German and Vietnamese government officials signed an agreement on Tuesday for closer cooperation on placing skilled Vietnamese workers in jobs in Germany. The agreement would clear bureaucratic ...
Japan allows women to participate in ’naked man’ festival for first time in its 1,250-year history
Local women in Inazawa are to join the annual Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Man festival, held in February at the Konomiya shrine
Japan coach Moriyasu appalled by racist abuse directed at keeper Suzuki
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was "ashamed and appalled" to see his goalkeeper Zion Suzuki subjected to racial abuse on social media after they lost their second Asian Cup group game against Iraq last week.
Can Iran and Pakistan forge a new strategy to quell Balochistan unrest?
Iran and Pakistan are finalizing a joint operation to clear the Balochistan-Sistan region from militants, addressing mutual concerns.
Crowds rush to newly inaugurated Hindu temple on site of razed mosque in India
Crowds rushed to visit the site of the Ram Mandir temple in the city of Ayodhya on Tuesday (23 January). India's prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the temple, having made a campaign promise to get it built.
Visa issues leave England without Shoaib Bashir on arrival in India
England began their Test preparations in Hyderabad without Shoaib Bashir after visa issues left him stranded in the UAE. England arrived in India on Sunday ahead of Thursday's opening Test following a training camp in Abu Dhabi,
China faces scrutiny over minority rights as UN body reviews record
Western countries have urged Beijing to do more to allow freedom of expression, protect the rights of ethnic minorities and repeal the security law in Hong Kong.
Down 13% In Last Six Months, Will Macau Recovery Over Q4 Drive Las Vegas Sands Stock?
according to provisional numbers from the Macao tourism office. Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands property in Singapore remains the company’s biggest profit driver, as tourist inflow into the country ... ( read original story ...)
India’s stock market overtakes Hong Kong’s as the 4th largest in the world
The total value of shares in India's stock market equalled $4.33 trillion on Monday's close, topping Hong Kong's $4.29 trillion. ( read original story ...)
Maldives gives port clearance to a Chinese ship. The move could inflame a dispute with India
Real-time index price for KBW Property & Casualty Index (KPX), along with buy or sell indicators, analysis, charts, historical performance, news and more ... ( read original story ...)