Trump’s Day 1 Executive Orders
President Donald Trump signed a barrage of executive actions hours after his inauguration on Jan. 20. He signed orders to rescind dozens of executive...
Taiwan braces for more shocks after 6.4-magnitude earthquake terrifies residents
At least 27 people were injured when a magnitude 6.4 earthquake – the equivalent of two atomic bombs – struck the county of Chiayi...
Philippines’ arrest of Chinese ‘sleeper agent’ sparks fears of widespread spying
Philippine authorities have arrested a Chinese national suspected of conducting espionage operations, recovering equipment in his possession that they believe might have been used...
What to expect in the Year of the Snake: a visual guide
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Analysis: What a crypto friendly White House means for Asia’s digital assets
January 21, 2025 Bitcoin’s valuation more than doubled in 2024, with much of that rally taking place during the second half of the year....
After 15 months of war, Hamas still rules over what remains of Gaza
As a ceasefire brought calm to Gaza’s ruined cities, Hamas was quick to emerge from hiding. Advertisement The militant group has not only survived...
Bangladesh begins special audit, stress testing of banks, as bad loans add to crisis
January 21, 2025 With many banks having lost their capital base due to huge looting by the close aides of the last government, Bangladesh’s...
8 arrested in Hong Kong for providing illegal tours, cross-border shopping services
Eight mainland Chinese residents were arrested over the past week for working illegally in Hong Kong, including providing services as tour guides, and helping...
Convergence between traditional finance and crypto native players ramps up
January 21, 2025 At a January 15 press conference, Zhang Dayong, chief commercial officer at Hashkey Group, predicted that 2025 will be the year...