South Korea’s acting leader says he will veto a spate of contentious bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament’s impeachment of President Yoon ...
Suphanat Mueanta has gone from teenage prodigy to Thailand’s main man at just 22
Still only 22, Suphanat Mueanta is one of Thailand's seasoned campaigners leading their ASEAN Championship charge.
Philippines Pushes to Expand Bond Market With $9 Debt Offer
The Philippines is ramping up the sale of government securities for as low as 500 pesos ($9) in a bid to broaden the investor base and help fund one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
Why do small children in Japan ride the subway alone?
Why do Japanese people queue so politely, and wait for green lights before crossing the road? Why, in short, is Japan so orderly? Some say the answer lies in its primary schools. As the final bell rings, a flurry of six- and seven-year-olds dash out of ...
Japan’s Genki Sushi casts wider overseas net in U.S., Southeast Asia
TOKYO -- Genki Global Dining Concepts, a conveyor-belt sushi chain operator, will ramp up expansion overseas, targeting markets with growing populations such as Vietnam and the U.S. state of Texas.
Pakistan Tries To Arm-Twist China Over Gwadar Port. The Plan Backfires.
They have a reputation, depict habitual traits, and usually find the essence of their identity in their nature. So is the case with Pakistan - a country which never fails to find itself on the wrong side of history for its conduct - with friends and foes ...
Inside India’s ‘Silicon Valley’: a city straining under pressure
Bengaluru is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley" of India. But rapid urbanization is putting stress on the city and its residents.
Factbox-What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office
India is preparing for possible trade talks with the United States, aiming for increased investments from U.S. companies and higher exports once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. While aiming to protect its manufacturers from potential U.
HSBC Chairman to lead pivotal UK business delegation to China
HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker will lead the British government's most important business delegation to China since 2018 next month, sources told Reuters, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to attract greater Chinese investment into Britain.
China Lets European Investigators Board Ship Suspected of Sabotage After Weeks of Secret Talks
Underwater fiber-optic cables, carrying transactions worth trillions of dollars a day, are central to the U.S.-China tech war. WSJ explains the battle for influence beneath the waves. Illustration: Ksenia Shaikhutdinova The Chinese government has agreed to ...