Asia news

Sunrises and sunsets often dazzle, but they'll have a special ring to them in a few days for people in the western United States and eastern Asia: The moon will slide across the sun, blocking everything but a blazing halo of light.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sunrises and sunsets often dazzle, but they'll have a special ring to them in a few days for people in the western United States and eastern Asia: The moon will slide across the sun, blocking everything but a blazing halo of light.

THE rise in disposable income across Asia in recent years has been attracting more and more Western acts to these shores. And this year Asia’s ecstatic fans are looking forward to everything from Elton John to Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry and the Backstreet Boys, plus an incredible line up of multi-day and multi-act events.

TORONTO - The fans came for the overseas players but Canadian captain Rizwan Cheema reckons the local talent showed they belonged.

SINGAPORE - Oil prices hovered above $105 a barrel Thursday in Asia as investors awaited key U.S. employment data for clues about the strength of the economy and crude demand.

Googling at Google's Growth in Asia

Singapore is the band's choice for their first and only destination in South-east Asia. -myp

Arif Lohar, the Pakistani singer and exponent of Sufi music, brought his infectious performance to a sold-out crowd at Asia Society on Friday night.

An interview with Arjuna Mahendran, managing director and head of investment strategy for Asia at HSBC Private Bank.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - When Lady Gaga launches her hotly anticipated "Born This Way Ball" world tour Friday on what is expected to be an elaborate castle-like stage, fans in Asia will be the first to see it.

Asia are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and plan the release of a new album, a world tour and collectors' edition of their debut