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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
After a BOJ hike, the yen weakened, JGB yields fell, and the Nikkei gained, signaling a dovish take and support for exporters and carry trades.
- 7 min
- Japan
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
Washington shifts its final Pacific carrier to prioritize Iran and the Western Hemisphere, leaving a temporary gap in Asia’s deterrence posture.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT
Report says Washington shifted missile interceptors to the Mideast, leaving Indo-Pacific partners worried about thinner air and missile defense.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense chiefs weighed China’s posture, spending, and Ukraine lessons, eyeing maritime security, industry capacity, and rules to guide regional deterrence.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
Southeast Asian Leaders Tackle Iran War Vulnerabilities
Global market shocks spark calls for a regional power grid and emergency fuel stockpile.
- 3 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
Asian shares were mixed and oil little changed as investors watched potential US–Iran talks, keeping risk appetite cautious and sector moves uneven.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israel's central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms
Governor links GDP, inflation, and shekel stability to rapid de-escalation with Lebanon and Iran; policy stance remains flexible amid uncertainty.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner — RT Business News
Jakarta agrees to purchase Russian oil and LPG to diversify supplies, stabilize fuel markets, and deepen ties; volumes and terms were not disclosed.
- 7 min
- Indonesia
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader
Escalation near Iran diverts U.S. assets and attention from the Indo‑Pacific, testing dual-theater management and summit optics as allies watch closely.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as renewed tensions test a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire
Futures signal a mixed Asia open as crude rises on renewed Iran–U.S. strains; energy and defense may lead while transport and cyclicals face pressure.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran war
Regional futures point up as traders weigh threats and negotiation hints on Iran; gains fragile with energy, defense and FX likely to diverge.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to extend recovery as investors await Trump address on Iran war
Regional markets may extend gains but face volatility as Trump’s 9 a.m. SG/HK address on Iran hits during the first trading hour.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
'Not unlike tariffs': Iran war threatens to deepen Asia private equity's worst fundraising slump in a decade
Geopolitical risk from Iran’s conflict adds uncertainty to Asia PE, slowing due diligence, raising hurdles, and extending already weak fundraising cycles.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets are set for higher open as Trump comments signal Iran war de-escalation
Asia-Pacific futures point to a firmer open after Trump’s comments ease fears of strikes on Iranian energy sites, softening haven demand.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The Latest: US Central Command leader says Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan'
US CENTCOM says the Iran-linked campaign is on or ahead of plan as Israel enters a new phase, signaling coordinated pressure across multiple theaters.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Strait of Hormuz's closure causing energy crisis in Asia
Shipping delays near Iran tighten Asia’s oil and LNG supplies, lifting prices as refiners reroute cargoes and governments ready emergency measures.
- 8 min
- Iran
Technology / CyberThe Veil
Asia tech stocks rally as Nvidia earnings soothe AI slowdown fears
Asian tech stocks rallied as stronger-than-expected results from Nvidia eased concerns that momentum in artificial intelligence spending was cooling.
- 6 min
- Asia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump's tariffs
U.S. futures are lower and Asian markets have climbed after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
Trump’s New Arms Rules Will Hit Southeast Asia
An “America First” export strategy complicates efforts to obtain U.S.-made weapons.
- 6 min
- Southeast Asia
Society / CultureThe Veil
South Asia would benefit from revival of neglected bloc – Bangladeshi official
SAARC would help improve supply chains and reduce logistics costs in South Asia, BNP leader Nasir Uddin Ahmed Ashim told RT India
- 6 min
- Bangladesh
Economy / MarketsThe Veil
Airline Offering $2,600 Business on US-Asia Trips Expands Luxury Cabin
Taiwan's Starlux is one of the few aviation startups to tackle the full-service air travel market, and is introducing the A350-1000 to its fleet.
- 8 min
- Taiwan
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
India's central bank keeps policy rates steady at 5.25% as U.S., EU trade deals ease growth concerns
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the policy rate to remain unchanged at 5.25%.
- 8 min
- India
Technology / CyberBehind The Veil
Asian software stocks plunge after U.S. peers decline on fears over AI-led disruption
Wall Street's fears around artificial intelligence-driven disruption affecting software companies have made their way into Asia.
- 8 min
- Asia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Asia markets rise on U.S.-India trade deal optimism; gold and silver rebound
Asia-Pacific markets rose after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal.
- 8 min
- India