‘Incredibly weak yen’: why economists are worried about Japan’s spending plan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was set to be quizzed by opposition parties in parliament for the first time on Wednesday, as her administration’s...
US-backed peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document: sources
The US-backed 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which became public last week, drew from a Russian-authored paper submitted to the...
Malaysian PM’s war on corruption hits snag as top political secretary quits
Published: 2:25pm, 26 Nov 2025Updated: 2:29pm, 26 Nov 2025 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s war on corruption has suffered a setback after a senior...
Is the US preparing to invade Venezuela, or sabre-rattling to make a deal?
On the face of it, the United States appears closer than ever to mounting a military campaign to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power...
This Ancient Spice May Hold The Key to Tomorrow’s Antivirals
AsianScientist (Nov. 26, 2025) –Long celebrated for its aroma and flavour, cardamom might soon spice up the world of medicine too. Scientists from Japan’s...
Italian eatery owner slammed for insulting 16 Taiwan tourists for sharing 5 pizzas
A pizzeria owner in Italy has found himself in hot water after releasing a video in which he verbally abused 16 tourists from Taiwan...
Hong Kong to boost Legco voter turnout with HK$5 million in offers and perks
Published: 1:51pm, 26 Nov 2025Updated: 4:36pm, 26 Nov 2025 Both Hong Kong authorities and a major developer are offering residents an array of discounts...
Momentum builds: ‘bigger’ Hong Kong property rebound forecast for 2026
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices rose to a 14-month high in October, while rents set a new record, according to official data, raising the...
China sets strongest yuan fix in over a year as Fed-cut bets rise
China’s central bank has set the yuan’s daily reference rate against the US dollar at the strongest level in more than a year, with...