Police from Taiwan, South Korea, and Thailand collaborated to dismantle a cross-border drug smuggling operation, seizing nearly 20 kilograms of methamphetamine. Authorities say a criminal group from Taiwan allegedly purchased the drugs in Laos,

Imposing tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could weigh on Japan, home of major drugmakers such as Takeda, Astellas, Daiichi Sankyo and Eisai, which has been expecting strong sales growth in the U.S. of its Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi.

While the tariffs aim to boost domestic manufacturing, they are unlikely to divert production from Asia immediately.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te appealed on Monday in his Lunar New Year message for harmony between the ruling and opposition parties, amid a standoff over the opposition slashing this year's budget.

BEIJING: Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday (Jan 29), as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

Donald Trump will be sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th U.S. president at a ceremony at the Capitol Building. The 78-year-old Trump then delivers his inaugural address. On day one, Trump has pledged to sign a host of executive orders on a raft of matters ranging from border security to oil and gas production.

Remember that Coupang is still in the early stages of profitability. Meanwhile, its revenue increased 27% year over year in the third quarter, and top-line growth has been accelerating since early 2023. Analysts expect revenue in 2025 to reach $35.3 billion, giving the stock a forward price-to-sales ratio of 1.1.

China's tourism ministry said on Friday that it has begun preparations to resume group tours to Taiwan from Shanghai and Fujian province in the near future, with Taipei saying it welcomed the move.

The rumors were true. The 16GB RAM variant of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra exists, but only in select markets.

Hyun Bin, one of South Korea's most influential actors, recently stayed two nights at one of Taipei's most luxurious hotels and enjoyed dim sum at a traditional restaurant.

BEIJING: Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday (Jan 29), as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

The KMT-controlled legislature passed a budget with unprecedented reductions from the DPP government’s request, raising the stakes for the political showdown.