Turkish inflation slowed for the third month in a row, potentially allowing the central bank to maintain its downward interest-rate path in the new year.
Vietnam economy expands despite tariffs, beating estimates
Vietnam’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter as manufacturing, investment and trade gained momentum despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
China’s Travelers Pivot to Vietnam, Driving Record Arrivals
Vietnam welcomed a record number of foreign tourists in 2025, as a resurgence of Chinese visitors and relaxed visa policies helped lure travelers.
Philippine Navy scrambles to shield vital undersea cables from spies
Numerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, connecting Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong.
Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh, fifth incident in 3 weeks in protest-hit country
A Hindu youth was shot dead in public on Monday evening in Bangladesh’s Jashore district, triggering panic in the area. The incident took place around 5:45 pm at Kopalia Bazar in Ward No. 17 of …
What US Capture of Maduro Means for China’s Designs on Taiwan
The United States’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the early hours of Saturday went viral on Chinese social media, where netizens speculated Chinese …
China Needed Oil. Venezuela Needed Cash. Their Deal Faces a Turning Point.
Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question after the ouster of Venezuela’s leader.
Philippines’ Marcos Slashes ‘Backdoor’ for Graft in 2026 Budget After Scandal
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law the 2026 budget worth 6.793 trillion pesos ($115 billion) as his administration aims to revive an economy stunted by a government …
Woman chokes to death on mochi rice cake as fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.
Thousands of forced disappearances under Hasina rule in Bangladesh: Inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances finds that out of 1,569 confirmed cases, 287 fell into the ‘missing and dead’ category. Bangladesh has revealed that enforced disappearance cases …