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Merz proposes global alliance on rules-based trade, cites India as partner for supply chain diversification

SEOUL: Making a bold statement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed a global alliance on rules-based trade, including WTO. Merz was speaking at 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in the South Korean capital that has assembled more than 800 German companies. Merz has been on a week-long tour of East…

The Times of India · Oct 31

Super Typhoon Champi Update: Storm Cancels Over 1,000 Flights as Taiwan Braces for 'Extreme Rain'

Super Typhoon Champi has scrapped over 1,000 flights across East Asia and shut much of Taiwan, with forecasters warning of 'extreme rain', flash floods and landslides from up to 90cm of rain.

International Business Times UK · Oct 24

Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTAD

Global trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting from energy price increases and export controls. Trade between China and the US has decreased significantly, while East Asia is expanding trade with both regions. Developing economies,…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Wife of man who died after 'severe turbulence' on flight from Heathrow sues airline

Linda and Geoff Kitchen were embarking on a six-week adventure to east Asia when tragedy struck

Evening Standard · Aug 29

New Economic Gateways: How Capital Is Redrawing Asia's Urban Map

Developing Asia captured around 40% of global FDI in 2025 as Southeast Asia overtook East Asia, with integrated urban development reshaping investment flows.

International Business Times · Aug 24

The Trump Administration Promised a Pivot From the Middle East to East Asia. It's Doing the Opposite.

The U.S. military is downsizing exercises in South Korea and pulling its last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific.

Reason · Aug 18

Archaeologists find earliest physical evidence of brass-making in East Asia in southern China

Ancient crucibles found in Guangzhou offer new insights into early brass production methods. These ninth and tenth-century vessels show that local cementation techniques were employed. Residues indicate craftspeople produced brass locally rather than importing finished goods. Lead-isotope analysis suggests local raw material sources were utilised. The findings point to wider…

The Times of India · Aug 17

China bets on AI weather forecasting as extreme weather intensifies

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being tested during typhoon season in ​East Asia, where even small improvements in track forecasts can help authorities better prepare for flooding, organise evacuations and manage potential transport disruptions. The rise of AI weather forecasting has created a new arena of competition among technology ​companies, research…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

Times Life · Aug 10

Scientists looking for giant trees in Taiwan discovered a hidden forest filled with some of East Asia's tallest trees

A team of researchers has uncovered remarkable giant temperate forests nestled within the mountains of Taiwan. Utilising airborne laser scanning technology, they identified towering conifers and age-old broadleaf trees that sequester substantial carbon, acting as crucial reserves for climate stability. As an outcome of Taiwan's challenging terrain, these ancient ecosystems…

The Times of India · Aug 5