January 15, 2026 – Page 5 – From Inside Asia

Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China customers, charges a lot more for English menu

A Japanese ramen restaurant has ignited controversy by slapping a ban on Chinese customers, accusing them of being troublemakers. Iekei restaurant in the Western...

by Fran Lu January 15, 2026

World

What’s cooking? Hong Kong restaurants thinking outside the box in bid to survive

Scroll through Tam Jai International’s mobile apps and you will encounter a wave of perks, menu offerings and other choices laid out to tempt...

by Lam Ka-sing,Oscar Liu January 15, 2026

World

China pushes slow bull run with tightened margin financing rules to fight overheating

China’s move to raise margin requirements for leveraged stock trading signalled regulators’ push to steer clear of boom-and-bust cycles, while strengthening the stock market’s...

by Zhang Shidong January 15, 2026

News

CIA Releases New Video to Encourage Chinese to Divulge ‘Truth About China’

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has released a new video for Chinese citizens outlining nine step-by-step methods for establishing secure contact with the agency, according...

by Michael Zhuang January 15, 2026

US Politics

Trump Unveils Health Care Plan to Lower Costs for Americans

President Donald Trump unveils his “Great Healthcare Plan,” aiming to lower costs and deliver money directly to the American people. Trump says he will...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

Virginia Democrats Launch Public Campaign as Redistricting Amendment Advances

Virginia Democrats and allied supporters have begun a public campaign urging voters to back a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly,...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

Trump Hosts 2025 Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Jan. 15. It was the second White House...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

World

Japan’s next-generation fighter jet project set for boost as European rival stalls

Japan’s Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), its next-generation fighter project in collaboration with the United Kingdom and Italy, may be given a boost now...

by Julian Ryall January 15, 2026

World

Brazil judge orders ‘immediate’ transfer of Bolsonaro to a better-equipped prison

A Brazilian judge on Thursday ordered the immediate transfer of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro to a prison with “more favourable” conditions. The 70-year-old...

by Agence France-Presse January 15, 2026