And it’s truly black.” A hidden artery running through East Asia, the Kuro­shio has shaped life along its path for millennia.

Former Soviet republics such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are transforming Central Asia into an art destination. This year in Uzbekistan saw the first Bukhara Biennial debut and the ...

Well, here's something you don't see every day: all 2.75 billion buildings of the world shown together in a single 3D map. Reading time 3 minutes The world has a lot of buildings. Now you can see them ...

The world has a new most populous city. Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, tops a ranking that is increasingly dominated by Asia. It edged out Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and Japan's Tokyo to earn the ...

Tether's latest attestation report shows $181 billion in reserves backing its tokens, giving it immense influence over global liquidity. The company's exposure to Treasuries now places it among the ...

WSJ Tokyo Bureau Chief Jason Douglas explains how Takaichi’s summit with Trump secured a new ‘golden age’ for the U.S.-Japanese alliance. Photo: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters GYEONGJU, South Korea—A golden ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund revised up Asia's economic growth forecast on Thursday, but warned that renewed escalation in U.S.-China tensions could deal a heavy blow ...

Asia and Oceania’s elite travel brands were in the spotlight at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Hong Kong. The stars of the industry convened for the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025 to find out ...

NEW DELHI, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Tuesday higher tariffs on Indian goods exported to the U.S. would be a drag on South Asia's economic growth rate in 2026, even as it remains ...

The World Bank cut its forecast for South Asia’s economic growth by nearly a percentage point, as punishing US tariffs on India — the region’s largest economy — weigh on the outlook. In its Tuesday ...

In Nepal, it was a politician’s son posing next to a Christmas tree made from designer shopping bags. In Indonesia, it was a lavish housing allowance for lawmakers amounting to 10 times the minimum ...

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to 12,000 years. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. The ...