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A massive earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines, prompting a tsunami warning in the Pacific. Reports indicate a 7.4-magnitude quake near southern/eastern…
Singapore is drawing attention as it previews how diplomacy might evolve through augmentation rather than replacement of human judgment, signaling a broader shift toward…
South Korea unveiled targeted measures aimed at stabilising the won after the currency weakened to its lowest level since 2009, pledging firm action against…
A fire broke out on a luxury yacht berthed near Sentosa Cove marina in Singapore, with thick smoke billowing from the vessel. The yacht…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Hongdae in Seoul for a high-profile meeting with Korean business leaders, including Chey Tae-won, Koo Kwang-mo, and Lee Hae-jin.…
Analysts say the yen’s weakness continues to influence import costs and household budgets in Japan, with policy debate centering on interest-rate gaps and the…
A new leader has taken the helm of Indonesia’s free meals agency, signaling a refocus of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship program amid a corruption…
Former Reserve Bank of Australia governor and Macquarie Group chair Glenn Stevens is named as the next chair of the New South Wales Treasury…
Unexplained gains in Vietnam’s biggest stock have confounded analysts and sparked retail-trader activity, with a small group of four Vingroup-linked stocks driving a large…
South Korea’s local elections in June serve as a crucial early test for President Lee Jae-myung and his ruling party, potentially shaping the party’s…
South Korea is tightening monitoring of its government bond market amid rising yields and FX volatility, with authorities using direct outreach to market participants…
The United States has escalated its scrutiny of Vietnam's handling of intellectual-property rights by launching a third trade investigation, amid ongoing pressure from the…
Japan is reported to make its first contribution to NATO-led PURL program, funding purchases for Ukraine. The initial pledge is described as $15 million…
Asia is emerging as a focal point for festival travel trends as fans seek alternatives to rising Western costs. The region’s music events, including…
Additions of renewable energy, lower use of fossil fuels and accelerating adoption of EVs are linked to a decline in Australia’s annual greenhouse gas…