Asia
South Korea Fixes Its Market and Tech Leads the Way
For a long time, the South Korean stock market frustrated global investors. The country boasts some of the most advanced technology companies on earth. Yet,
China Races to Catch Up With US in Space
China recently reached several major goals in outer space. In 2025, the country launched rockets into orbit more than 90 times, setting a brand new
India Becomes the Crown Jewel of Emerging Markets
If you want to find the fastest-growing major economy in 2026, you look at India. The Indian stock market, tracked by the Nifty 50 index,
Japan Finally Rewards Its Stock Market Investors
For decades, foreign investors ignored the Japanese stock market. They viewed Japan as a sleepy economy with an aging population and slow growth. Companies hoarded
Nepal’s Social Media Shutdown Sparks Deadly Protests
Violent protests erupted across Nepal on Monday, leaving at least 19 people dead and over 100 injured in the country’s worst unrest in decades. The
Apple Expands in India with New Bangalore Store
Apple is significantly expanding its presence in India’s burgeoning tech market. A new retail store, located in the upscale Phoenix Mall in Bangalore, will open
Asian Family Offices Drive Surge in Cryptocurrency Investments
Asian high-net-worth individuals and family offices are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency investments, driven by a confluence of factors. These include the robust performance of digital
AI-Powered Agents Set to Transform Asian Messaging Apps
Asian messaging giants WeChat, LINE, and Kakao are poised to integrate AI-powered agents into their platforms, potentially revolutionizing how users interact with their mobile devices.
Gold Stocks Shine: Outperforming Gold Prices by 40%
Gold mining equities have significantly outperformed the price of gold itself in 2025, reversing a multi-year trend of underperformance. Year-to-date, gold stocks have seen returns
White House Slams India for Buying Russian Oil, Threatens More Tariffs
The Trump administration has sharply escalated its pressure on India, with a top aide accusing New Delhi of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through its
China Grills Nvidia Over Potential ‘Backdoor’ Risks in AI Chips
China is now raising concerns about potential security risks in Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chip. This creates a cloud of uncertainty over the U.S. company’s
Fragile Tariff Truce Fuels Export Rush for Chinese Firms
China’s exports saw a surprising surge in June, growing 5.8% as companies raced to ship goods ahead of a looming tariff deadline with the United
EU Chief Accuses China of Rigging Trade Ahead of Tense Summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched a blistering attack on China’s trade practices, accusing Beijing of “rigging” the system and demanding a
Fear Grips Bangladesh Garment Hubs as Trump’s 35% Tariff Looms
A wave of fear is sweeping through Bangladesh’s garment industry as workers face the threat of mass job losses following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement
Japan Falls Behind in AI Race, Survey Reveals Widespread Apathy
A new government survey reveals a stark reality: Japan is falling significantly behind its global peers, such as the United States, China, and Germany, in
China’s Xi Declares War on “Disorderly” Price Wars Crushing Industries
Chinese President Xi Jinping has personally escalated the fight against the destructive price wars gutting Chinese industries, using the blunt new term “disorderly low-price competition”
Beijing Sounds Alarm Over Ruinous Price Wars and Overcapacity
China’s Communist Party has issued its most forceful warning yet against the destructive price wars and industrial overcapacity plaguing the nation’s economy. In a strongly
Bangladesh’s Economy Gets Major Boost as Remittance Inflow Soars by 27%
Bangladesh’s economy has received a significant boost this fiscal year, with remittance inflows showing robust growth. Expatriates sent over $30.21 billion between July 2024 and
Japan’s Business Confidence Mixed as Tariff Fears Hit Automakers
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers showed a slight improvement for the first time in six months, according to the Bank of Japan’s latest “tankan” survey.
Trump’s Tariffs Begin to Squeeze Consumers as Amazon Prices Rise, Study Finds
American consumers are starting to feel the real-world impact of President Trump’s trade policies, as prices for Chinese-made goods on Amazon.com are rising faster than
Japan’s H-2A Rocket Soars One Last Time
Japan successfully marked the end of an era in its space program on Sunday, launching its workhorse H-2A rocket for the 50th and final time.
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of
Germany Demands Apple and Google Remove Chinese AI App DeepSeek
Germany’s data protection commissioner is demanding that Apple and Google remove the popular Chinese AI app DeepSeek from their app stores, citing the illegal transfer
Trump Administration Preparing Executive Action to Fuel AI Energy Boom
The Trump administration is preparing a series of executive actions to address the substantial energy demands of the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry. The move