Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on his people to show an “indomitable fighting spirit” in a bullish speech on Monday in which he also praised the ruling Communist Party’s decision to clamp down the ...
Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base ‘integral’
Diego Garcia supports U.S. carrier strike groups and supply chains after an Iranian strike on Bahrain forced the Pentagon to shift logistics.
The F-4 Phantom and MiG-21 Fishbed Fought the Defining Air Battles of Vietnam
The F-4 Phantom was a far larger and more powerful aircraft than the MiG-21, but highly restrictive US rules of engagement worked to negate its advantages in combat.
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident
Aug 15 (Reuters) - A Vietnam Airlines flight bound for Hanoi returned to Munich Airport on Saturday following technical problems after takeoff, the airline and airport said. The Boeing 787 plane ...
Japan’s economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
Japan’s economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined.
Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.
Japan’s economy grows slower than expected in April-June
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew slower than expected in April-June, government data showed on Monday, as private consumption softened due to headwinds from higher raw ...
Japan’s slower growth complicates BOJ’s messaging on rate hike
Real gross domestic product grew 1.1% on an annualized basis in the second quarter as capital spending continued to slump ...
Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka strengthens capital base through Rights Issue
Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) completed its Rights Issue in August 2026, raising Rs. 806 million in additional capital. The funds raised have further strengthened the company’s ...
Philippine financial resources climbed 8.91% in first half
The Philippine financial system's total resources climbed 8.91 percent to P38.31 trillion in June 2026 from P35.17 trillion a year ago on continued growth ...