Japan marks 15th anniversary of quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
TOKYO (AP) — Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern…
Famed Japanese artist Kusama featured in new German exhibit
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — A mirror room dappled with colored dots. Contorted, bright sculptures of flowers on a…
Ex-rapper-led upstart party surges toward a Nepal election landslide
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory…
China’s latest economic plans highlight its tech ambitions
BEIJING (AP) — Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities…
Singapore developers feel the heat as China’s property woes continue
Singapore’s developers are taking hits as China’s property downturn drags into another year, with declining rents, emptier buildings…
India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and Canada on Monday agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move…
HBO Max Continues Rollout With 12 Asia Pacific Launches
HBO Max is continuing its global rollout by debuting in 12 Asia Pacific markets. Warner Bros. Discovery will…
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
China will accelerate investment in alternative nickel supply sources and strengthen its role across the metal’s wider supply…
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region’s airports in search of gifts, food and luxury…
Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid…
UAE ‘surpassing Hong Kong’, challenging Singapore for global trade crown
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly eclipsing Hong Kong and emerging as a credible rival to Singapore as…
Japan’s last pair of pandas have arrived back in China
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s last pair of pandas have returned to China, leaving Japan without the lovable bears…