Asia Pacific

Taiwan will allocate an additional US$40 billion for defense as tensions with China rise. Here’s what the plan includes, how allies are responding, and the impact on Indo-Pacific security and markets.

Analysis of the global political and economic implications following the death sentence of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, covering regional geopolitical dynamics and market risks.

China’s latest data shows factory output and retail sales growth at their weakest in over a year, raising fresh concerns about demand, deflation, and policy effectiveness.

Japan's new stimulus draft urges the Bank of Japan to prioritize growth over rate hikes, signaling closer fiscal-monetary coordination amid inflation uncertainty.

Taiwan’s exports soared at the fastest pace in 15 years, powered by AI-driven semiconductor demand. The recovery may signal a turning point for global supply chains.

China has warned the U.S. to "avoid red lines" following a fragile trade truce, signaling a cautious thaw in relations that could still shake global markets. Analysis of the October 2025 summit and its implications.