Fresh trouble is brewing for China's banks. The state is injecting 520 billion yuan ($72 billion) of capital into four big lenders, hoping to spark consumer-driven economic growth. But doing Beijing's ...
China’s AI race creates tension at home
Until now, China’s AI boom has been viewed as a collective win, a show of strength that gives the country an edge over global competitors. A stronger domestic AI ecosystem helps China compete more ...
Japan’s Record $100 Billion-Plus Bond Deal Bonanza Shows Cracks
Japan’s once-sluggish credit market has grown into a regional giant that saw more than $100 billion of deals in a year, but the central bank’s shift to rate hikes may be starting to weigh on its appeal.
Japan lowers megaquake death toll estimate, but risk remains high
The Japanese government says nearly 300,000 people could be killed if an anticipated massive earthquake occurs in the Nankai Trough off the country's Pacific coast.
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s Song of the Year Entries Compared to Billboard Japan Chart Data Shows Trends Unique to 2025 Awards
Let’s take a look at the 256 songs that are up for the Song of the Year category, as compared against Billboard Japan's all-genre Japan Hot 100.
Bangladesh At The Crossroads Of The Great Power Rivalry
Bangladesh seems to be at the crossroads of great power rivalry without realising it, and its two top leaders seem to be steering the nation in two different directions, which could place great strain ...
Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation from Pakistan
Monday marks the deadline for Afghans sheltering in Pakistan to leave the country, with the prospect of a dangerous future in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead.
China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls Taiwan President a “parasite”
China's military on Tuesday said it had begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan to "serve as a stern warning and powerful deterrent against Taiwanese independence", calling Taiwan's President Lai Ching-Te a "parasite".
The US is not ready for a nuclear showdown with China, key conservatives warn Trump
The United States is ill-prepared for a potential nuclear showdown with China, key thinkers with the Heritage Foundation are warning President Donald Trump.