The scheme is China's first nationwide subsidy of its kind as the government tries to tackle a looming demographic crisis.
Explainer: What’s at stake for Japan’s fragile bond market this week
Japan's bond market faces stern tests this week, from domestic political ructions and a possible hawkish shift at the central bank to global risks stemming from the Federal Reserve.
Japan Nuclear Plant Reports Triple Drone Intrusion
Japan strictly prohibits drone flights near nuclear power plants under its 2016 Drone Act, with violations punishable by up to a year in prison or a maximum fine of 500,000 yen or approximately $3,370 ...
Jaishankar junks Trump’s India-Pakistan ceasefire claims, says no phone call with PM Modi ‘between April 22 and June 17’
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar completely dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims to have brokered the ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan, saying that the two leaders never spoke ...
Pakistan EC disqualifies 3 Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers after May 9 riot convictions
According to The Express Tribune, the notification, released on Monday, stated that the ECP confirmed the disqualification of Senator Chaudhry, Member of Pakistan's National Assembly (MNA) Muhammad ...
India’s GAIL issues swap tender for six LNG cargoes, sources say
Ltd has issued a swap tender, offering six U.S.-loaded liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in exchange for six deliveries to India, two industry sources said on Tuesday.
China investigates head monk of Shaolin ‘Kung Fu’ temple
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, is being investigated by multiple agencies for embezzlement, "improper relationships with multiple women" and "fathering illegitimate ...
Days of heavy rain batter northern China, killing multiple people in Beijing’s northern outskirts
Days of heavy rain have killed at least 30 people in the norther outskirts of Beijing, state media reported Tuesday.
Watch: People rescued from flooded streets in China
At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China. More than 80,000 people have been relocated from their homes after more than 543.4mm (21.4 inches) ...
Colombo to host Asia International Digital Economy and AI in Finance Summit 2025
The Asia International Digital Economy and AI in Finance Summit 2025 — featuring the Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards — will convene global leaders on 23 October, at Port City Colombo to shape .