Asia
North Korea Fires Several Missiles off West Coast, Ending 37-Day Lull
North Korea launched several military missiles off its west coast toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday afternoon, ending a brief lull in its weapons testing
Samsung Named South Korea’s Top Debtor as Bank Watchlist Hits 12-Year High
South Korea’s financial watchdog officially designated Samsung Group as the country’s top corporate borrower. On Tuesday, the Financial Supervisory Service released fresh data showing that
Western China Emerges as Hotspot for Global Businesses at Silk Road Expo
The tenth Silk Road International Exposition ended on Monday in the historic city of Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, marking a massive success for regional trade. The
TSMC Powers Taiwan’s Stock Market Value Past India to World’s Fifth Spot
Taiwan’s stock market value overtook India’s on Monday, securing its place as the fifth-largest equity market in the world. This dramatic shift up the global
China’s Shenzhou-23 Crew Successfully Boards Tiangong Space Station
China’s space program celebrated a historic milestone on Monday as the three-person crew of the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft successfully boarded the Tiangong space station. This marked
South Korea and Croatia Agree to Expand Arms and Energy Cooperation at Seoul Summit
South Korea and Croatia have agreed to expand their bilateral cooperation across several critical industries significantly. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with his
Asia Stocks Surge as Japan’s Nikkei Tops 65,000 for the First Time in History
Asian stock markets rallied strongly on Monday morning as growing hopes for a final U.S.-Iran peace deal boosted investor risk appetite across the region. Traders
Fifth Volume of Xi Jinping’s Governance Book Published in Eight New Languages
The Chinese government on Monday released the highly anticipated fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” in eight new languages. According to an
South Korean Police Crack Down on AI-Generated Fake News Distorting the 1980 Gwangju Uprising
South Korean police launched a massive investigation into dozens of social media accounts accused of spreading fake news about the historic 1980 pro-democracy uprising in
South Korea to Allow Direct Foreign Trading of Domestic ETFs Amid Record KOSPI Rally
South Korea’s top financial authorities are moving fast to let foreign investors trade domestic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly. On Sunday, sources revealed that the Financial
China’s Deadly Coal Mine Blast Tests the Limits of President Xi’s Energy Drive
The catastrophic gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern Shanxi province has killed at least 82 people. While Chinese authorities initially reported a
Deadliest China Coal Mine Explosion in 17 Years Kills 90 in Shanxi Province
A catastrophic gas explosion ripped through a major coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi Province on Friday night, killing at least 90 workers. The devastating
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Demands Super Micro Fix Compliance After AI Chip Smuggling Crackdown
Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang has urged server manufacturing giant Super Micro Computer to tighten up its internal compliance procedures. His comments follow Taiwan’s
China Speeds Up New Zero-Tariff Trade Deals With 53 African Nations
China plans to sign massive new economic partnership agreements with African nations to guarantee long-term trade growth. On Friday afternoon, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo
US Depletes Missile Stockpiles in Iran War, Threatening Taiwan’s Defense
The United States military has fired so many of its high-tech weapons during its ongoing war with Iran that some administration officials now openly worry
China-Russia Trade Surges by Nearly 20 Percent in Early 2026
The economic partnership between China and Russia is stronger than ever. During a regular press briefing on Thursday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that
Sri Lanka’s Inflation Rises to 4.7 Percent as Rupee Weakens
Sri Lanka’s inflation jumped sharply in April, driven by a rapidly weakening currency and more expensive non-food items. The country’s Department of Census and Statistics
China Reaffirms Friendly Ties with Moldova, Demurring on Ukraine War
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi in Beijing on Thursday. Following the high-level meeting, the Chinese Foreign
BofA Warns Foreign Exodus From Indian Stocks Will Extend Into 2027
Foreign investors are dumping Indian stocks at a record-breaking pace, and the massive selloff will likely stretch into next year. According to a new report
Putin Leaves Beijing Without Gas Pipeline Deal as China Gains Leverage
Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his high-stakes visit to Beijing on Wednesday. He left with warm declarations of endless friendship and a stack of
Chinese Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Transform Global Physical Therapy
The Global Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Network Summit opened its doors in Shanghai on May 13, 2026. Chinese technology firms used the event to demonstrate
Japan Plans Massive 3.1 Billion Dollar Subsidy for Summer Energy Bills
Japan plans to spend a massive amount of money to help families pay their energy bills this summer. A government source revealed on Thursday that
Asian Tech Suppliers See Massive Stock Gains After Nvidia Earnings
Nvidia just released its first-quarter earnings report, and the results sent a massive shockwave across global financial markets. Asian technology companies that supply parts to
US Military Plans New Missile System Deployment to Japan Despite Local Backlash
The United States military intends to deploy its advanced Typhon mid-range missile launcher and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to southwestern Japan next