India overtakes Hong Kong to become the world’s seventh largest stock market
India’s stock market value has overtaken Hong Kong’s to become the seventh largest in the world as optimism about the…
Singapore’s largest bank DBS beats forecast, quarterly profit jumps 17%
Southeast Asia’s largest lender DBS Group reported a 17% jump in third-quarter profit on Monday, benefiting from a high-interest rate…
American soldiers brought breakdancing to South Korea. Now it’s writing its own history
Hong Kong CNN — When hip-hop-obsessed American soldiers showed their Korean counterparts how to land headspins and windmills at US…
‘Be water, my friend’: China’s first UFC champion channels her inner Bruce Lee
Beijing CNN — A decade ago, Zhang Weili was handing out flyers to rushing commuters in front of her local…
Skateboarder, 13, becomes China’s youngest Asian Games gold medalist
CNN — Thirteen-year-old Cui Chenxi of China clinched gold in women’s skateboarding at the Asian Games on Wednesday, becoming the…
Naomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024
CNN — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in…
State Department picks veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as top China policy official
The U.S. State Department has picked veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as its top China policy official, five sources familiar with the matter said, bringing in new leadership for a part of the department…
Japan in tears after first ever win against European team in FIBA World Cup
CNN — Japanese players and fans were left in tears after the country claimed its first ever victory against European…
Everything you need to know about the four 2023 Women’s World Cup semifinalists
CNN — And so there were four. After weeks of grueling Women’s World Cup action, only Spain, Sweden, Australia and…
