- June 29th, 2025
The global financial markets kicked off the week on a cautious note as uncertainty over China’s economic recovery deepened following a lackluster briefing from the country’s Finance Ministry. The weekend update from China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an, which fell short...
In early Monday trades in Asia, the U.S. dollar extended its recent gains, continuing a trend that has been largely driven by market skepticism about further aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and disappointment over China’s lackluster weekend stimulus...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) held its monetary settings steady, reflecting the nation's steady economic performance in the third quarter of 2024. As economies worldwide are adopting more relaxed monetary policies in response to cooling inflation, Singapore's decision to...
Asian stocks saw little movement in early holiday-thinned trade on Monday, as nervous investors speculated on how markets in mainland China might respond to broad but vague economic stimulus promises from the Chinese government over the weekend. Despite hopes of...
Beijing’s efforts to shore up economic growth are boosting investor sentiment as Goldman Sachs revises its growth projections for China’s economy. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has upgraded its forecasts for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, citing fresh policy...
Chinese stocks surged on Monday, following a weekend announcement by the Ministry of Finance that promised new measures to support the troubled property sector and suggested the potential for increased government borrowing. The pledge to offer financial backing and explore...
At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
Taiwan's defense ministry reported on Sunday that a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed into waters south of the island, stoking fears of another round of Chinese military exercises. The report comes amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing, particularly in...
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to receive its first batch of four FA-50M light combat aircraft, a highly anticipated development that marks a significant modernization step for Malaysia's defense capabilities in October 2026. These aircraft, part of...
Russia and China jointly blocked a proposed consensus statement at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Laos, citing objections over specific language on the disputed South China Sea. The draft, prepared by Southeast Asian nations, was a product of extensive...
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