The Latest Breaking News from Asia

UK manufacturers and retailers are not yet passing on all the costs of diverting ships round southern Africa – but can that last?

Yamaha has unveiled the 2024 YZF-R15 in the Asian market, sporting new liveries and fancy technology.

As India's marathon election rolls on, FRANCE 24 speaks to expert Mitali Mukherjee, who tells us that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP is running its campaign on anti-Muslim rhetoric. Also, Thailand's opposition leader speaks about his efforts to reform lese majeste laws. And we bring you the latest on…

Asian stocks surge on renewed optimism of global rate cuts by central banks, boosting investor sentiment amidst trade tensions.

Rice in its domesticated form is the staple food for over half of the world’s human population, particularly in Asia and Africa. Historins believe that Asian rice was domesticated in China some 13,500 to 8,200 years ago, while African rice was domesticated in Africa some 3,000 years ago. China and India are among the largest consumers…

The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film "The Beach" are facing a severe water shortage following a blistering heatwave across Asia, a tourism official and locals said Thursday.

Asian traders fought to get a recent rally back on course Thursday following a tepid lead from Wall Street but record performance in Europe highlighted optimism that central banks were on course to cut interest rates.

Record-breaking heat last month that prompted governments in Asia to close schools offers fresh evidence of how climate change is threatening the education of millions of children.

The Asia Policy Institute (API) leads by example, exhibiting a democratic and outcome-driven philosophy, ultimately ensuring employee satisfaction and profitability.

C.J. Stroud and Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons have been living life during their stay in Asia this offseason.

Asian markets built on the latest global rally Tuesday as optimism that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year continued to breeze through trading floors.