IAS, IPS and IFS: Is India stifling criticism by retired bureaucrats?
A new rule gives the federal government more power to withhold or withdraw pension of former bureaucrats.
2023-08-09 13:28
Typhoon Khanun lashes southern Japan, South Korea; another storm looms
TOKYO/SEOUL Flights were cancelled and trains halted on Wednesday as heavy rain from Typhoon Khanun pounded southern regions
2023-08-09 13:22
Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants complain of sexual harassment
Police are investigating the women's claim that they endured 'body checks' during the competition.
2023-08-09 12:18
Foreign Outflows Give Taiwan Asia’s Worst-Performing Currency
Taiwan’s dollar had a rough run this quarter and investors fleeing Asia’s lowest-yield market outside of Japan threaten
2023-08-09 11:50
Pheu Thai to Add More Parties to Coalition as It Chases Majority
Pheu Thai, a party backed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s family, is set to unveil more partners in
2023-08-09 11:27
Singapore Minister Recovering After Surgery on Blocked Artery
Singapore’s Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong is recovering from surgery after doctors discovered a severely blocked artery
2023-08-09 10:55
Superconductor Stocks Drop in Korea Amid Doubts on Breakthrough
South Korean stocks that had skyrocketed on perceived links to superconductors fell for a second day Wednesday after
2023-08-09 10:54
More Than 40% of Japanese Women May Never Have Children
An estimated 42% of adult Japanese women may end up never having children, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing
2023-08-09 10:47
India’s Grain Stockpiles Are Key to Modi’s Pre-Election Strategy
Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India could feed the world. This year, the world’s top rice
2023-08-09 10:19
China Slides Into Deflation as Consumer, Producer Prices Decline
China’s consumer and producer prices both declined in July from a year ago, a sign of deflation pressure
2023-08-09 09:59
Shares in Asia Inch Lower Ahead of China CPI Data: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia fell Wednesday as investors await consumer and producer price data from China that’s projected to
2023-08-09 08:56
Stocks Finish Well Off Lows as Dip Buyers Step In: Markets Wrap
Stocks trimmed losses as dip buyers emerged following a slide driven by worries about the financial system and
2023-08-09 05:58