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Asia Worries: U.S. Iran War Could Leave Defences Against China Hollow
U.S. military operations against Iran, launched alongside Israel, are raising alarm across Washington’s Asian allies, particularly Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Lawmakers in Tokyo...
Malaysia Denies Najib Razak’s Bid for House Arrest Ahead of 1MDB Verdict
A Malaysian court on Monday rejected a request by jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at...
Nikkei Slides as Investors Brace for Key US Inflation Data; Asia Mostly Higher
Asian markets were mixed on Friday as Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.3%, reversing its weekly gains ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that could...
Asia Markets Mixed as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Asian markets opened Thursday with a mixed performance as investors weighed weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve’s looming policy decision. The Nikkei...
Asia’s Factory Slump Deepens Despite U.S. Trade Deals
Fresh PMI data shows Asia’s major manufacturing hubs are still struggling with weak global demand, despite easing U.S. trade tensions. The slowdown highlights persistent...
Asian Stocks Rally on Weak U.S. Data, Fueling Rate-Cut Bets
Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday following gains on Wall Street. Softer-than-expected U.S. economic data, including weaker retail sales and consumer confidence, fueled expectations that...
How Long-Term Coal Contracts Are Locking Asia Out of a Clean Energy Future
Decades-long power purchase agreements in Asia are keeping utilities reliant on coal-fired electricity, even as wind and solar generation becomes increasingly cost-effective. In Southeast...
AI Boom Under Pressure: Nvidia Earnings in Focus
Asian markets struggled on Wednesday as investor nerves over AI-driven tech valuations weighed on sentiment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report. The Nasdaq fell 1.2%...
Asian Stocks Climb on AI Boom, Dollar Holds Firm After Fed Hawk Talk
Asian markets rose on Monday, buoyed by optimism around artificial intelligence spending and a U.S.-China trade truce, while the U.S. dollar hovered near a...
Asia Stocks Surge on AI Buzz as Investors Await Fed and Tech Giants’ Results
Asian markets opened higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s rally driven by renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. Nvidia’s announcement of $500 billion in AI...