Japan, an island nation in East Asia, excels in blending tradition ... rather than GDP (though it didn't make the 2024 list of the 20 happiest countries in the world). Known for its monasteries ...

The East Asia and Pacific region remains one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in the world. Over the past two decades, most countries in the region have achieved strong and stable ...

Of every 100 infections last reported around the world, about 22 were reported from countries in Asia and the Middle East. The region is currently reporting a million new infections about every 6 ...