The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as one of the world's most incredible bike journeys.
Exclusive: Bangladesh election this year may be difficult due to unrest, says head of youth-led party
Bangladesh's interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety and holding a general election this year will be difficult, the head of a newly launched political party told Reuters.
Pakistan’s ceasefire deception: Terrorist infiltration attempts intensify along LoC
Pakistan is allegedly exploiting the ceasefire to push terrorists into India, with intelligence reports revealing increased militant activity at launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ...
UN slashes support for Rohingya refugees in Indonesia due to U.S. cuts, sources say
IOM's move was due to the decision by the Trump administration to cut most foreign assistance, said Chris Lewa, director of the Arakan Project, a group that monitors the Rohingya ...
Enes Kanter Freedom sounds alarm on China’s ‘war’ warning: ‘Wake up America’
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom sounded the alarm on China's "war" warning on Wednesday, imploring the U.S. to "wake up." China released a statement on tariffs.
Kulina: China’s stimulus and AI growth are sparking massive rotation
Joel Kulina, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities, highlights tech stocks facing brutal sell-offs on earnings misses while investors shift toward Chinese equities amid stimulus hopes and AI growth.
Japan’s Seven & i sells retail business to Bain Capital for $5.4 billion, plans IPO
Japan's Seven & I, the parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain, says it is selling its supermarket store assets to Bain Capital for about $5.4 billion.
Indonesia’s shakedown of Apple comes to an end
It is possible that Apple’s original $1bn figure was exaggerated. In January the industry ministry said its valuation of Apple’s AirTag factory was “far below the $1bn commitment” and closer to $200m.
Indonesia issues new rule allowing mineral exports in force majeure cases
The Indonesian government has issued a regulation allowing mineral companies to export unprocessed ore in force majeure situations, the energy ministry said on Thursday.Indonesia banned exports of raw ...
Indonesia needs to expand biodiesel capacity for B50, industry group says
Indonesia needs to expand its biodiesel production capacity by 4 million kilolitres to meet demand if the government expands the mandatory mix of biodiesel to 50%, producer group APROBI said on ...