Asia

Asia covers news and developments across the world's largest and most populous continent, where billion-dollar industries, geopolitical tensions and technological innovation shape global markets and international relations. The region encompasses many of the world's fastest-growing economies and most influential technology sectors, making Asian affairs consequential for businesses, policymakers and consumers worldwide.

Stories from across Asia reflect the region's complexity: from energy markets and trade relations to corporate accountability, data security and competition in emerging industries like electric vehicles. Whether driven by government policy, corporate behaviour or market forces, developments in Asia often ripple through global supply chains, financial markets and international diplomacy, making regional news essential context for understanding world affairs.

Former PlayStation head says the rise of AAA games shut down Japan Studio because Sony “wanted to drive hardware sales with games like God of War and Uncharted”

July 25, 2026

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said Japan Studio was closed because Sony increasingly prioritised large, blockbuster games that could help sell PlayStation hardware, such as God of War and Uncharted. His comments highlight how the rising cost and commercial importance of AAA development reshaped Sony’s studio strategy, leaving less room for teams known for smaller…
Protesters celebrate resignation of India’s education minister

July 25, 2026

Protesters in India have celebrated the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan after large demonstrations in Delhi over alleged exam paper leaks and testing irregularities. The resignation matters because it follows mounting public pressure from young people concerned about the credibility and fairness of national examinations. Tens of thousands of protesters took part in the…
Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic

July 25, 2026

Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year contract, reportedly worth £10m. The 28-year-old fulfils a long-held ambition to play in the Premier League and becomes another addition to Ipswich’s squad following their promotion from the Championship. Maeda leaves Celtic after four and a half successful years, scoring 79 goals…
Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?

July 25, 2026

Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is proposing ¥370tn (£1.7tn) of extra investment across 17 industrial sectors by 2040, aiming to raise productivity, strengthen Japan’s position in artificial intelligence and reduce dependence on trade with China. The scale and lack of clear funding have alarmed investors and some members of her own party, who fear a…
The Bastion is Final Fantasy 14’s first new job for Evercold, a hulking tank with a shield and gun on each arm

July 25, 2026

Final Fantasy 14 developer Square Enix has revealed The Bastion, a new tank job coming with the Evercold expansion, described as a hulking character wielding a shield on one arm and a gun on the other. The reveal marks the game’s first job announcement for the upcoming expansion, giving players an early look at how…
Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles’ Switch 2 Edition

July 25, 2026

Logicalbeat, the Japanese studio behind the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, has confirmed it helped support Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Its involvement focused on the game’s 4K and 60fps enhancements, illustrating Nintendo’s continued use of external developers to help update major first-party releases. Logicalbeat’s connection to the project is…
‘I thought, I’ve tried everything else, why not give AI a shot?’: the long-lost family reunited by ChatGPT

July 25, 2026

Avtar Singh, who grew up in Canada believing the woman raising him was his mother, discovered as an adult that he had been born to his father’s first wife and left with his grandparents in India. Decades later, after conventional searches had failed, he turned to ChatGPT and was reunited with previously unknown family members,…
Norwegian Zombie Comedy ‘Grandmonster’ Wins Big Laughs and Top Outpost Award at Fantasia’s Frontières Market

July 24, 2026

Norwegian director Vegard Dahle’s zombie comedy “Grandmonster” won the top Outpost Award at Fantasia Festival’s Frontières Co-Production Market, earning post-production services. The project drew a notably enthusiastic response during its pitch, suggesting strong industry interest in its blend of horror, comedy and dementia-related family drama. The film follows an American dropout who accidentally causes a…
Donald Trump warns it will be ‘very bad’ for Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin if China or Russia arm Iran

July 24, 2026

Donald Trump warned that it would be “very bad” for Chinese president Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin if China or Russia were to arm Iran. The warning highlights concern over the possibility of outside powers increasing Iran’s military capacity amid wider international tensions. The article, as provided, does not include details of when…
EXCLUSIVE: ICE removes former NFL player Daniel Ogama Adongo after visa overstay, criminal record

July 24, 2026

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has removed Daniel Ogama Adongo, a former NFL linebacker who played for the Indianapolis Colts, after he overstayed his visa and was found to have a criminal record. Fox News reports the deportation as an exclusive, framing it within the Trump administration’s broader immigration enforcement drive and its criticism of…