After over a thousand years of tradition, the iconic "Naked Men" festival in Japan's Iwate prefecture has come to an end mainly due to an aging population and dwindling participation. End of tradition ...
Japan finmin says may have to skip G20 meet due to domestic issues
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that he might have to skip a gathering of financial leaders from the Group of 20 major economies in Brazil later this month to ensure passage ...
Bangladesh to get first ‘green’ residential project with Tk 1,080cr investment
Ananta Group, one of the top garment exporters, is going to build Bangladesh’s first environment-friendly residential complex in the capital city with an estimated investment of Tk 1,080 crore.
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Pakistan Court Nullifies Election Results Of Islamabad’s 3 Constituencies
Trending Now A Pakistan high court on Monday suspended the result of three constituencies in the federal capital after the success of the three candidates was challenged. The three losing candidates ...
How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk’s SpaceX in Indonesia
When a Chinese rocket malfunctioned shortly after launch in April 2020, destroying Indonesia's $220 million Nusantara-2 satellite, it was a blow to the archipelago's efforts to strengthen its ...
China boosts property funding with first cut in key loan rate since June
The five-year benchmark loan rate — the peg for most mortgages — was cut by 25 basis points, according to a statement Tuesday from the People's Bank of China.
Taiwan minister says China coast guard triggers panic by boarding Taiwan tourist boat
The boarding of a Taiwanese tourist boat by China's coast guard triggered panic among Taiwanese people, a Taiwan minister said on Tuesday, as tensions rise across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Singapore Airshow to feature aerial displays and the international debut of China’s C919
The Singapore Airshow – Asia's largest – kicks off Tuesday with an array of aerial displays including some by China’s COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner.
China cuts mortgage reference rate more than expected to revive property market
China cut the benchmark reference rate for mortgages at a monthly fixing on Tuesday by more than expected, as authorities ramped up efforts to stimulate credit demand and revive the property market.