Philippines races toward cashless future as digital payments hit 64.7%
Finance Nation’s unified ‘QR Ph’ helps narrow the gap with Southeast Asia’s payment pioneers Digital wallets such as…
Hong Kong retailers hit as customers ‘head north’ to cheaper Shenzhen
Retail Border crossings surge as residents chase bargains, ‘superior’ service Chinese border officers stand at Lo Wu Control Point in…
China-US container rates hit 2-year high ahead of tariff changes
Transportation Companies rush to get holiday goods through customs before potential increase A cargo ship plies the waters…
Indonesia hit by fuel shortages, power outages as energy crisis deepens
Energy Government temporarily suspends some coal exports to address rolling blackouts Drivers of trucks, buses and other vehicles have…
The boomerang war: How Israel aimed at Iran and hit itself — Abbi Kanthasamy
JUNE 19 — There are wars that end in victory. There are wars that end in defeat. And…
Pakistani gig workers’ exports to hit record high but AI threats loom
Business trends Experts see low cost as strong point; freelancers want cross-border payments to improve Pakistan has the…
ASEAN inflation: Vietnam and Philippines hit hardest by Iran war
Inflation March data show rising fuel costs; analyst warns of ‘second wave’ in food prices A motorist fills…
Japanese stocks hit new high as AI boosts tech heavy Asian markets
Equities Optimism for more US-Iran talks lifts Tokyo market; South Korea also up 2% Japanese stocks jumped on…
ASEAN+3 growth may hit 4-year low if Iran war drags on: economist
Economy China, Japan, Korea more exposed to energy risks than Southeast Asia, according to AMRO Dong He, chief…
South Korean exports hit all-time high by value on chip front-loading
Trade Businesses step up purchases of semiconductors as Iran war threatens helium supplies Containers await outbound shipment at…
China’s Belt and Road investments hit record high on energy deals
Belt and Road Beijing tripled gas and oil project outlays in 2025 to secure supplies Chinese state-owned oil…
Thailand’s tourism revival efforts hit by Middle Eastern crisis
Travel & Leisure Industry expects up to 15% drop in visitors as fares rise, flights canceled A Thai…