South Koreans become a year younger under new age-counting law
Seoul scraps a centuries-old age-counting system in favour of international standards.
2023-06-28 10:26
China Lures Billionaires Into Race to Catch US in AI
China’s tech sector has a new obsession: competing with US titans like Google and Microsoft Corp. in the
2023-06-28 09:16
Asian Shares Primed for Gains; Yields Push Higher: Markets Wrap
Asian equities looked set to open higher Wednesday after a rally on Wall Street that was fueled by
2023-06-28 07:46
Time Running Out for Surprise Winner Pita to Secure Thai PM Role
Ever since Pita Limjaroenrat led his Move Forward Party to a surprise first-place finish in Thailand’s election last
2023-06-28 06:28
When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests
The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.
2023-06-28 05:17
Russia Latest: Pope Francis Dispatches Peace Envoy to Moscow
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the rebellion in Russia “was painful to watch,” in his first comments since
2023-06-27 19:28
Pasoori: Bollywood remake of hit Pakistani song divides Indians
Indians are reacting sharply to Bollywood's remake of Pasoori, a popular Pakistani pop sing released last year.
2023-06-27 17:55
Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams
The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams.
2023-06-27 17:52
Thailand to Ease Forex Rules as BOT Warns More Baht Volatility
Thailand plans to ease foreign exchange rules for domestic companies and individuals to help them shore up their
2023-06-27 16:54
Israel’s Netanyahu in Talks to Meet Xi in China, Report Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to meet President Xi Jinping in China for the first time in
2023-06-27 15:49
Law Change Makes Everyone a Year or Two Younger in South Korea
South Koreans will become at least a year younger tomorrow as the nation, which traditionally counts newborns as
2023-06-27 13:54
Japan Reinstates South Korea as a Preferred Trading Partner
Japan decided to restore South Korea to its list of preferred trading partners, the latest step toward bolstering
2023-06-27 13:28