The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Christopher Columbus was far from the first person, and not even the first European, to reach the Americas.

Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier said Asia remains the strongest center of cryptocurrency adoption even as the U.S. renews its regulatory push, speaking Friday on CNBC's Squawk Box Asia.

Dynasties are central to south-east Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands. But they also face persistent difficulties. Heirs inherit office without real authority, patriarchs refuse to step aside and rivals – whether other families or powerful institutions –…

With a yellow straw hat and a wicked toothy grin, he bobs among crowds of protesting youngsters from Asia to Africa to Latin America and Europe -- a smirking reproach to governments everywhere.

The Labubu craze sweeping across Asia, Europe and North America has shown few signs of slowing, with sales of the quirky plush dolls from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart International Group skyrocketing in 2025.

For decades, the narrative of global sports was written in the West. The superstars, the biggest leagues, the most lucrative television deals—they all stemmed from Europe and North America.

Asian equities jumped Thursday after data showing job losses in the US private sector fanned optimism for more interest rate cuts and overshadowed a partial shutdown of the country's government.

Asia's latest seismic shocks could disrupt global supply chains and cost billions in economic damage

Shares are mixed in Asia, with Chinese markets closed for a weeklong holiday

Most of the best-rated Asian players in EA FC 25 come from Japan and South Korea.

The World Cup is in reach for Patrick Kluivert’s side and, though problems persist, things are looking up in one of Asia’s most passionate football nations