China’s AI adoption may limit economic fallout of its rapidly ageing population: analysts
Declining fertility rates have long been viewed as a drag on economic growth, but the outlook may not…
Asian stocks slide as Iran war keeps oil near $100, dents rate-cut bets
SINGAPORE–Asian stocks slumped on Friday, poised for a second straight weekly decline as fast-dwindling hopes of a resolution…
Oil market reserve release fails to calm crude prices
A dark smoke cloud engulfs destroyed vehicles near an ongoing fire following an overnight airstrike on the Shahran…
Wealthier overseas fans reshape power dynamics in K-pop
March 12, 2026 SEOUL – With BTS’ full-group comeback less than two weeks away, Chinese fan communities have…
I IN designs Lulla House in Japan to make most of ocean view
Tokyo studio I IN has renovated Lulla House, a holiday home overlooking the ocean in Kamakura, Japan, creating…
Panasonic’s Very Specific Survey Is All About Photographing Kids and Trains
Japan’s love affair with train photography is well known, with train photographers, also known as “toritetsu,” occasionally causing…
Stock market today: Live updates
Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York…
Kraft Architects clads An Unfinished House with corrugated steel
Corrugated metal cloaks the long, narrow form of An Unfinished House, a minimalist house in Japan designed by…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index
A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in front of a big screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index…
Growing damage concerns amid conflict between US, Israel and Iran
Military operations against Iran by the United States and Israel are continuing, while Iran is carrying out retaliatory…
Japan, South Korea stocks tumble over 6% as oil tops $100 amid broader Asia market rout
Fire breaks out at the Shahran oil depot after U.S. and Israeli attacks, leaving numerous fuel tankers and…
Aatismo references ceramic glazes for Haniyasu House in Japan
Rough walls streaked with clay, soil and metal powders evoke ceramic glazes at Haniyasu House, a home in…