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Economy

Asian markets sigh with relief over ease in nuclear tensions

A thaw in relations between North Korea and the US has pleased investors as most Asian markets close with a lift.

09/03/2018

Chile

Asia-Pacific trade agreement signed

Japan, Canada and nine other countries sign a landmark Asia-Pacific trade agreement without the United States.

09/03/2018

Target

Turkmen section of trans-Afghanistan gas pipeline completed

The pipeline — developed by the TAPI Pipeline Company — will carry 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas a year and create about 12,000 jobs.

28/02/2018

Taiwan

Taiwan earthquake: Children rescued from tilted building

Amateur video shows the rescue of two children from the wreckage of a collapsed building in the wake of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake.

07/02/2018

China

UK eyes Pacific free trade group

Trade Minister Liam Fox says the UK wants to see how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) evolves before considering joining it, in a bid to boost exports after Brexit.

03/01/2018

Australia

Australia: paedophiles' 'passports confiscated'

Under new laws, child sex offenders are no longer able to travel freely out of Australia.

13/12/2017

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Taiwanese hairstylist scalps Donald Trump unto customer's scalp

Changhua-based XB Hair Salon also creates hair designs featuring the Lion King and Guy Fawkes among others.

06/12/2017

Focus

Georgia wants to become a hub along the New Silk Road

Strategically located along China's new Silk Road, Georgia wants to become a regional hub.

05/12/2017

Living

Pink diamond breaks Asian auction record

The diamond just fell short of breaking a world record.

29/11/2017

Philippines

Tight security at tense ASEAN summit

With big demonstrations against President Trump's visit, security is tight

11/11/2017

World News

What is all-American diner Trump eating on his Asia tour?

Trump is widely known to opt for hamburgers, well-done steak and meatloaf - all with a side of ketchup - over more exotic cuisines.

10/11/2017

Living

Melania Trump and her fashion diplomacy in Asia

Melania's low-key, high-fashion wardrobe in Asia.

08/11/2017

South Korea

"North Korea is a country ruled by a cult" - Trump

The US president has issued a stark warning to leader Kim Jong-un

08/11/2017

Japan

Japan's "black widow" murder accused sentenced to death

A court in Kyoto has convicted a 70-year-old Japanese woman of a series of killings of elderly men by poisoning

07/11/2017

Japan

Trump arrives in Japan for Asian tour

Donald Trump has arrived in Tokyo for his tour of Asia and issued a warning to nations which underestimate the US.

05/11/2017

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China's extraordinary Red Beach

The phenomenon is caused by a type of plant called Sueda.

01/10/2017

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LED night kites light up Taipei

01/10/2017

North Korea

Euroviews. View: What does Kim Jong-un hope to win?

Many commentators attribute "rationality" to Kim's regime but it is hard to see how he wins by escalating tensions

21/09/2017

Myanmar

Amnesty accuses Myanmar of Rohingya "ethnic cleansing"

The human rights group has released "irrefutable evidence of an targeted campaign" to push Rohingya people of of Myanmar

15/09/2017

Philippines

Philippines: President Duterte's son denies drug smuggling

President Duterte's son denies involvement in a methamphetamine smuggling operation as his father carries out a deadly crackdown on drug crime.

07/09/2017