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'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions

aiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday (May 20) to maintain the status quo of...

Thai PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat aims to form 'a democratic government' with 8-party coalition

Thai prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat announced on Thursday (May 18) his Move Forward Party...

Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean with 39 missing

A Chinese fishing vessel has capsized in the central Indian Ocean, state media reported on...

China April crude steel output dips as mills seek to stem losses

China's crude steel output in April fell 3.2 per cent from a month earlier and...

South Korea lifts power prices by 5.3% in delayed move

South Korea said on Monday it will raise electricity prices by 5.3 per cent to...

Thailand goes to the polls with 500 seats in Lower House being contested

A general election kicked off on Sunday (May 14) in Thailand, where a new set...

Shareholders of Evergrande's EV unit agree on restructuring deal

Shareholders of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group accepted a proposal to dispose of two...

Pakistan deploys troops to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest

Pakistan's political turmoil intensified late Wednesday (May 10) with violent nationwide protests swelling and the...

German exporters disappointed as China Q1 rebound passes them by

German exports to China fell at the start of the year as business hopes for...

China’s supercharged new-energy sector is propping up exports, but will it last?

China’s shipment value of electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and solar batteries surged by 54.8 per...

At least 22 dead after India boat capsizes

At least 22 people died when a double-decker tourist boat capsized in India's southern state...

Vietnam posts record high temperature, mercury hits 44.1°C in northern province

Vietnam reported a record high temperature late Saturday (May 6) with a north-central weather station...

COVID-19 global emergency over but risks remain, says China health official

While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the global emergency status...

Thai general election: In the south, parties dole out plans for tourism recovery

In major tourist destinations like Phuket and Krabi, visitor arrivals have yet to return to...

India's Role in Global Business: A Look at its Growing Economic Power

India is emerging as a significant player in the global business landscape, thanks to its...

Japan approves abortion pill for the first time

The abortion pill will become available in Japan for the first time after the health...