The U.S. government-backed broadcaster Radio Free Asia expects to start laying off most of its 300-odd U.S.-based staff next week due to a suspension in funding by its parent agency, according to the ...

The growing intensity of extreme weather events in Asia, influenced by La Niña ... readiness amongst businesses in the region, FM Global said. The firm emphasised the importance of adequate ...

China is firmly opposed to U.S. deployment of mid-range missile system in Asia, and the deployment is not welcomed by regional countries either, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.