Nomination Hearings to Kick Off With Hegseth: Here’s What to Watch
Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, will begin the Senate confirmation process on Jan. 14. The U.S. Senate is set to begin hearings on...
Japan’s F-35B fighter jet delay calls its defence readiness into question
A delay in the delivery of American-made F-35B stealth fighters to Japan has raised concerns about the country’s defence readiness. Advertisement But observers say...
India loves its Kingfisher beer, but 1 state is running out
India’s biggest beer-consuming state is rationing supplies of Kingfisher, one of the country’s most popular brands, after Heineken-controlled United Breweries last week suspended its...
FinanceAsia Awards 2025 — open now
January 14, 2025 The FinanceAsia team is delighted to open submissions to the 29th edition of our annual flagship Awards, the FinanceAsia Awards 2025,...
Pakistan to issue China’s panda bonds to transform economy, finance chief says
Pakistan will issue yuan-denominated “panda bonds” as early as June to further integrate its capital markets with China’s, a move that will help Beijing...
Shanghai Can’t Hold Up: High-Speed Trains, Streets, Malls All Deserted, Foreigners Gone
It’s currently the Chinese New Year travel rush in China. In previous years, trains departing from Shanghai to various destinations were always packed with...
Going big on 2025 GDP, major Chinese local-level economies unveil ambitious targets
Some of China’s economically critical provinces and cities have unveiled ambitious gross domestic product goals for this year, signalling that Beijing’s policymakers will stick...
Spies, protests and Fukushima: inside North Korea’s plot to sow South Korea-Japan discord
When Japan announced its plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, the backlash was swift and fierce – especially in South...
Taiwan’s Quemoy still stands between drums of war and hopes for peace
I have been to several tense borders over the years. I’ve seen the demilitarised zone separating North and South Korea – from both sides...