Behind Japan’s Trade Deal: 8 Rounds of Talks and ‘Hurrying Slowly’Justin M. LarsonJuly 23, 20250 After months of fraught negotiations with the United States, Japan clinched a deal just days before punitive tariffs were scheduled…
As Trump Quits UNESCO, China Expands InfluenceJustin M. LarsonJuly 23, 20250 Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.…
Reform, not relief, for ChinaJustin M. LarsonJuly 23, 20250 Aerial view of a villager drying Chinese fan palm leaves on July 21, 2025 in Neijiang, Sichuan province of China.Vcg…
As China launches Tibetan mega-dam, analysts say these stocks will benefitJustin M. LarsonJuly 23, 20250 China has kicked off construction on the world’s largest hydropower dam, and analysts expect the colossal undertaking to be a…
Singapore inflation remains at over four-year low ahead of MAS decisionJustin M. LarsonJuly 23, 20250 The Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSingapore’s…
Microsoft Says Chinese State-Backed Hackers Exploiting Flaws in AttacksJustin M. LarsonJuly 23, 20250 At least two Chinese hacking groups were using security flaws in SharePoint, a popular collaboration software, to breach systems, Microsoft…
Japan’s Ishiba could resign in August, local media reportsJustin M. LarsonJuly 23, 20250 Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addresses the media at the vote counting center in the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in…
Singapore is ranked No. 1Justin M. LarsonJuly 22, 20250 Singapore has the world’s strongest passport — again, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.The ranking, released Tuesday, shows the…
Ishiba’s political turmoil puts Japan at risk in U.S. trade negotiationsJustin M. LarsonJuly 22, 20250 Japan’s Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba takes part in a debate with leaders of other political…
Wednesday Briefing: Israel Expands Gaza OffensiveJustin M. LarsonJuly 22, 20250 Plus, the death of Ozzy Osbourne. Source link
Bangladesh Mourns After Deadly Plane Crash During School Lunch BreakJustin M. LarsonJuly 22, 20250 Nearly all of the 31 killed when a Bangladeshi fighter jet crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated in…
‘Bye, Bro’: British Fighter Jet, Stranded in India, Finally Leaves for HomeJustin M. LarsonJuly 22, 20250 A British F-35B took flight weeks after it was grounded with a mechanical hitch. Some locals who had embraced the…
China’s affluent harbor pandemic-era pessimism about economyJustin M. LarsonJuly 22, 20250 A study of affluent Chinese released this month by consulting firm Oliver Wyman found that 22% of respondents were negative…
Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.Justin M. LarsonJuly 22, 20250 Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is…
Tuesday Briefing: A Deadly Jet Crash in BangladeshJustin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 Plus, New Zealand wines with something extra. Source link
Chinese Officers Questioned U.S. Government Employee About His Army ServiceJustin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 The man, a U.S. citizen, is barred from leaving China by the Ministry of State Security, the country’s main intelligence…
Did Jeju Air Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine Before Deadly Crash?Justin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 Investigators found the Jeju Air flight crash-landed with only its badly damaged right engine on, but experts warned against drawing…
In Japan, Anti-Establishment Parties Resonate With a Younger GenerationJustin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 The success of new political parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite highlight the frustrations of many…
Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19Justin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 Dozens were injured after the aircraft crashed in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, according to national fire officials. Source link
Chinese Officials Helped Cover Up Lead Poisoning of Children, Report SaysJustin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 Health officials tampered with blood tests of some of the more than 200 children who were sickened by food tainted…
Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South KoreaJustin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their…
Chinese firms are waging price wars. The consumer isn’t always winningJustin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 A store in a shopping mall in Beijing on Aug. 7, 2024. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty ImagesFierce price…
China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with EuropeJustin M. LarsonJuly 21, 20250 Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on…
China holds key lending rates as softening consumer sentiment persistsJustin M. LarsonJuly 20, 20250 The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) building in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Bloomberg | Getty ImagesChina kept its…
