But economists say a 'productivity paradox' identified in 1987 could be in effect, with gains still possible, once people learn how to utilise generative AI better

Japan was under pressure to deliver on its pledges - to invest $550 billion in the US - made in 2025 in return for lower US trade tariffs

Takaichi is looking to ramp up public spending, as data released on Monday showed Japan's economic growth fell short of expectations in the last quarter of 2025

US embassy swiftly congratulated Tarique Rahman and the BNP for their "historic victory", while even neighbouring India praised his "decisive win"

Anti-Money Laundering officials in Thailand move to get courts to allow them to seize hundreds of assets linked to online fraud in Cambodia, where a 'crackdown' is in full swing

Tarique Rahman said he was "confident" his Bangladesh Nationalist Party can regain power, but he faces a stiff challenge from a coalition led by the country's largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami.

Local authorities across China have allocated over 2 billion yuan (nearly $300m) to "directly benefit consumers" during the upcoming holiday

Businesses and governments across the world need to alter their operations and priorities to minimise impacts on nature, or face extinction, a global body has warned

The pro-military Bhum Jai Thai Party dominated the latest poll, and its leaders are now assessing who will partner them in the new coalition, and how to rev up the economy

Stocks surge after Japanese PM's huge election win, but she'll need to be careful with spending outlays to retain her popularity

Australia could be the next nation to finalise a free-trade agreement with Europe, if a deal can be reached on farm exports in the near future

Xi reminds Trump that arming Taiwan is a 'red line', while discussing developments in Venezuela and Iran. Later, news emerged of talks on a new arms deal with Russia