Asia Economy

RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.1% Amid Persistent Inflation Australia’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), increased benchmark policy rates to 4.1% on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive …

India Scrambles to Secure Energy Supplies as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed New Delhi is facing a growing energy crisis as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts critical …

China’s Trade Surplus Hits Record High Amidst Global Economic Shifts China’s trade surplus reached a record high in the combined January-February period of 2026, bolstered by strong export growth that …

South Korean Markets Rebound as Trump Signals Potential End to Iran Conflict Seoul’s Kospi index opened more than 5% higher on Tuesday, leading a broader regional rebound, following signals from …

Oil Surpasses $100 a Barrel: Asia Faces the Brunt of Economic Fallout from US-Israel War with Iran Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Monday, March 9, 2026, reaching …

China’s Factory Activity Contracts for Second Month, Signaling Economic Headwinds China’s manufacturing sector continued to contract in February, according to official data released on Wednesday, raising concerns about the country’s …

Asian Markets Decline Amid Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook Asian markets experienced widespread declines on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns …

Trump Calls for Free Passage for US Ships Through Panama and Suez Canals Amidst Tariff Disputes Former U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for free passage for American …

Japan’s Exports Surge, Boosting Nikkei Amidst Global Trade Dynamics Tokyo, Japan – Japanese exports experienced a significant upswing in January, climbing 16.8% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations and marking the fastest …

HUZHOU, CHINA – JANUARY 27: An employee works on the beverage production line to meet the Spring Festival market demand at Leyuan Health Technology (Huzhou) Co., Ltd. on January 27, …