Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route
By Laurie Chen and Vladimir Soldatkin BEIJING President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for
2023-10-18 13:49
How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
2023-10-18 12:50
IMF says China property slowdown will weigh on Asia's growth
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its 2023 and 2024 growth forecasts for China,
2023-10-18 11:16
Korea Takes First Step to Open Won Market by Seeking Applicants
South Korea will begin accepting registrations from foreign investors to trade the won onshore, taking its first step
2023-10-18 10:16
BOJ Discusses Raising FY24 Price View to 2% or More
The Bank of Japan is likely to discuss raising its inflation projection for fiscal year 2023 and 2024
2023-10-18 09:55
Whitehaven to Buy Two BHP Coking Coal Mines in Queensland
BHP Group Ltd., the world’s biggest miner, said it agreed to sell two more Australian coking coal operations
2023-10-18 07:15
Marketmind: China GDP eyed as global cross currents swirl
By Jamie McGeever A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.
2023-10-18 05:56
Ukraine uses US-supplied ATACMS for the first time, says Zelensky
The long-range weapons were reportedly used in air strikes that destroyed Russian helicopters.
2023-10-18 01:56
Sweden investigating damage to Baltic undersea cable
A gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia is believed to have been damaged at the same time, Sweden says.
2023-10-18 00:16
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
2023-10-17 19:51
Russia fines Zoom $1.18 million for operating without local office -RIA
MOSCOW A Russian court on Tuesday fined Zoom Video Communications 115 million roubles ($1.18 million) for operating without
2023-10-17 18:50
Bank Indonesia to stay put till year-end, cut in Q2 2024: Reuters poll
By Veronica Dudei Maia Khongwir BENGALURU Bank Indonesia (BI) will follow its regional peers and leave its interest
2023-10-17 09:53