IMF revises down Asia economy growth forecast to 6.5%
Noting that Asia-Pacific remains the fastest growing region in the world, IMF said as vaccination rates accelerate, the region is expected to grow by 4.9 percent in 2022.
Muslim groups oppose renaming Jakarta street after Turkey’s Ataturk
The government's plan to rename the street, in Menteng, Central Jakarta, is to reciprocate a similar gesture by Turkey.
Party leader debate in Japan sheds light on policy differences ahead of election
Up for discussion were the response to the coronavirus, economic measures during the pandemic, the distribution of wealth and more.
Floods, landslides claim 47 lives in India’s Uttarakhand
Many people still remain trapped under the rubble after mudslides caused by the incessant rain.
Umbrella union pushes ahead with nationwide rally
The labor group is demanding better treatment of irregular workers and more employment security.
More Korean words make it into Oxford English Dictionary
In all, 26 words and phrases of Korean origin have been included in the latest update to the dictionary.
World-renowned Kung Fu nuns win UNESCO prize for Martial Arts education
Through martial arts, the Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism empower young girls to defend themselves, build confidence, and take on leadership roles in their…
China’s CPC to hold sixth plenary from Nov 8 to 11
The party's core leadership reiterated the need to practice people-centered development philosophy
Malala urges Afghanistan’s new rulers to let girls return to school
It has been one month since the Taliban, who seized power in August, excluded girls from returning to secondary school while ordering boys back to class.
S Korean prosecutors to seek arrest warrant for key figure in corruption-laden property scandal
The scandal has received intense media coverage amid questions about its potential impact on Lee and next year's presidential election.