A roundup of recent Philippine political news, including challenges to the Duterte family in Davao, a textbook scammer's conviction, rising election costs, and US diplomatic ties. Read more...

A look at current business trends, from niche credit cards and rising car prices to the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and the basics of business term loans. Read more...

A summary of key economic developments in Central Asia, including infrastructure projects in Iran, investment in Kazakhstan's oil sector, and banking trends in Uzbekistan. Read more...

Japan faces its worst wildfires in decades, while an author shares personal stories of overcoming challenges, from passport woes to finding purpose in life, and even the chaos of gardening. Read more...