Japan’s economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Pedestrians stand in front of an electronic quotation board displaying the numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on…
China consumer inflation rises less than expected in January as producer price deflation persists
Chinese consumers are experiencing “luxury shame” similar to what happened in the U.S. during the 2008-09 financial crisis,…
China lashes out at UK expansion of visa scheme following Jimmy Lai conviction
Sebastian Lai, son of Jimmy Lai speaks during a press conference outside Downing street in London on Sept.…
Hong Kong media baron and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
TOPSHOT – Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (R) is escorted into a Hong Kong Correctional Services van outside the…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 skyrockets over 5% to hit record high as Takaichi secures historic mandate
Bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise hours. Vladimir Zakharov | Moment | Getty Images…
Trump reportedly says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China as Starmer seeks diplomatic reset
US President Donald Trump greets Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a summit on Gaza, Egypt, in Sharm…
India and European Union have closed a ‘landmark’ free trade deal, Prime Minister Modi says
India and the European Union on Monday closed a “landmark” free trade agreement, touted as the ‘mother of…
Iran briefly closes airspace as U.S. tensions rise, flights rerouted across region
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026. Kamran |…
China’s annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion as December exports beat
QINGDAO, CHINA – JANUARY 13, 2026 – The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at…
China lowers anti-dumping tariffs on European pork exporters
A staff member prepares for the arrival of Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and EU Executive Vice-President for…
India goods exports rise despite U.S. tariffs
An employee works inside a textile mill at Bhilwara in India’s Rajasthan state, on July 6, 2025. Himanshu…
South Korea stocks lead losses in Asia-Pacific as investors parse key data from China
Aerial view of vehicles being driven on the road through the central business district in Beijing, China. Vcg…