How one election in Japan could upend bond markets and global finance
Compared with the turmoil threatened by US President Donald Trump’s actions in everything from geopolitics to trade, the outcome of Japan’s parliamentary lower house...
Will India warm to Russia’s bid to revive troika with China?
Russia’s call to revive a troika with China and India is unlikely to be greeted with enthusiasm by New Delhi, with critics pointing to...
Japan eateries limit entry based on age to ensure younger patrons can enjoy, make noise freely
Some restaurants in Tokyo have ignited controversy for reportedly enforcing age restrictions on their patrons, with some allowing entry only for people over 25...
China slaps US$3.7 million fine on Kuaishou over live-streaming e-commerce violation
Chinese regulators have slapped a 26 million yuan (US$3.7 million) fine on a unit of Kuaishou Technology, operator of the country’s No 2 short...
Singaporean convict returns to jail voluntarily 4 days after being freed by accident
A man who was sentenced to jail in Singapore over an altercation with the police was released on the same day he was sentenced...
Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling
Hong Kong’s health minister is seeking to amend laws to reform and expedite the complaint system of a medical watchdog, but has warned against...
China’s Wingtech, owner of Nexperia, expects wider loss amid row over Dutch chipmaker
Wingtech Technology, the Chinese owner of chipmaker Nexperia, is expected to post a loss of between 9 billion yuan (US$1.3 billion) and 13.5 billion...
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor convicted for sexually abusing indigenous girls
A Nevada jury on Friday convicted Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting indigenous women and girls in a case that...
China’s semiconductor firms post hefty 2025 profits amid AI boom, tech self-reliance drive
Enterprises across China’s semiconductor industry recorded hefty profit growth last year, according to their unaudited financial results, driven by the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure...