US President Donald Trump says he is considering selling top-end F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, speaking during a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “We’re thinking about it very seriously,” Trump says when asked about an F-35 deal for Turkey as he met Netanyahu at the US leader’s Florida club.
Vietnam faces external challenges to growing 10% next year, central bank says
Tariffs and monetary policy in other countries will make it harder for Vietnam's central bank to get its policy settings right and hit an economic growth target of more than 10% next year, a senior ...
The Philippines in 2025: Corruption, Accountability, and the Marcos-Duterte Rift
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came under growing pressure during the course of the year but has managed to survive – at least for now.
Bangladesh business community mourns passing of Begum Khaleda Zia
Leaders of Bangladesh's premier business organizations and trade bodies have expressed profound grief and shock following the demise of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels amid trade tensions
By some measures, China's economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence ...
Japan’s prime minister moves into “haunted” official residence
Japanese premiere Sanae Takaichi has moved into the prime minister's official residence, where ghosts of Japanese soldiers from a century ago are reputed to reside.
New Pentagon maps show the reach of China’s expanding missile force
China's missile arsenal can strike targets around Taiwan, across the Indo-Pacific, and even in the continental US. The maps paint a clear picture.
Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency
President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January. View on euronews ...
Philippines financial risks steady, says IMF
Overall systemic financial risks in the Philippines remain moderate and broadly unchanged from last year, with the banking system continuing to show strength amid lingering pockets of vulnerability, ...
Pakistan Very Near to Launch First Panda Bond in China: Finance Minister
Pakistan is preparing to launch its first-ever Panda Bond in China’s capital market, a move aimed at diversifying external financing and deepening ...