CHINA

The U.S government charged six Chinese nationals with economic espionage, saying they stole secrets from two companies that develop technology often used in military systems, the Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

Food ration cuts plague North Korea's military, and Kim Jong-un is holding the top brass accountable. Intelligence sources said that daily food rations were cut in order to boost rice reserves, which were severely depleted.

China banks on alternative-energy vehicles to abate pollution. Next step: Incentives for heavily polluting industries to rein in use of fossil fuels.

A new app is becoming popular with doctors, business execs and anyone else who wants to keep private information private.

ChinaJoy organizers announced fines for models wearing revealing costumes, as the government promotes stricter morality.

The subcontinent's next big wave of smartphone users will include those who don't know English.

Wal-Mart Stores reported lower revenue and profits despite a rebound in store traffic compared to the same quarter last year.

Government priorities for reform include tax cuts and private funding for infrastructure projects, and another $40 billion in high-speed rail projects.

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Mong-koo had earlier met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Seoul.

Offered a better bilateral relationship as a carrot to curtail its nuclear program, the Hermit Kingdom has continued its bellicose ways.

Chicago DEA field agents confirm that shipments of Flakka from China are being seized at O'Hare Airport.

For the first time in 24 years, beer production in China dropped.

Saudi officials claim the increased beheadings show the kingdom's commitment to "maintaining security and realising justice." In 2014, Saudi Arabian beheadings ranked third in the world, after China and Iran, according to Amnesty International.

The two nations remain divided on the amount of compensation Russia will receive, as well as when the payment will occur.

China is now Vietnam’s largest source of vehicle imports as demand for heavy trucks rises.

Using the classic “lever test,” researchers found that rats were all too eager to self-administer the drug.

A steep drop in U.S. gasoline prices is expected to boost retail sales, but Americans remain somewhat cautious on spending.

John Kerry urged China to impose sanctions against North Korea, noting the regime is “not even close” to curbing its nuclear weapons program.

The high price of medication is a source of public discontent, but questions remain as to how hospitals will make up for loss of income.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in South Korea for a two-day visit.

Chinese state media say the incident highlights the economic benefit of rail links -- and the lack of transparency in China's railway planning and local governance.