People’s Daily online news agency reported on Dec. 25 that a Chinese Food Festival was held in Astana, drawing residents ...

MOSCOW. Dec 26 (Interfax) - Supplies of Russian gas to consumers in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan) grew 20% in 2025, Gazprom Management Board Chairman Alexei Miller said during a ...

Bangkok’s reputation as a concert capital didn’t arrive by accident and the calendar for next year looks just as crowded.

Under the new framework, the South Korean government will oversee the entire adoption process. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan's government on Friday proposed record spending for next fiscal year while curbing debt issuance, underscoring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's challenge in boosting the economy while inflation ...

Nearly five years after a military coup in 2021 unseated its civilian government, Myanmar has become extremely fragmented. A civil war flared after the coup, killing thousands and leaving upward of 18 ...

Under the new budget, more than 970 billion yen ($6.2bn) is earmarked to enhance Japan’s “standoff” missile capabilities. This includes 177 billion yen ($1.13bn) for the purchase of domestically ...

Restaurants and grocery stores representing cuisines from across Asia—including Vietnam, Korea, and Nepal—line the street, and the Asian Plaza allows visitors to eat food purchased at the market.