• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconLatest
Right Arrow Button IconAsia

Asia

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI
Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI

China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.

By Nicholas GordonApril 12, 2026
In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
By Didi Tang and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
Three oil supertankers sail through the Strait of Hormuz
Three oil supertankers sail through the Strait of Hormuz
By Julian Lee, Weilun Soon and BloombergApril 11, 2026
evs
Trump’s gift to China: a booming market for cheap, state-of-the-art EVs amid the Iran War
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
takaichi
Japan’s Prime Minister welcomes Deep Purple, capping 50-year love affair with heavy metal: ‘You’re my god’
By Mari Yamaguchi and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
gen z
Seeking to save Gen Z from foreign influence, China has quietly banned K-Pop for a full decade
By Ken Moritsugu, Juwon Park and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
Fortune banner
Latest Stories
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
EnergyA major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
By Michael Phillis and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
U.K. won’t take part in Trump’s planned blockade of Hormuz strait
PoliticsU.K. won’t take part in Trump’s planned blockade of Hormuz strait
By Alex Wickham and BloombergApril 12, 2026
Hungarian voters oust Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump and Putin, despite late campaign push from JD Vance
EuropeHungarian voters oust Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump and Putin, despite late campaign push from JD Vance
By Justin Spike, Sam McNeil and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
Iran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll
EconomyIran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll
By Jason MaApril 12, 2026
Here’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could work. ‘This is a big task, and it’s a big gamble’
PoliticsHere’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could work. ‘This is a big task, and it’s a big gamble’
By Jason MaApril 12, 2026
Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty
InvestingIntuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty
By Geoff ColvinApril 12, 2026
Artemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV
InnovationArtemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
Oil tankers U-turn in Hormuz as U.S.-Iran talks break down
PoliticsOil tankers U-turn in Hormuz as U.S.-Iran talks break down
By Weilun Soon and BloombergApril 12, 2026
More AsiaPage 31 of 62
Tencent loses billions in market value after the U.S. accuses the video game giant of links to China’s military
TechTencent loses billions in market value after the U.S. accuses the video game giant of links to China’s military
By Nicholas GordonJanuary 7, 2025
Adidas, H&M and The Gap bought cotton grown by children in India, rights group’s report says
PoliticsAdidas, H&M and The Gap bought cotton grown by children in India, rights group’s report says
By AFPJanuary 7, 2025
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s most populous country, becomes a full member of BRICS, a counterweight to the West
PoliticsIndonesia, Southeast Asia’s most populous country, becomes a full member of BRICS, a counterweight to the West
By AFPJanuary 7, 2025
Nippon Steel says there’s no Plan B to blocked U.S. Steel deal
PoliticsNippon Steel says there’s no Plan B to blocked U.S. Steel deal
By Shoko Oda and BloombergJanuary 7, 2025
Venture capital continued its slump in 2024—with Asian deals hitting their lowest count in a decade
FinanceVenture capital continued its slump in 2024—with Asian deals hitting their lowest count in a decade
By Nicholas GordonJanuary 7, 2025
Foreign-branded smartphones are losing a lot of ground in China
TechForeign-branded smartphones are losing a lot of ground in China
By Lionel LimJanuary 6, 2025
Vietnam’s economy smashes growth forecasts as trade-obsessed Trump returns to the White House
FinanceVietnam’s economy smashes growth forecasts as trade-obsessed Trump returns to the White House
By Lionel LimJanuary 6, 2025
Japan asks Washington to ‘explain clearly’ why Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel threatens national security
PoliticsJapan asks Washington to ‘explain clearly’ why Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel threatens national security
By Tomohiro Osaki and AFPJanuary 6, 2025
An ‘inverse cyborg’ named Botto is using AI and blockchain technology to create and auction its own art. See how it works
ConferencesAn ‘inverse cyborg’ named Botto is using AI and blockchain technology to create and auction its own art. See how it works
By Fortune EditorsJanuary 6, 2025
North Korea fires ballistic missle as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds meetings in Seoul
PoliticsNorth Korea fires ballistic missle as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds meetings in Seoul
By Hieun Shin and AFPJanuary 6, 2025
Malaysia wants Big Tech to get licensed as Asia Pacific cracks down on social media platforms
TechMalaysia wants Big Tech to get licensed as Asia Pacific cracks down on social media platforms
By Lionel LimJanuary 3, 2025
China plans to curb exports of minerals and battery technology—key to your EVs and electronics
PoliticsChina plans to curb exports of minerals and battery technology—key to your EVs and electronics
By Lionel LimJanuary 3, 2025
China to subsidize smartphone purchases in bid to lift spending
TechChina to subsidize smartphone purchases in bid to lift spending
By BloombergJanuary 3, 2025
South Korea calls off bid to arrest impeached president after standoff with security
PoliticsSouth Korea calls off bid to arrest impeached president after standoff with security
By Hailey Jo, Claire Lee and AFPJanuary 2, 2025
After BYD’s bumper December, here’s how many cars Tesla must sell to keep its crown as the world’s top EV seller
TechAfter BYD’s bumper December, here’s how many cars Tesla must sell to keep its crown as the world’s top EV seller
By Lionel LimJanuary 2, 2025
South Korean police raid Jeju Air’s office after country’s worst-ever aviation disaster
PoliticsSouth Korean police raid Jeju Air’s office after country’s worst-ever aviation disaster
By AFPJanuary 2, 2025
South Korea cuts growth forecasts after martial law fiasco
PoliticsSouth Korea cuts growth forecasts after martial law fiasco
By Sam Kim and BloombergJanuary 1, 2025
India’s central bank governor sees better 2025 growth prospects
LeadershipIndia’s central bank governor sees better 2025 growth prospects
By Ruchi Bhatia and BloombergDecember 31, 2024
China’s services activity jumps as stimulus lifts local demand
FinanceChina’s services activity jumps as stimulus lifts local demand
By BloombergDecember 31, 2024
South Korea investigators seek arrest warrant for President Yoon
LeadershipSouth Korea investigators seek arrest warrant for President Yoon
By Bloomberg, Soo-Hyang Choi and Heesu LeeDecember 30, 2024
How do you teach kids in a war zone? An award-winning edtech team explains how to support teachers in a crisis
TechHow do you teach kids in a war zone? An award-winning edtech team explains how to support teachers in a crisis
By Nicholas GordonDecember 29, 2024
Cheap and comfy Chinese cars are pushing out Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Mexico
TechCheap and comfy Chinese cars are pushing out Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Mexico
By AFPDecember 27, 2024
Japan approves its largest budget ever, boosts social welfare and defense spending
PoliticsJapan approves its largest budget ever, boosts social welfare and defense spending
By AFPDecember 27, 2024
Manmohan Singh, former Indian prime minister known as ‘Mr Clean,’ dies aged 92
PoliticsManmohan Singh, former Indian prime minister known as ‘Mr Clean,’ dies aged 92
By AFPDecember 27, 2024
Trump is set to hike tariffs. Should Southeast Asia be worried?
PoliticsTrump is set to hike tariffs. Should Southeast Asia be worried?
By Lionel LimDecember 26, 2024
South Korea’s opposition prepares to impeach the country’s acting president as political crisis deepens
PoliticsSouth Korea’s opposition prepares to impeach the country’s acting president as political crisis deepens
By AFPDecember 26, 2024
China’s finance, property firm workforces shrink for first time
FinanceChina’s finance, property firm workforces shrink for first time
By BloombergDecember 26, 2024
China’s in the driver’s seat as EV sales are set to keep growing into 2025
TechChina’s in the driver’s seat as EV sales are set to keep growing into 2025
By Lionel LimDecember 23, 2024
The U.S. launches investigation of Chinese-made chips, used in everything from cars to medical devices
TechThe U.S. launches investigation of Chinese-made chips, used in everything from cars to medical devices
By AFPDecember 23, 2024
Honda comes to the rescue of a struggling Nissan as Japanese auto giants start merger talks
FinanceHonda comes to the rescue of a struggling Nissan as Japanese auto giants start merger talks
By AFPDecember 23, 2024
1...
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
...62
Most Popular
Politics
'This is the last warning.' Iran threatens U.S. warships after they throw down the gauntlet for winner-take-all Strait of Hormuzplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 11, 2026
Real Estate
A 93-year-old refused to sell her home to the Masters golf course that’s spent $280 million on expansion: ‘Money ain’t everything’placeholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 12, 2026
Future of Work
Palantir CEO says AI ‘will destroy’ humanities jobs but there will be ‘more than enough jobs’ for people with vocational trainingplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 11, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.