Asia Economy
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await details of U.S.-Ukraine talks
Ulsan city skyline from the Hamwolru Pavilion. People can enjoy beautiful cityscape for free. Ulsan, South Korea. Insung Jeon | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday , after the U.S.-Russia summit concluded without a ceasefire. Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark rose 0.62%, while the broader Topix index added 0.42%. In South Korea, the Kospi index fell 1.06%, while […]
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U.S. delegation’s India visit reportedly called off as trade tensions simmer
Students from Gurukul School of Art, carry a poster of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on India outside their school. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India along with penalties for buying oil and military equipments from Russia. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images A […]
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China’s growth stumbles in July as retail sales, industrial output miss forecasts
SHANGHAI, CHINA – AUGUST 14, 2025 – Tourists are visiting the Bund in Shanghai, China on August 14, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s economy lost momentum in July, with growth faltering across the board, as weak domestic demand persisted and Beijing intensified efforts to curb excess capacity. Retail sales last month […]
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New HK retail and travel behavior is impacting rail and shopping malls: MTR CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Jacob Kam, CEO of MTR discusses the rail operator’s post-earnings outlook, saying it expects a gradual improvement in patronage as Hong Kong attracts more sports and entertainment events. Source
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Japan’s economy expands more than expected in second quarter as net exports remain resilient
The Tokyo Tower stands amid buildings at dusk in Tokyo, Japan. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s economy expanded 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first three months of the year, beating forecasts despite tariff headwinds out of the United States. This was compared to the revised 0.1% growth seen […]
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Asia markets open higher as investors await key economic data in the region
Here are the opening calls for the day Happy Friday from Singapore. Asia markets are set for a mixed open. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was set to start the day marginally lower with futures tied to the benchmark at 8,838, compared with the index’s last close of 8.873.8. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was set to open higher, […]
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S&P upgrades India rating on economic resilience, sustained fiscal consolidation
An employee works inside a textile mill at Bhilwara in India’s Rajasthan state, on July 6, 2025. Himanshu Sharma | Afp | Getty Images Credit rating agency S&P Global upgraded India’s long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings to “BBB” from “BBB-” on Thursday, citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation. The agency had revised the outlook […]
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India’s rising middle class will boost the mid-tier hospitality sector, says analyst
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Manishi Raychaudhuri, CEO of Emmer Capital Partners, talks about India’s rising middle class and how that will boost the mid-tier hotel segment over the next decade. He adds job creation and income expectations will remain the most important driver for consumption, noting […]
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In one of the world’s most expensive cities, more workers are living paycheck to paycheck
Customers buying groceries at a supermarket in Singapore. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore’s reputation for financial prudence and high savings is showing signs of strain. Rising costs and a growing prioritization for experiences and self-care are taking precedence over long-term financial planning, experts observed. “At the end of every month, when my salary […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as investors bet on Fed rate cut
CNBC Pro: Buy or avoid India’s IT stocks after recent job cuts? 3 pros share their take Here are the opening calls for the day Good morning from Singapore. Investors are awaiting the release of a slew of employment-related data from Australia. Economists polled by Reuters expect an increase of 25,000 employed individuals in July, […]
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