The reimposition of steep US tariffs on Japanese goods should not have come as a surprise. Yet, the global investment community has largely responded with indifference. That’s a mistake because the significance of Japan’s inclusion in the new wave of “reciprocal tariffs” from
The BRICS group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit was a lackluster affair.
The reptile weighed around 300kg.
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 9 urged South-east Asian countries to “act with purpose” and enhance trade among each other in the face of global uncertainty, as regional foreign ministers met amid renewed jitters over US trade tariffs.
WASHINGTON - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, and stressed his determination to \"eliminate\" the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas.
TOKYO — As if Japan’s economy weren’t having a rotten enough 2025, Donald Trump just upped the pressure exponentially with a 25% tariff. The same day Tokyo got disastrous news from Washington, data showed that real wages in Japan fell the fastest in 20 months in May. The 2.9%
Vu Van Vuong said he committed the murders because he wanted to free his family from poverty.
The number of new rural content creators has soared 52 per cent on Douyin over the past year.
SYDNEY - Australia is “urgently seeking more detail” on U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs up to 200% on pharmaceutical imports, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday.
A four-day birthday bash is rolling out for Thailand’s biggest celebrity.
A hit Chinese game lets players turn the tables on love scams. Critics say it goes too far by portraying women as schemers.
BEIJING - Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred U.S. shipments last year, according to customs and shipping records, which show at least one
More than a million customers had their phone number, birth date or home address accessed.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has expressed willingness to increase imports from the US.
A durian seller said the durian season began early in July and business has picked up significantly since.
There were more than 37,000 heat wave-related deaths in China in 2023.
The Constitutional Court in April voted to uphold the former South Korean president's impeachment.
The lack of transparency around Mr Jokowi’s health has fuelled a wave of online speculation.
Schools in Fuzhou shut on July 9 after authorities activated emergency flood and typhoon protocols.
The family owes 12 trillion won in inheritance taxes.
Japan’s 2025 Defense White Paper soon will be approved formally by the Cabinet. It’s not quite fair to say that if you’ve seen one White Paper you’ve seen them all, but one can pretty much anticipate what’s coming – while hoping for something noteworthy. The White Papers
Tokyo is focusing on bolstering deterrence and response capabilities in the strategic Nansei island chain.
SEOUL - South Korea returned on Wednesday six North Koreans who had become stranded at sea earlier this year after their vessels had drifted south, Seoul's Unification Ministry said on Wednesday.
The North Koreans had expressed a desire on multiple occasions to go back home, officials said.
Experts say Beijing's unilateral move poses a risk to civilian aviation on both sides of the strait.
Hong Kong became a super aged society last year - a milestone marked by one in five residents being aged 65 or older. By 2043, this is projected to double.
She claimed her reputation as a public figure was smeared due to his TikTok video.
Chef Nagi Maehashi says she possibly spent more hours perfecting her beef Wellington recipe than on any other dish.
The investigation into the crash is focusing on the movement of the engine fuel control switches.
The annual Han Kuang drill is aimed at sending a clear signal to Beijing.
A simmering territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia also threatens to disrupt the bloc's unity.
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
Experts are divided if the drop over really means China has reached the peak of its emissions.
The hope is that national issues will not overshadow regional issues, and political parties will have enough time to prepare their candidates, the constitutional court says in a landmark ruling.
US President Donald Trump’s brinkmanship might be setting up another TACO trade. The lasting damage to a vital friendship shouldn't be underestimated, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Gearoid Reidy.
Malaysia’s most famous political daughter must prove her worth or be left behind, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday a Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker was arrested last week in Italy at the request of Washington, but the arrested man claimed he is a victim of mistaken identity.
A day earlier, Mr Trump said he planned to impose a 25 per cent tariff on South Korean imports.
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff delay provided some hope to major trade partners Japan, South Korea and the European Union that deals to ease duties could still be reached, while bewildering some smaller exporters such as South Africa and leaving
THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.
FRANKFURT - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to make his first visit to China towards the end of this year with a delegation of top business executives, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.
The two US security allies face differing challenges, in particular those posed by domestic politics.