China's economy, the world's second-largest, has expanded at its slowest pace in almost three years.
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Vietnam man buys little piece of American dream
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese businessman Pham Dinh Nguyen flew to the U.S. for the first time, drove to a tiny, frigid trading outpost and bought his own…
China sets out school bus law after deadly
China's cabinet has issued new rules governing school bus safety in the wake of a series of deadly crashes that sparked public anger.
Revered Nepal temple in financial transparency move
One of the most revered Hindu sites in South Asia, Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, has started paying its priests fixed salaries.
Nissan to produce new hatchback in Sunderland
Nissan's new hatchback is to be produced at its Sunderland plant, the Japanese car giant has announced.
China inflation growth dims hopes of interest rate cut
China's inflation rate grew more-than-forecast in March as higher fuel and food costs pushed up consumer prices.
China sets up rare earth body to streamline the sector
China has set up a rare earth association in a bid to streamline the sector's development, as it continues to face criticism over its policies.
Sony to axe 10,000 jobs worldwide: report
Sony will cut 10,000 jobs worldwide this year as it attempts to carry out sweeping reforms aimed at reviving the iconic but loss-making Japanese electronics giant, the Nikkei…
First Arab sumo wrestler chases glory in Japan
With legs resembling tree trunks and packing the body weight of two average-sized men, sumo wrestling's "Great Sandstorm" would seem a good fit for the wildly popular Japanese…
South Korea police chief resigns over murder outcry
Cho Hyun-oh apologised for police negligence and its 'horrendous result'