Yangon, Nov 13 (AFP/APP):Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party secured an absolute majority in Myanmar's election, official results showed Friday, in a poll disputed by the military-aligned opposition and criticised
A four-nation gymnastics event has hinted at how a pandemic Olympics might work.
Hong Kong, Oct 16 (AFP/APP):Stock markets were mixed Friday, with gainers supported by bargain-buying after the previous day's sell-off, with investors growing increasingly concerned about new lockdown measures in Europe
In a landmark for the LGBTQ community, Tokyo has opened an Olympic Pride House.
Hong Kong, Sept 23 (AFP/APP): Asian investors struggled to match their Wall Street counterparts Wednesday, with markets drifting as spiking infection rates, new containment measures and still no US stimulus
Tokyo, July 20 (AFP/APP):Just one in four people in Japan want to see the coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Games held next year, with most backing either further delay or a cancellation, a
Tokyo, July 14 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday as sentiment worsened after rallies fizzled on Wall Street due to fresh worries over the coronavirus and renewed US-China tensions. The
ISLAMABAD, July 5 (online): Lin Dan announced his retirement in a social media post on Saturday, thanking his family and fans. China's two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, arguably the greatest
Tokyo : The Japanese government has banned its citizens from viewing mobile phone screens while walking to prevent any accidents, which will currently apply in the city of Yamato. According
Hong Kong, April 6 (AFP/APP): Asian markets rose Monday as some of the world's worst-hit countries reported falling death rates, providing some much-needed hope in the battle against the coronavirus,
