central bank ready to sell U.S. dlrs to keep exchange rate stable

Vietnam's central bank is ready to sell U.S. dollars to the market to keep the exchange rate stable, Governor Nguyen Thi Hong said on Monday.

Vietnam central bank ready to sell U.S. dlrs to keep exchange rate stable
Asia|Business|Technology

Vietnam says Temu, Shein must register with government or be blocked

Vietnam said Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu need to register with the government before the end of November or it will block their internet

Vietnam says Temu, Shein must register with government or be blocked
Asia|Environment|Health|Videos|World

Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands as another typhoon hits

A new typhoon has made landfall in the northeastern Philippines, which has been battered by earlier storms

Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands as another typhoon hits
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Oil falls on Chinese stimulus disappointment, supply outlook

Oil prices fell by more than 2% on Monday after China's latest stimulus plan disappointed investors seeking demand growth in the world's second-biggest oil consumer,

Oil falls on Chinese stimulus disappointment, supply outlook
Asia|Lifestyle|Travel

Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs

Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom that brought the world the concept of gross national happiness, is set to build a "mindfulness city" and began raising

Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs
Asia|Election

Head of key Japan opposition party admits to extra-marital affair

Yuichiro Tamaki, the head of the Japanese opposition party that has emerged as kingmaker as lawmakers select the next prime minister on Monday, said a tabloid

Head of key Japan opposition party admits to extra-marital affair
Asia|Technology

China's J-35A stealth fighter is 'black box' despite splashy debut

China's much-anticipated J-35A stealth aircraft, centrepiece of this week's Zhuhai air show, has been more than a decade in the making, but experts say little is

China's J-35A stealth fighter is 'black box' despite splashy debut
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

What you need to know about China's $1.4 trillion debt package

China unveiled a 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) debt package on Friday to ease local government financing strains and stabilise flagging economic growth, but officials refrained from

What you need to know about China's $1.4 trillion debt package
Asia|Election

Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large

Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader on Monday, after his scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary

Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China caution cools sizzling US optimism

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

China caution cools sizzling US optimism
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Large group of Russian and North Korean forces prepared to retake Russia’s Kursk region from Ukraine

Large group of Russian and North Korean forces prepared to retake Russia’s Kursk region from Ukraine

Large group of Russian and North Korean forces prepared to retake Russia’s Kursk region from Ukraine
Asia|World

China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'

China rejected Philippine maritime claims on Sunday, saying new legislation "severely infringes on" Beijing's territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea, and vowing

China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
Asia|Environment|World

Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

Afghan Taliban officials will attend a major

Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China, Indonesia seal $10 billion in deals focused on green energy and tech

China and Indonesia signed deals worth $10 billion at the Indonesia-China Business Forum in Beijing on Sunday, spanning sectors including food, new energy, technology, and

China, Indonesia seal $10 billion in deals focused on green energy and tech
Asia|Business|Technology|US

US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says

The U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to halt shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers that are often used in

US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says
Asia|Business|Technology

Why Russians with wads of cash flock to Apple stores in this Asian hub

Why Russians with wads of cash flock to Apple stores in this Asian hub

Why Russians with wads of cash flock to Apple stores in this Asian hub
Asia|Political|World

Ukraine commander says challenges increase in war with Russia

Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on Saturday that Ukraine faced increasing difficulties in its fight against Moscow's invasion as Russian forces advance and North

Ukraine commander says challenges increase in war with Russia
Asia|Entertainment|Sports

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Coco Gauff has won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final in Riyadh

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
Asia|Political|World

Putin signs into law mutual defence treaty with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a treaty on the country's strategic partnership with North Korea which includes a mutual defence provision, according to a decree published

Putin signs into law mutual defence treaty with North Korea
Asia|Business|World

China and Indonesia sign multiple cooperation deals

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed multiple cooperation deals with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Saturday, Chinese state TV CCTV reported, as the two countries

China and Indonesia sign multiple cooperation deals
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU does not want trade war with Beijing, says bloc's ambassador to China

The EU does not want a trade war with Beijing but five years of talks have yielded no real progress, the bloc's ambassador to China said on Saturday, adding that

EU does not want trade war with Beijing, says bloc's ambassador to China
Asia|Economy|Finance

Thai ex-central bank governors warn of interference in chairman selection

More than 800 leading Thai economists, including four former governors of the Bank of Thailand, warned on Saturday of political interference in selecting the central bank's board

Thai ex-central bank governors warn of interference in chairman selection
Asia|World

Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, his first overseas stop since he took office three weeks ago

Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Toyota aims to ramp up China production in a strategy pivot, sources say

Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030, three people said, an overhaul that will see it bring its Chinese sales and production

Toyota aims to ramp up China production in a strategy pivot, sources say
Asia|World

Dozens killed in Pakistan train station suicide blast, as militants claim responsibility

Dozens killed in Pakistan train station suicide blast, as militants claim responsibility

Dozens killed in Pakistan train station suicide blast, as militants claim responsibility
Asia|Crime|World

A powerful suicide bombing at a rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26

Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 26 people, including soldiers, and wounding 62 others

A powerful suicide bombing at a rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26
Asia|Crime|World

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train station bomb blast, police say

At least 24 people were killed and more than 40 injured in a bomb blast on Saturday at a railway station in the city of Quetta in southwestern Pakistan,

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train station bomb blast, police say
Asia|Technology

North Korean GPS manipulation disrupted dozens of planes and vessels, South Korea says

South Korea’s military says North Korea has disrupted GPS signals from border areas for a second-straight day on Saturday

North Korean GPS manipulation disrupted dozens of planes and vessels, South Korea says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China consumer prices rise at slowest pace in 4 months, despite stimulus

China's consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in four months in October while producer price deflation deepened, data showed on Saturday, even as Beijing doubled down on stimulus

China consumer prices rise at slowest pace in 4 months, despite stimulus
Asia|Travel

Young Chinese are ditching planes to travel long distances by bus and train. Meet the ‘iron butt’ travelers

Young Chinese are ditching planes to travel long distances by bus and train. Meet the ‘iron butt’ travelers

Young Chinese are ditching planes to travel long distances by bus and train. Meet the ‘iron butt’ travelers
Arts|Asia

India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end — thanks to missing paperwork

The decadeslong ban of Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt

India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end — thanks to missing paperwork
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

COP29 climate agenda clouded by trade tensions ahead of summit

China has put trade talks onto the proposed agenda for the COP29 summit, a U.N. document showed, raising the prospect that the issue could

COP29 climate agenda clouded by trade tensions ahead of summit
Asia|World

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election

Tens of thousands of activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation's capital

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
Asia|Political|US|World

South Korea says Seoul-Washington alliance will strike back if North Korea attempts nuclear attack -Newsweek

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol said the country was prepared in its alliance with the United States to strike back if North Korea attempted a nuclear attack against it, Newsweek

South Korea says Seoul-Washington alliance will strike back if North Korea attempts nuclear attack -Newsweek
Asia|World

India's Modi rejects calls to restore Kashmir's partial autonomy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly backed his government's contentious 2019 decision to revoke the partial autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir, days after the territory's

India's Modi rejects calls to restore Kashmir's partial autonomy
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashes towering columns of hot clouds

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano is spewing towering columns of hot ash high into the air following the huge eruption that killed nine people and injured dozens of others

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashes towering columns of hot clouds
Asia|Environment|Health

Districts in Pakistan close parks and museums because of record-breaking smog

Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan have closed all parks and museums because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has sickened tens of thousands of people

Districts in Pakistan close parks and museums because of record-breaking smog
Asia|Science|World

Indonesian volcano spews ash 10 km high, thousands evacuate

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted several times on Friday, belching volcanic ash that rose up to 10 km (32,800 ft) into the sky, officials said, following a big eruption

Indonesian volcano spews ash 10 km high, thousands evacuate
Asia|Business|Economy

China's cabinet approves measures to boost trade growth

China's cabinet on Friday approved measures to boost growth in the country's foreign trade, state media reported, after October exports grew at the fastest pace in over two years

China's cabinet approves measures to boost trade growth
Asia|Business|Economy

TSMC to suspend production of advanced AI chips for China from Monday, FT reports

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has notified Chinese chip design companies that it is suspending production of their most advanced AI chips from Monday, the Financial Times

TSMC to suspend production of advanced AI chips for China from Monday, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China raises local government debt ceilings to revive economy

China top legislative body approved a bill on Friday to allow local governments to issue 6 trillion yuan ($838.8 billion) in bonds to swap for off-balance sheet or "

China raises local government debt ceilings to revive economy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Make new friends and boost hiring: How China's chip industry plans to deal with Trump

China's semiconductor industry is readying itself for four more combative years under Donald Trump as U.S. president by ramping up

Make new friends and boost hiring: How China's chip industry plans to deal with Trump
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Indonesia preparing scenarios to anticipate Trump's policies

Indonesia has prepared scenarios to anticipate the impact of potential policies from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, a finance ministry official said on Friday.

Indonesia preparing scenarios to anticipate Trump's policies
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Pakistan's Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos and playgrounds because of pollution

Pakistan's eastern Punjab province banned entry to parks, zoos, playgrounds and other public spaces on Friday to protect the public from polluted air, and is

Pakistan's Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos and playgrounds because of pollution
Asia|Environment|World

Taiwan, excluded from climate summit, sets up 'war room' to watch talks

Taiwan has set up a "war room" to watch the live stream from next week's COP29 climate summit given it is not allowed to attend for political reasons, Environment Minister Peng Chi-

Taiwan, excluded from climate summit, sets up 'war room' to watch talks
Asia|Political|World

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
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Thailand plans to raise daily minimum wage in new year, says minister

Thailand plans to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht ($11.76) next year, Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Friday. "It will be a new year present," he said.

Thailand plans to raise daily minimum wage in new year, says minister
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Taiwan Oct exports miss expectations as China weighs

Taiwan's exports rose less than expected in October, as benefits from the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry were countered by the sluggish economy of top trading partner

Taiwan Oct exports miss expectations as China weighs
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Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China

Companies have been moving factories from China to Southeast Asia, anticipating Donald Trump would slap high tariffs on Beijing if he

Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China
Asia|World

Myanmar's war-torn Rakhine faces famine with 2 million people at risk, UN says

Myanmar's war-ravaged Rakhine state could face imminent famine according to a United Nations report, which estimates that more than two million people could be at the risk

Myanmar's war-torn Rakhine faces famine with 2 million people at risk, UN says
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China unveils $1.4 trln local debt package but no direct stimulus

China unveiled a 10 trillion yuan ($1.40 trillion) debt package on Friday to ease local government financing strains and stabilise flagging economic

China unveils $1.4 trln local debt package but no direct stimulus
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How Asia's markets could actually benefit from a Trump White House

Asia and even China are shaping up as surprisingly resilient investment markets as Donald Trump returns to the White House, with fund managers

How Asia's markets could actually benefit from a Trump White House
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China October bank lending seen declining despite policy measures: Reuters poll

China's new yuan loans are expected to fall sharply in October from September, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, signalling weak credit demand even as the central bank

China October bank lending seen declining despite policy measures: Reuters poll
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Thailand to pursue new policies to boost and protect digital economy

Thailand is pursuing new digital policies to handle emerging security threats including the impacts of U.S.-China rivalry on the economy and technology, its prime minister said on

Thailand to pursue new policies to boost and protect digital economy
Asia|Crime|Election|World

Malaysia's troubled ex-PM ordered to pay $300,000 to politician over defamatory remarks

A Malaysian court on Friday ordered former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to pay more than $300,000 to another politician in a defamation case, adding to the opposition

Malaysia's troubled ex-PM ordered to pay $300,000 to politician over defamatory remarks

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