Trump said he would impose an additional 50% duty on U.S. imports from China on Wednesday, if Beijing does not withdraw the 34% tariff it imposed on U.S. products last week.
Ash soars kilometres into air as Philippines’s Kanlaon Volcano erupts
Kanlaon Volcano, one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines, has erupted, with social media videos showing a plume of ash rising into the sky.
Philippines’ Kanlaon volcano eruption resumes, says seismology agency
A volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Tuesday morning, ejecting an ash-laden plume reaching around 4,000 metres (2.5 miles) high, the seismology agency said.
Volcano in Philippines sends ash miles into the air
MANILA: A volcano in the central Philippines erupted early on Tuesday (Apr 8) morning, sending a plume of ash 4,000m into the sky and prompting calls for local school cancellations. Kanlaon Volcano, ...
Japan leads Asian equity bounce, yields rise on trade optimism
Asian stocks bounced off 1-1/2-year lows and U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Tuesday, as markets caught their breath after recent heavy selling on hopes that Washington might be willing to ...
Japan extends trade sanctions on North Korea until 2027
Japan will extend the ban on all exports to and imports from North Korea for two more years, as part of Tokyo's sanctions over Pyongyang's missile development and other concerns, a government ...
Japan’s Nikkei jumps 6%, rebounds from 1-1/2-year low on US tech boost
Japan's Nikkei share average rose 6% on Tuesday in a widespread rally, rebounding from a 1-1/2-year low hit in the previous session, as local traders assessed strong performances of U.S. technology ...
Japan to Get Priority in Trade Talks After Trump-Ishiba Call
Japan appeared set to get priority over other US trading partners in talks on tariffs, putting Tokyo at the head of a long queue of nations seeking to roll back US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal ...
Indonesia stock market falls 9%, rupiah drops to record low
Indonesia's stock market dropped 9% in early trade on Tuesday, triggering a 30-minute trading halt, and the rupiah fell 1.8% to a record low as markets reopened after an extended holiday break and ...
China cenbank says it supports sovereign wealth fund stepping in to support stocks
China's central bank said on Tuesday it supported sovereign wealth fund Central Huijin Investment increasing its holdings in stock market index funds.