At 597 meters tall, the Goldin Finance 117 in the Chinese city of Tianjin is currently the tallest unfinished skyscraper in the world. However, after a stock market crisis and the bankruptcy of the ...
Philippines Central Bank Cuts Rates Again to Boost Economy
The rate cut was in line with market expectations, as benign domestic inflation and headwinds from tariffs and global geopolitics backed the case for continued easing.
Japan’s royal couple mourn A-bomb victims ahead of Hiroshima’s 80th anniversary
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima as the city marks the 80th anniversary of the tragedy later this year.
Japan’s debts are shrinking. Its troubles may only be starting
Japan’s fiscal position also appears healthier following a rare burst of inflation, which has boosted tax receipts. Preliminary data suggest the country recorded a surplus for the first time in 17 ...
Analysis-Japan returns to long-term LNG deals on AI boom, national energy plan
By Yuka Obayashi and Emily Chow TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japan is back in the spotlight for liquefied natural gas producers as the boom in artificial intelligence, rising costs for cleaner energy ...
Trump hosts Pakistani army chief, disagrees with India over India-Pakistan war mediation
By Jeff Mason, Saeed Shah and Shivam PatelWASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday in an unprecedented meeting that risked worsening a disagreement with India over the president's claim that he stopped last month's conflict between the nuclear-armed South Asian foes.
Pakistan’s SIFC: Old Wine in a New Bottle?
When Pakistan unveiled the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in June 2023, it was packaged as a revolutionary step to revive a flailing economy. Led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the initiative promised to streamline investment,
Exclusive: Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides
India's aviation regulator has warned Air India for breaching safety rules after three of its Airbus planes flew despite being overdue checks on emergency equipment, and for being slow to address the issue,
How China’s Surprise ICBM Test Alarmed US Pacific Ally
The Chinese military has claimed that the ICBM test launch was a routine arrangement in its annual training plan.
Social media videos of ‘PLA jet rehearsals’ heighten buzz over China’s Victory Day parade
Clips seen as providing early glimpse of scale and symbolism expected when China marks its 80th World War II Victory Day on September 3.