Gold rose to near a record high as the dollar fell after President Donald Trump signaled a less aggressive approach to China.
North Korea concludes parliamentary meeting, affirms focus on national defense
North Korea has concluded a two-day parliamentary meeting, affirming state spending for a stronger national defense, but no message was issued toward the new Donald Trump administration, according to state media Friday.
Tigers as gifts: Precedents for, problems with idea mooted by Nepal’s PM Sharma Oli
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2022 found that Nepal was home to 355 tigers, up from just 120 in 2009 — a staggering 296% increase in just over a decade.
Malaysia’s Anwar faces heat over ‘absurd’ rules on anti-corruption rally
Civic groups and the prime minister’s supporters berate him for imposing strict conditions on the march in a bid to obstruct the event.
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM’s bid to reveal royal document
Malaysia's attorney-general's chambers has sought a gag order to ban public discussion of former Prime Minister Najib Razak's judicial review claim that a document exists allowing him to serve his ...
South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power
South Korea's anti-corruption officials on Thursday requested that prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection and abuse of power for his short-lived martial law declaration.
South Korea will remove concrete structure at Muan airport, the scene of deadly plane crash
South Korea will remove a concrete structure at the runway of one of its southern airports, the scene of a plane crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on board last month ...
Yuan Gains With China Proxies as Trump Dials Back Tariff Threats
The yuan advanced alongside currencies sensitive to China’s economy, amid signs that President Donald Trump is dialing back threats of slapping higher tariffs on exports there.
China Central Bank Keeps Key Policy Rate Steady
China’s central bank kept a key policy rate steady while injecting liquidity into the financial market, signaling that it may hold benchmark rates unchanged for longer.
Macao’s next leader wants to wean its economy off gambling
In remarks on Sunday, Sam said Macao SAR will "further promote cooperation with China in areas such as trade, finance, tourism, and high technology," according to Chinese state media.