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Asia

Editorial 2 months ago

PREMIUM
New year, new coach, new hope

Herdman is known for his belief in strong collective spirit and "mental toughness", which demands players maximize their physical potential.

Sports 2 months ago

A tale of two shooting stars as Li and Kim eye magical 2026

Two of Asia’s brightest talents enter 2026 from opposite directions, with China’s Li Haotong resurgent and South Korea’s Tom Kim searching for his way back.

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

Speculation grows over Jan. dissolution of Japan's lower house

Speculation has emerged within the Japanese government that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may dissolve the House of Representatives at the outset of the ordinary parliamentary session scheduled to begin on Jan. 23.

Academia 2 months ago

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A look at Asia’s 2025 winners and losers

From cybercrime and disasters to an elfin plush toy trend, here are some of the worst and best to happen in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year.

Asia & Pacific 3 months ago

Warmer seas, heavier rains drove Asia floods: scientists

Two tropical storms dumped massive amounts of rain on the countries last month, prompting landslides and flooding that killed more than 600 people in Sri Lanka and nearly 1,000 in Indonesia.

Academia 3 months ago

Asia's stocks ride a reform wave, but rough seas lie ahead

The region's flagship index has jumped more than 25 percent this year as a wave of governance reforms and fresh domestic money has started to chip away at a decade-long valuation gap with the United States.

Americas 3 months ago

New Trump strategy says US to focus on Latin America

The national security paper, meant to flesh out Trump's norms-shattering "America First" worldview, signals a sharp reorientation from longstanding US calls to refocus on Asia, although it still identifies China as a top competitor.

Asia & Pacific 3 months ago

Japan set to issue 11t yen extra bonds despite record tax revenue

The Japanese government will issue around 11 trillion yen (US$70 billion) in additional bonds to help fund an economic package, even as its tax revenue for this fiscal year is expected to rise to a record high.