In a recent study, it has been confirmed that the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is not a huge threat to the growing tourism and syrup production in various parts of the northeastern U. S.

The United Nations has issued a warning saying that the avian flu is significantly spreading in Asia. The flu has already taking its toll in Vietnam and China.

Weight gain can be extra perilous for South Asians than for Caucasians, claims a recent study published on Thursday.

Even though, Asia has been lately emerging as a worldwide monetary power house, but due to the rising capital inflows, it may also face a lot of policy challenges.

The International Monetary Fund is reported to have nudged South Korea's 2010 economic growth forecast up from 4.5 % to 5.75%, urging the central bank to introduce hikes on interest rates.

Oil prices increased above $85 a barrel for a fifth day in Asia with increasing optimism of investors that demand will increase as the world economy recovers from recession.

After the unexpected life time high of technology major Apple's share price, the Asian stock markets traded higher on Wednesday as Asian technology stocks got a boost.