Hot spell forces nationwide school shutdown
A COURT here has ordered a nationwide shutdown of schools due to an ongoing heatwave, the day after the government…
China’s economic outlook is far from gloomy
CHINA's vast economy — 1.4 billion people spread over 9.6 million square kilometers and a $18 trillion GDP — is…
South Korea exports rise for seventh month on growing chip demand
SEOUL: South Korea's exports rose for a seventh straight month in April, trade data showed on Wednesday, as strong demand…
Dozens taken to hospital after China road collapse
BEIJING: At least 31 people were taken to hospital after part of a highway collapsed in southern China on Wednesday…
Australia tiptoes around Indian spy scandal
SYDNEY: A string of senior Australian ministers on Wednesday (May 1) refused to confirm reports that a "nest" of Indian…
At least 19 killed after highway collapses in southern China (update)
BEIJING: At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday (May…
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors brace for Fed policy decision
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower on Wednesday, with traders maintaining a cautious stance on the first day of…
Oil falls for a third day as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise
OIL prices fell for a third day on Wednesday amid increasing hopes of a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East…
China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary
TRAVEL by rail and car across China surged on Wednesday, the first day of a major public holiday, as consumers…