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China’s Foreign Currency Reserves Plunge by $99.5 Billion in January 2016
According to a People's Bank of China report, the country's foreign currency reserves plunged by $99.5 billion in January 2016. China has been running down...
North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket
North Korea has launched a long-range rocket, which critics say is a test of banned missile technology. But according to local media, North Korea had...
North Korea to Launch Satellite-Bearing Rocket on February 7
According to Japan’s government, North Korea will launch the satellite-bearing rocket between February 7 and 14. Pyongyang previously said the satellite launch would take place...
Taiwan Earthquake Kills at Least 13 in Tainan
At least 13 people have been killed after an earthquake has toppled buildings in the south Taiwanese city of Tainan. The 6.4-magnitude quake struck just...
Asian Markets Trade Mixed Ahead of US Monthly Jobs Report
Asian shares were in mixed territory on February 5 ahead of a closely watched US monthly jobs report. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed down 1.32% to...
North Korea Ready for Long-Range Missile Launch
South Korea's defense ministry and Japanese media say North Korea appears to be preparing to launch a long-range missile. Activity has been spotted at a...
South Korea Warns North Korea over Satellite Launch
South Korea warns North Korea it will "pay a harsh price" if it goes ahead with its plan to launch a satellite into space. North...
North Korea Announces Plans to Launch Satellite
According to the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO), North Korea has announced plans to launch a satellite later this month. The IMO says it has...
Asian Stock Markets Trade Lower as Oil Prices Fall Again
Asian stock markets were trading largely lower on February 2 following a lackluster lead from the US overnight and as oil prices fell again. Japan's...
Japan Stock Market Continues to Trade Higher on BoJ Negative Interest Rate
Japan’s stock market traded sharply higher on February 1 as investors continued to cheer January 29 surprise move by the central bank to cut...
1MDB Scandal: $4 Billion Stolen from Malaysian State-Owned Fund
According to a Swiss prosecutor, about $4 billion may have been stolen from the Malaysian state-owned fund 1MDB. The 1MDB fund was set up in...
Bank of Japan Introduces Negative Interest Rate for First Time
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has adopted a negative interest rate in a surprise move. The benchmark rate of (-0.1%) means that commercial banks will...
Akira Amari: Japan’s Economy Minister Resigns amid Corruption Allegations
Japan's Economy Minister Akira Amari has announced he is resigning amid corruption allegations. Akira Amari unexpectedly made the announcement at a press conference in Tokyo...
John Kerry Urges New Sanctions on North Korea after Nuclear Test
The United States and China say a new UN resolution against North Korea is needed, following Pyongyang's claim that it had successfully tested a...
Peter Dahlin: Swedish Activist Released in China
Swedish activist Peter Dahlin, who was detained in China on charges of damaging national security, has been released and deported. The 35-year-old has been held...
Malaysia PM Najib Razak Cleared of Corruption
Malaysian PM Najib Razak has been cleared of corruption in a long-running financial scandal that has gripped the country. According to the attorney-general's office, the...
Japan Stock Market Trades Higher Despite Weak Export Data
Japan stock market has traded higher, despite the latest trade figures showing exports falling for a third straight month. Its exports fell by 8% in...
Hong Kong’s Coldest Day in Nearly 60 Years
Hong Kong has experienced its coldest day in 59 years at three degrees Celsius. "It is very cold and windy over Hong Kong. People are...
New Zealand Bride Moved to Tears by Wedding Haka
The footage of a New Zealand bride moved to tears by the haka performance at her wedding has become viral after being watched more...
Otto Frederick Warmbier: North Korea Arrests American Student for Hostile Act
American student Otto Frederick Warmbier has been arrested in North Korea for committing a "hostile act" against the state. Otto Frederick Warmbier is a University...
Pakistan University Attack: At Least 19 People Killed in Charsadda
At least 19 people were killed and 50 injured in a gun and bomb attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, north-west Pakistan. Four suspected...
North Korean Scientists Invent Hangover-Free Alcohol
According to Pyongyang reports, North Korean scientists have invented a hangover-free alcohol. The state-run Pyongyang Times says the "suave" liquor will spare you wincing when...
China Economy Marks Slowest Growth in 25 Years
The Chinese economy grew by 6.9% in 2015, compared with 7.3% in 2014, marking its slowest growth in 25 years. China's growth, seen as a...
Nut Rage Scandal: South Korea Enacts Tougher Aviation Laws
Tougher aviation laws against unruly air passengers have been enacted in South Korea, after the so-called nut rage scandal which saw top Korean Air...
Yasutaro Koide: World’s Oldest Man Dies Aged 112
World's oldest man, Yasutaro Koide, has died at the age of 112 in Nagoya, Japan, local officials say. Yasutaro Koide, who was born on March...
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