U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Southeast Asian foreign ministers on Thursday during his first trip to Asia since taking office, aiming to reassure the region of Washington’s commitment despite President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs targeting many of its economies.
China has issued high heat warnings across hundreds of regions as East Asia faces its most intense heat wave of 2025.
Factory activity across much of Asia weakened in June due to ongoing uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, though slight improvements in China, Japan, and South Korea offered cautious optimism ahead of key trade talks.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Japanese stocks saw the largest foreign inflow in four weeks during the week ending 14 June, driven by optimism over U.S.-China trade talks and a weaker yen supporting exporters’ earnings.
China has cautioned Manila, the capital of the Philippines, against relying on foreign support in the South China Sea dispute, following critical remarks from the EU.
South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung wasted no time addressing economic concerns, launching his first cabinet meeting with an urgent focus on reviving the economy and supporting struggling households.
More than 1,800 people have been arrested in a major anti-scam operation across seven Asian jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives, and Macao, authorities announced on Tuesday.
Stock markets across Asia tumbled Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariff hikes on Chinese imports, sparking renewed fears of a deepening U.S.–China trade war.
Asia’s manufacturing sector shrank in May as weak demand from China and rising U.S. tariffs hit exports and clouded the region’s economic outlook.
At Asia's top security summit, the U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth aims to restore confidence among allies amid rising regional competition with China.
Global tensions and questions over U.S. defense commitments are expected to dominate this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as key regional and global players gather to discuss pressing security challenges.
Asian markets began the week on a cautious note Monday as softer-than-expected Chinese retail sales data and growing uncertainty over U.S. economic and trade policy pressured sentiment across global equities and currency markets.
The Black Sea is transforming into a vital global hub for trade, energy, and logistics, and Türkiye is positioned at its center, according to Lazar Comanescu, Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC).
Asian stock markets soared on Tuesday after the United States and China agreed to a 90-day halt in their trade war, easing recession fears and fuelling a region-wide buying spree.
A dramatic surge in Asian currencies is signaling a shift in global financial flows, with analysts warning of a potential erosion of long-standing U.S. dollar supremacy.
Asian stock markets experienced a significant decline on Thursday following the announcement by US President Donald Trump of new reciprocal tariffs on several US trade partners. The tariffs, which range from 10% to 50%, were announced by Trump on April 2, a day he referred to as “Liberation Day.”
The first-ever summit between the European Union (EU) and the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - began today in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
In a televised interview days after his second inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to re-engage with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and expressed optimism about a trade deal with China after a “friendly” call with Xi Jinping.
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, protesting his arrest ahead of a crucial impeachment trial. Yoon, the first sitting president to be detained, faces a court ruling that could determine his political future.
Kazakhstan celebrates 33 years of independence, progress and partnerships. Join AnewZ's Editor-in-Chief Guy Shone as he examines the milestones of Kazakhstan's journey, from its declaration of independence in 1991 to its role as a key transit hub in the Middle Corridor Initiative.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met at the APEC Summit in Peru, with China urging Japan to address issues such as Taiwan. Ishiba sought for better safeguards for Japanese nationals and the lifting of China’s seafood import ban.
U.S. PresidentJoe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday at the APEC Summit in Peru. The leaders sought to solidify diplomatic progress amid rising tensions in Asia and potential shifts in alliances under a Trump administration.
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