Japan and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Diplomatic Engagement Amid Regional Challenges
Japan and Saudi Arabia are continuing high-level diplomatic engagement as both countries seek to maintain close communication and advance cooperation...
Asian Economy
Hong Kong’s IPO Market Gains Momentum as Companies Seek Fresh Capital
Hong Kong's stock market is experiencing renewed activity in initial public offerings (IPOs), attracting companies seeking access to international investors...
Taiwan Hosts International Forum on Low-Carbon Development and Sustainable Growth in Asia
Taiwan has highlighted regional cooperation on low-carbon development through an international forum focused on sustainable economic growth, climate-related challenges and...
Indonesia Cuts Extreme Poverty to Below 4%, Following China’s Remarkable Progress
Indonesia has achieved a substantial reduction in extreme poverty over the past four decades, demonstrating that major improvements in living...
Thailand Attracts Major Japanese Investment as High-Tech Industrial Partnership Expands
Thailand is strengthening its economic partnership with Japan as Japanese companies show growing interest in expanding investment in the country's...
Bank of Japan Policy Debate Intensifies as Officials Assess Further Rate Moves
Tokyo: Debate over the future direction of Japan's monetary policy has intensified as Bank of Japan policymakers assess whether stronger...
Japan Business Confidence Reaches Eight-Year High as Companies Report Stronger Outlook
Tokyo: Business confidence among Japan's major companies has climbed to its strongest level in eight years, reflecting improved sentiment about...
Asian Stock Markets Slide as Investors Await Key US Jobs Data
Singapore, October 2, 2026: Asian stock markets came under pressure on Friday as investors reacted to sharp movements in global...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
South Korea Provides New Clarification on National Debt and Government Finances
South Korea's government has provided additional information about the country's national debt as authorities seek to improve public understanding of...
South Korea Signals Caution on Further Interest-Rate Hikes
SEOUL — The Bank of Korea is taking a cautious approach to additional interest-rate increases, with a board member saying...
Japan Warns of Faster Rate Hikes as Inflation Pressures Intensify
TOKYO — Japan may need to accelerate interest-rate increases if inflationary pressures continue to build, a senior Bank of Japan...
NEW DELHI — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to India
The potential visit comes during a period of cautious diplomatic engagement between the two Asian powers. Both governments have shown...
China Unveils Bigger Rural Funding Push to Strengthen Food Security Through 2030
BEIJING — China has announced a broad new financial strategy aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural development through...
Japan’s Foreign Reserves Suffer Record Drop After Massive Yen Intervention
TOKYO — Japan’s foreign-exchange reserves recorded their largest monthly decline ever in August after authorities launched an unprecedented campaign to...
Thailand Inflation Accelerates to 2.53% as Fuel and Food Costs Rise
BANGKOK — Thailand’s inflation rate accelerated sharply in August, moving above market expectations as higher fuel and food-related costs put...
China Unveils New Funding Drive to Strengthen Food Security and Modernize Rural Areas
BEIJING — China has unveiled a new financial support framework aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural modernization through...
China Launches $54 Billion Capital Boost for State Banks and Insurers
BEIJING — China is moving to inject roughly $54 billion into major state-owned banks and insurance companies, launching one of...
South Korea’s Exports Break Full-Year Record as AI Chip Boom Accelerates
SEOUL — South Korea has already surpassed its previous full-year export record, powered by an extraordinary surge in semiconductor shipments...
China Unveils $54 Billion Capital Boost for Major State Banks and Insurers
BEIJING — China is moving to strengthen the foundations of its state-dominated financial system with a capital injection package worth...
BIS Study Warns Zombie Firms in Emerging Asia Could Create Wider Financial Risks
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published new research examining the growing presence of financially weak “zombie” companies in...
Russia and Myanmar Discuss Stronger Economic and Regional Cooperation
Russia and Myanmar are looking to deepen their cooperation as senior officials from both countries discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral...
China’s Property Crisis Continues to Weigh on Growth as Exports Gain Importance
Beijing: China’s prolonged real estate downturn continues to cast a shadow over the world’s second-largest economy, even as the government...
China’s Weak Domestic Demand Raises Fresh Questions About Economic Recovery
China's latest economic figures are drawing renewed attention to the strength of domestic demand, with July data showing softer consumer-price...
