Asia Economy

China’s Economic Pulse in May 2026: Weak Consumer Demand, Industrial Resilience, and the Road Ahead China’s economic data for April 2026 painted a mixed picture: while industrial production remained robust, …

In 1997, the concept of a sustainable online business was a gamble. While most viewed the early internet as a novelty, Hiroshi Mikitani launched Rakuten as a modest online marketplace …

China’s Economy Gains Momentum Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty China’s economy showed stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2025, defying forecasts and reinforcing confidence in its post-pandemic recovery. Despite ongoing geopolitical …

India Navigates Trade Disruptions Amid West Asia Crisis India is aggressively implementing strategic measures to safeguard its trade and energy security following severe disruptions in West Asia. Triggered by attacks …

Strategically Still: How China is Navigating the Iran War’s Economic and Geopolitical Fallout While the Middle East is engulfed in a volatile conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, China …

The Race for the Mega-IPO: SpaceX, Anthropic and the Modern Guard of Private Markets The landscape of the private securities market is currently dominated by a high-stakes narrative involving three …

Japan’s Inflation Cools in February, but Middle East Conflict Looms TOKYO, JAPAN – March 24, 2026 – Japan’s headline inflation rate eased for a fourth consecutive month in February, reaching …

Mount Fuji: A Guide to Visiting Japan’s Iconic Peak Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak and an enduring symbol of the nation, draws millions of visitors each year. Located southwest of …

Bank of Japan Navigates Inflation Risks Amidst Middle East Tensions TOKYO, JAPAN – February 5, 2026 – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is carefully monitoring the potential for escalating inflation, …

Escalating Middle East Conflict: Trump Warns of Attack on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field The Middle East is on high alert as tensions escalate following a series of attacks on …