TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan's legislature voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades. Lawmakers ...
Japan was named the safest country in Asia for travelers, offering vibrant cities, serene shrines, hot springs, and low crime for stress-free exploration.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is the third most heat-impacted country in Asia, based on nonprofit Climate Central’s report. Thirty-seven of 51 Asian countries experienced abnormal warming, ...
More than most regions in the world, Southeast Asia has found itself in the middle of the intensifying U.S.-Chinese rivalry. Most major countries in other parts of Asia are already spoken for: ...
I would like to thank Finance Minister Kato for welcoming us today and want to express my gratitude to Governor Ueda for joining. I’m very sorry I can’t be with you in person. But thankfully ...
The rise of robotics and AI is transforming Asia’s industrial landscape, with China, Japan and South Korea leading adoption. While automation may reinforce regional trade, it also poses reshoring ...
Corruption remains a deep-rooted issue across several Asian countries, undermining progress, weakening governance, and eroding public trust. Whether due to civil conflict, fragile institutions, or ...
The rise of China and its growing assertiveness present both a challenge and an opportunity for the United States to strengthen its alliances and partnerships across Asia. While countries like Japan, ...