In some ways this reflects good trends. The region’s fields are short of youngsters because so many have found better jobs in the cities. And the people left behind are living longer, because once shoddy rural health care has improved.

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Stocks advanced in Asian trading on Friday after the Bank of Japan left benchmark interest rates on hold, while gold and silver surged to new peaks as the U.

Media correspondent clubs in Asia, storied institutions once synonymous with a freewheeling press culture, are confronting a slow sunset.

Asia’s largest noncommercial art event recruited from all corners of the globe, “breaking the stereotypes of what it means to be making contemporary art in India.”

Asia’s equity capital markets are expected to have another blockbuster year in 2026, building on a surge that pushed the region to the forefront of global share sales.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Friday amid some strength in technology shares, although gains were limited by caution over the Bank of Japan’s meeting, where it is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged.

In its broader scope, Japan aims to establish a “rule-based international order” with Central Asia, focusing on priority areas of cooperation, including environmental sustainability, human resource development, and technology. However, beyond these headline outcomes, two substantive areas deserve closer analytical attention.

Agnes is actively fundraising at a valuation exceeding USD 100 million, with expansion plans targeting Indonesia, India, the Middle East (Dubai, Saudi Arabia, UAE), Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company remains open to investors interested in supporting its mission to democratize AI access for underserved markets.

Dr. Rudd served as Asia Society’s President and CEO (2021-2023) and the inaugural President of ASPI (2015-2023). A distinguished diplomat, China scholar, and leading voice on Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific affairs,

Back in January, we titled The Asia Pivot’s first issue of the year, “A Bigger Asia in 2025.” Fast forward to now, and we are proud to say that we have stayed true to that mission, reporting on the full breadth of the world’s largest and most ...

Asia-Pacific markets fall amid renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland, stoking trade concerns.

Established in 2006 by the Asia Society, the Asia 21 Fellowship program aims to discover, nurture, and empower the next generation of leaders in Asia, in order to help provide solutions to the region’s shared challenges.