Asia

Faster processor but lacks 5G technology

Asian countries must set more ambitious goals to contribute to global efforts to curb climate change, says UN

Following Washington's withdrawal from the INF treaty

ADB expects group of 45 countries in Asia-Pacific region to grow 5.7% this year

As Imran's govt aims to find its footing in the global institution

Real income gains of the project in Pakistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Thailand could be above eight per cent

Air pollution is also the main environmental cause of numerous diseases

Says overall tax burden on companies is about 40% of profit, which increases business cost

Xi, Imran Khan, Vladmir Putin, Mohammad bin Mahatir speak at BRI summit

With nearly two decades of strong economic growth

Tapping their massive user networks for business and following a trail blazed in China by tech giants

Global LNG supply poised to rise 35 million tonnes this year

Crown prince to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on his two-day trip following visits to Pak, India

NASA-led study predicts drier future for Pakistan, India and China

In its outlook update, bank expects Asia to meet growth forecasts for this year and next

Fearing a price spike, Washington granted sanctions waivers to 8 nations

Amid rising trade war, global economy shows signs of shifting into lower gear

An India-Bangladesh final highlighted the recently concluded Asia Cup

Says it will not saddle countries with debt they cannot repay

Land area size of India will be needed for additional food production: report

Pakistan has the potential to be another of Asia’s success stories

Countries at most risk include those that consume most rice such as Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia

Study by Lowy Institute highlights that global wealth and power is rapidly shifting eastwards

Malaysia has the highest rates of obesity in Asia

In Britain, its 75 remaining shops will close within six weeks

Middle East accounts for 32 per cent of all arms imports worldwide, according to research

What has prompted a surge in aggressive rhetoric from followers of a faith that is equated with non-violence?

The aim of the channel is to bridge the gap between ethnic communities and create awareness through local content

Tiny island nation was plunged into crisis when top court ordered release of nine political prisoners last week

Besides Japan, he will visit South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines

Trump stopped in Hawaii ahead of a tour of Asia lasting nearly two weeks

The visit will take Trump to five East Asian countries — China, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea and Vietnam

Several other markets in the region are also sitting at multi-year high

The tensions have the potential to affect trade as well as the availability and access to external finance

A growing number of people who move to cities lack access to basic services, housing and jobs, said bank's regional VP

In China, a loyal Apple customer said the improved camera was one of the reasons she purchased the new device

'Parts of Asia risk becoming old before becoming rich'

'We make all our users sign pledge that they will not discriminate, exhibit hatred', says co-founder

Concerns spread to Indonesia about militant attacks

Online survey engaged 2,500 respondents aged 15 to 30 years in Asian markets

Pyongyang has launched a series of missiles this year, including a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range projectile this month

Gay marriage is currently legal in only around 20 countries around the world, 13 of which are in Europe.

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Luxury hotels have been booked out and security forces deployed across Bali

More than half the world's adults with high blood pressure in 2015 lived in Asia

Experts come together to discuss inter-regional connectivity

FBI said market-favourite Hillary Clinton would not face charges over her use of a private email server

Iran has the world's biggest gas reserves and the third largest oil reserves

Worldwide, more than 200 million girls and women are believed to have undergone female genital cutting or mutilation