South Korea’s leading business figures gathered Wednesday on Jeju Island to seek new sources of growth as artificial intelligence reshapes the country’s industr …
Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade
Just before the United States reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports Tuesday afternoon, Iran appeared to be readying blockade-busting vessels in the Persian Gulf that could attempt to evade US …
Oil Prices Jump 9% After Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran
The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunda …
European business confidence in Vietnam surged in second quarter
Marking the 15-year anniversary of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) flagship Business Confidence Index (BCI), the second-quarter report reveals a renewed surge in European …
After income upgrade, what investors are waiting for Philippines to fix
The Philippines has moved up the World Bank’s income ladder. Now it has to show investors it can compete there. The country’s recent reclassification as an upper-middle-income economy gives it a …
Japan’s economy shows mixed picture as factories stay strong but services slow
Japan’s manufacturers remained optimistic in July due to strong semiconductor and AI demand, while service-sector confidence fell amid higher costs, a weak yen and geopolitical tensions …
China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years
Economic growth of 4.3 percent in the second quarter, versus the same period last year, reflected a broad slump outside of the country’s export-oriented manufacturing might.
China’s Q2 GDP growth hits slowest pace since 2022 as economic recovery loses steam
China’s Q2 GDP growth slowed to 4.3 per cent, the weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand, a property downturn and global oil shock pressures weighed on economic recovery …
As IPOs surge, Hong Kong’s audit regulator vows tougher scrutiny
With more than 430 applicants in the IPO pipeline, the city’s accounting watchdog is ramping up post-listing inspections.
Brunei business sentiment weakens in May amid post-festive slowdown: Central Bank
Business confidence in Brunei Darussalam weakened in May as businesses faced slower consumer spending following the Hari Raya festivities, although sentiment is expected to improve in the coming …