Palau and Micronesia will sign updated security agreements with the US over the next two days, while the Marshall Islands could also agree to do the same shortly, US envoy Joseph Yun said

About 30 coal mines will close in India over the next three to four years "to pave way for forests and water bodies", a top official said, but that may be only a quarter of the country's mines

Data on industrial output and retail sales in April was well under forecasts, while youth unemployment hit a record 20.4%, suggesting China needs to do more to bolster its recovery

Western sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine have given a boost to China's efforts to internationalise its currency, with a dramatic increase in its use in commodity and energy trade with Russia

Strategic ties with regional leaders will be bolstered when US president visits Port Moresby on May 22. His trip to PNG comes amid a push by Beijing to set up bases in the Pacific

Vietnam, Laos and the Thai capital Bangkok all experienced record temperatures in recent days, and weather forecasters suspect these all-time highs may not last for long

The experimental space vehicle's 276-day journey in orbit was hailed as "an important breakthrough" in China's research on reusable and "affordable spacecraft technologies"

The European Union has proposed sanctions on seven Hong Kong and mainland China companies accused of selling equipment that could be used in Russian weapons in Ukraine

China condemns NATO's 'continual eastward expansion' suggesting its plan to have a liaison office in Japan is an 'attempt to destroy regional peace and stability'

Exports of Australian iron ore and coal to China rose to A$19 billion ($12.7 billion) in March, 31% above 2022, data showed on Thursday, as bilateral ties begin to warm up

The Reserve Bank of Australia, which has drawn criticism in recent weeks, stunned markets on Tuesday by hiking its cash rate by a further 25 basis points

An S&P survey on Monday showed strong growth in manufacturing orders and output, suggesting India will continue to be one of the fastest growing economies despite the global slowdown