January 21, 2026 – Page 3 – From Inside Asia

Fate of South Korea’s Yoon ‘almost a foregone conclusion’ after Han’s shock prison term

Former prime minister Han Duck-soo’s conviction and unexpectedly harsh prison sentence have sent shock waves through South Korea’s establishment and cast a shadow over...

by Park Chan-kyong January 21, 2026

US Politics

FCC: Late-Night, Daytime Talk Shows Must Give Equal Time to Republican Candidates

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) told late-night and daytime talk shows Wednesday that federal law requires them to give equal opportunities to political candidates...

by FIA Staff January 21, 2026

US Politics

Trump Announces Meeting With Zelenskyy, Says Ukraine-Russia Deal ‘Reasonably Close’

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Switzerland on Thursday, saying he is confident that...

by FIA Staff January 21, 2026

World

China central bank adviser flags US debt as ‘probably not sustainable’

An adviser to China’s central bank has publicly questioned the stability of the United States’ debt – highlighting growing concerns over Washington’s fiscal trajectory...

by Mia Nurmamat January 21, 2026

World

Ex-Chinese factory worker Gao Huijun to head leading international electronics society

A self-taught former factory worker who studied for his engineering degree by night has been elected as the head of one of the world’s...

by Shi Huang January 21, 2026

Business

Asia's Best Companies 2026 Poll — open now

Every year, FinanceAsia publishes a highly recognised benchmark of Asia’s best companies, made by asking influential investors and analysts to nominate Asian companies that...

by FinanceAsia January 21, 2026

World

Australia deports Malaysian man caught with child sexual abuse material

A 26-year-old Malaysian has been deported from Australia after border authorities found over 100 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his mobile...

by The Star January 21, 2026

World

Chinese banks join the space race with satellite launches and rocket backing

Banks do not usually build space assets, but in China, lenders are increasingly leasing satellites, funding rocket firms and even launching spacecraft of their...

by Themis Qi January 21, 2026

World

Iran says 3,117 died in protests in first official toll. Activists fear it’s much higher

Iran offered its first government-issued death toll on Wednesday following a crackdown on nationwide protests, giving a far lower figure than activists abroad as...

by Associated Press January 21, 2026