China’s beaten-down property market is likely at a turning point that will help the nation’s stocks outperform their emerging-market peers, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( read original story ...)
Temporary Opening of Iraq’s Longest Bridge
By John Lee. A temporary opening has been announced for the Hamrin concrete bridge in Diyala province, following completion of 90 percent of construction works. According to the Ministry of ...
I’m 40 and $300,000 in debt after my startup failed. I’m living on $10 a day in South Korea.
A South Korean man shares how he survives on $10 a day while carrying $300,000 in debt after his business collapsed.
South Korea economic growth roared past estimates in Q1, thanks to chips
Facility investment gained 4.8% after shrinking 1.7% in the last quarter of 2025. From a year earlier, South Korea's economy grew 3.6%, compared with a 1.6% expansion in the fourth quarter and beating ...
South Korea business confidence falls on Middle East crisis
South Korea's business sentiment index for May fell to 87.5, reflecting persistent pessimism amid the prolonged Middle East crisis. The Federation of Korean Industries cited higher crude oil prices ...
South Korea GDP jumps 1.7% in Q1, beats forecasts as chip exports power rebound amid Iran war risks
South Korea’s economy grew 1.7 per cent in January–March period, beating forecasts as semiconductor exports surged, even as rising energy risks from West Asia cloud the outlook ...
Reckitt says India business witnessed double-digit growth in Q1
Reckitt reports double-digit revenue growth in India's Q1 2026, driven by strong performance in key product categories.
North Korean hackers are running massive state-sponsored heists to run its economy and nuclear program
As North Korea's infiltration tactics grow more sophisticated, security experts say the crypto industry needs to understand what sets the regime apart from every other state-backed hacker — and why ...
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to introduce fortnightly salary system
Nepal has become the first country in South Asia to introduce a system of paying government employees every 15 days. The Ministry of Finance on Sunday decided ...
Uzbekistan Launches Tax-Free Crypto Mining Zone to Drive Foreign Investment
Uzbekistan has launched a state-backed crypto mining hub, offering sweeping tax incentives to attract global miners and position itself as a regional digital ...