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nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Russia Deports 24 Filipinos Held Nine Months Without Charges in Irkutsk
The detainees are scheduled to arrive in Manila on two flights early Sunday. Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro will greet the first group.
financialpost.comworld1 day ago
Asian Currencies Show Mixed Moves Against U.S. Dollar Over Past Month
Eleven Asian currencies recorded gains or losses ranging from plus 2 percent to minus 4.2 percent versus the U.S. dollar during the past month. India posted the largest advance while Malaysia recorded the steepest decline.
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swissinfo.chscience2 days ago
Storms damage homes in Slovenia
Severe weather hit multiple regions last week. Slovenia recorded 65 mph gusts and golf-ball hail, while Hong Kong issued its second black rainstorm warning in ten days.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Lululemon Holds Yoga Event at Great Wall, Apologizes Over Drum
The Canadian company said it failed to identify potential cultural sensitivities after more than 2,000 people attended the late-May event featuring Chinese actor Zhu Yilong.
Bloombergpolitics5 days agoUpdated
Xi Jinping Meets Myanmar Military Leader Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing for talks at the Great Hall of the People. The leaders oversaw the signing of 18 cooperation agreements during the visit.
japantimes.co.jpworld11 days ago
Philippines to Hold Maritime Border Talks With Japan Despite Chinese Objections
Manila’s foreign affairs secretary said the Philippines will proceed with delimitation talks despite Beijing’s response to the Japan-Philippines agreement.
nknews.orgfinance12 days ago
Xi Jinping Completes Two-Day Visit to North Korea, Holds Summit with Kim Jong-un
Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a two-day visit to North Korea on Tuesday after meeting Kim Jong-un and visiting the Friendship Tower, with no mention of denuclearization in the joint statements.
rediff.compolitics12 days ago
Xi Jinping Makes First Visit to North Korea Since 2019, Reaffirming Mutual Defense Treaty
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit to North Korea on June 9, 2026. The trip marked the 65th anniversary of the mutual defense pact between the two countries.
upi.compolitics13 days ago
Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping Hold Summit in Pyongyang, Vow to Deepen Strategic Partnership
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, during the Chinese leader's first state visit in nearly seven years.
upi.compolitics4 days ago
Kim Jong-un Hosts Xi Jinping in Pyongyang as North Korea Accelerates Nuclear Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened talks in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, during Xi's first visit to the capital in nearly seven years.
rediff.compolitics13 days agoUpdated
Xi Jinping Makes First Foreign Trip of 2026 to North Korea, First Visit Since 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in North Korea on June 8 for a two-day state visit. The trip marks his first foreign travel of 2026 and coincides with the 65th anniversary of the countries' friendship treaty.
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rediff.comworld13 days ago
Xi Jinping Begins Two-Day State Visit to North Korea Amid Nuclear Tensions
Xi landed Monday for his first trip to North Korea in nearly seven years. Kim Jong-un and his wife greeted the Chinese leader at the airport.
rediff.compolitics14 days ago
Xi Jinping Begins First North Korea Visit in Nearly Seven Years
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, for his first visit to North Korea in nearly seven years. He published an op-ed in Rodong Sinmun the same day calling for closer bilateral ties.
gamereactor.euworld17 days ago
US Marks 1989 Tiananmen Anniversary With Criticism of Chinese Censorship
China on Thursday accused the United States of distorting facts and smearing its political system. The statement followed comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the 1989 crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.
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rigzone.comfinance19 days ago
India Increases LNG Imports as Asian Prices Reach Multi-Year Highs
India’s liquefied natural gas purchases rose in April even as regional prices climbed above $25 per million British thermal units. Supply losses from Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz reduced monthly Asian deliveries by 5.5 million to 6 million tonnes.
thehindu.compolitics19 days ago
Myanmar’s Junta Leader Min Aung Hlaing Holds Talks With Modi in Delhi Amid Ongoing Civil War
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, connectivity, border security and defence during his first foreign visit since taking office in April.
Semaforworld20 days ago
China Expands Military as U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Asian Allies to Increase Defense Spending
The U.S. defense secretary told Asian allies they must increase defense spending if they want to buy more American arms. The comments came during a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
koreatimes.co.krworld20 days ago
Japan Relaxes Post-WWII Arms Export Restrictions
Japan's defense minister rejected Chinese allegations of militarism and outlined plans to expand arms exports to regional partners during the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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japantimes.co.jpworld21 days ago
Forbes Publishes 2026 30 Under 30 Asia List in Social Impact Category
The annual list published May 27 recognizes founders addressing food waste, infrastructure, and social services across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President Following Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment and Removal
Lee Jae-myung took office on June 4, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The new administration has advanced trade, security, and domestic reforms.
manilatimes.netfinance23 days ago
Philippines Receives First Iranian Crude Cargo Since Hormuz Blockade
A Suezmax tanker delivered Iranian crude to the Bataan refinery in mid-May after a ship-to-ship transfer near Singapore. The shipment marks the first Iranian oil cargo received by the Philippines since the Strait of Hormuz disruption began.
rnz.co.nzfinance24 days ago
Super El Niño Forms in Pacific Ocean
Drought and high temperatures linked to a potential Super El Nino this summer are expected to increase electricity demand across Asia while oil and gas supplies remain constrained.
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Bloombergworld25 days ago
Bank of Singapore Increases Hiring to Target Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients in Asia
Bank of Singapore is expanding its recruitment efforts as it focuses on attracting ultra-high-net-worth clients across Asia. The Business Times reported the development on Wednesday.
Euronewsworld26 days ago
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Official Calls for Coordinated MDB Action on Digital Infrastructure
Hun Kim, Chief Partnerships Officer of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, wrote that multilateral development banks should coordinate to attract private capital for digital infrastructure across Asia. The opinion piece outlines gaps in basic connectivity and AI readiness i…
indiatoday.intoday.infinance26 days ago
Venezuelan Oil Shipments to India Increase 50 Percent
Venezuelan crude deliveries to India increased roughly 50 percent in the most recent quarter. The rise follows the blockage of about one-fifth of global crude trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
mondoweiss.netfinance27 days ago
Asian Philanthropic Groups Increase Climate Funding as U.S. and Europe Cut Aid
Asian organizations are expanding support for climate projects after the United States and several European countries reduced international climate assistance. Reports show current funding covers only a fraction of estimated regional needs.
onemileatatime.comfinance27 days ago
Rosewood Hotels Sets 16-Week Paid Parental Leave Policy for All Employees
The Hong Kong-based hotel chain introduced a global parental leave benefit offering 16 weeks of fully paid leave to every employee, regardless of gender, seniority, or whether the child is adopted. The policy exceeds statutory minimums in most Asian markets where the company oper…
Al Jazeeraworld27 days ago
China, India Increase Brazilian Crude Imports After Hormuz Disruptions
China and India increased purchases of Brazilian oil between January and May 2026 as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faced continued restrictions. Data from Kpler showed average daily imports from Brazil rising to 1.8 million barrels.
financialpost.comfinance30 days ago
Asian Currencies Face Pressure From Rising Oil Prices and Strong Dollar
Rising oil prices and a stronger dollar are placing pressure on Asian foreign-exchange reserves. The reserves were accumulated after the 1997 financial crisis.
techcentral.co.zatechnology32 days ago
Samsung, TSMC shares gain on AI demand
Samsung and TSMC shares have increased as demand for AI-related chips grows. The gains have affected stock markets in South Korea and Taiwan.
deadline.comfinance34 days ago
Hien Truong Wins Men's Singles at 2026 Kuala Lumpur Open
Hien Truong defeated Hung Anh Nguyen and Nasa Hatakeyama to win the men's singles title at the 2026 Panas Kuala Lumpur Open. Several lower-seeded players advanced past top seeds in both men's and women's draws.
indianexpress.comfinance40 days ago
Bhutan Offers Zero Corporate and Capital Gains Tax Plus Fast-Track Licensing for Regulated Crypto Firms in Gelephu
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City has introduced an accelerated licensing pathway for globally regulated crypto firms. The initiative provides integrated regulatory and banking access along with 0% corporate tax and zero capital gains tax for qualifying companies. @CoinDesk repor…
Breaking Defensepolitics41 days ago
Taiwan Legislature Passes NT$780 Billion Supplementary Defense Budget After Cutting Domestic Missile Programs
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed the pared-back spending measure on Friday in a 59-0 vote, with Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers abstaining. The funds are restricted to two U.S. arms packages and do not include earlier proposals for domestic defense program…
TechCrunchtechnology41 days ago
Config Raises $27 Million Seed Round at Over $200 Million Valuation
The Seoul- and San Jose-based startup building the data layer for robotic foundation models closed an oversubscribed seed at a valuation exceeding $200 million. The round brings Config’s total funding to $35 million as it scales human motion data collection toward one million hou…
japantimes.co.jpworld45 days ago
China Court Sentences Former Defense Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to Suspended Death Penalty for Bribery
A Chinese court sentenced former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on bribery charges. The sentences are expected to be commuted to life imprisonment without parole after the reprieve period. The case forms part of a broader series of p…
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MarketWatchfinance46 days ago
Samsung Electronics Hits $1 Trillion Market Value
Samsung Electronics hit a $1 trillion market valuation on May 6, 2026, after shares rallied 11% early in the session. The South Korean company became the second Asian firm to reach the milestone after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Booming demand for artificial intelligen…
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ibtimes.co.ukfinance52 days ago
China Allows State-Owned Refiners to Export Limited Fuels to Asian Customers
China has permitted state-owned refiners to export some gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to select regular customers in Asia. This move indicates an easing of a previous ban on such shipments. The development affects fuel exports from the country.
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user:Atsasebo / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)finance56 days ago
Tanker Arrival in Asia Highlights Ongoing Crude Oil Shortages
A tanker arrival in Asia has drawn significant media attention due to persistent crude oil shortages in the region. This unusual focus on a routine shipment underscores the severity of supply constraints. Energy analysts are monitoring the situation for potential effects on globa…
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en.antaranews.combusiness59 days ago
6th Asian Beach Games Begin in China's Sanya with 45 Delegations, Following Two COVID-Related Postponements
The 6th Asian Beach Games commenced on April 23, 2026, in Sanya, China, following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin declared the event open during a seaside ceremony. The games feature 14 sports and draw around 10,000 participants, including…
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Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Company Plans IPO in Second Half of 2028
A Vietnamese ride-hailing taxi company intends to launch an initial public offering in the latter part of 2028, as announced by its founder. The company is owned by Pham Nhat Vuong, identified as Vietnam's richest man. No details on the exchange or expected valuation were disclos…
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Mercuria Energy Plans to Raise at Least $200 Million in Asia Financing
Mercuria Energy is seeking at least $200 million in financing from Asia amid rising costs from the Iran war. Commodity traders are turning to alternative funding sources. The move reflects broader challenges in purchasing cargoes due to the conflict.
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British Airways Adjusts Flight Routes by Reducing Middle East Services and Expanding Asia and Africa Operations
British Airways has announced reductions in flights to the Middle East while planning increases to destinations in Asia and Africa. A spokesperson confirmed the changes, which reflect shifts in regional demand and operational priorities. The adjustments aim to optimize the airlin…
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