As the Southeast Asian country is featured at the book fair, here's a look at three of the Philippines' most important literary voices.Each year, the Frankfurt Book Fair-- the world's largest trade exposition for books and media-- brings together experts and audiences from all over the world,
As Japan’s opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows
Sanae Takaichi, the woman poised to become the first prime minister of Japan, faces an increasingly tricky path to power.
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16
At least 16 people have died after a huge fire broke out at a garment factory in Bangladesh, with officials warning that the toll could rise. Sixteen bodies have been recovered but were burned beyond ...
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchanged their deadliest fire in years. Here’s what we know
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared in recent days with the exchange of deadly gunfire between the neighbors that has stoked fears of a wider conflict. The fighting followed ...
Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along border
Pakistan's state-run media say clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote border region.
Asia markets rise, breaking ranks with Wall Street’s declines on renewed U.S.-China trade feud
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Wednesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street's declines after U.S. and China exchanged blows in a renewed trade feud.
Hong Kong lawmakers gave nod to all government funding requests in 4-year term
The Legislative Council ’s Finance Committee approved all Hong Kong government funding applications over the four-year term, with its chairman on Tuesday defending lawmakers’ role in scrutinising the ...
Hong Kong’s reinvention ensures its future as a thriving financial hub
From the expansion of services to experimentation in new tools, the city is becoming a one-stop shop in cross-border finance and banking It seems like only yesterday that the global financial world ...
Anwar: Good governance helped Malaysia recover RM15.5b lost to corruption, smuggling
Malaysia has saved RM15.5 billion from illegal activities and corruption related leakages over the past two years, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar ...
ADB Approves $400M Loan to Boost Insurance Reforms and Economic Growth in Philippines
The newly approved Subprogram 1 marks the first of three sequenced stages designed to comprehensively reform the sector in partnership with the Insurance Commission (IC) and other key financial ...