Seoul shares closed almost 1 percent lower Tuesday as investors became more cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision and earnings releases

Bangkok, The Meteorological Department warns that areas in the North, Northeast and East will experience heavy rain in some areas. People in these areas

Kumho Tire Co. on Tuesday reported its second-quarter net profit of 80.8 billion won (US$58.3 million), up 167.1 percent from a year earlier.

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Pichit, Pichit villagers process tamarind wood into cutting boards to sell for income. There are so many orders that they can’t keep up because

Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. on Tuesday reported its second-quarter net income of 21.1 billion won (US$15.2 million), down 36.1 percent from a year earlier.

Trang, An eco-friendly idea: A carpenter in Trang transforms bamboo into containers, including drinking glasses, tea cups, vases, and food trays, which have become