Economy

Vietnam and Thailand posted higher US trade surpluses in 2025 despite new tariffs. Why Trump's trade policy is producing unintended consequences.

Japan's manufacturing PMI reaches its highest level in nearly 3.5 years, signaling a robust recovery. What does this mean for global supply chains and Asian manufacturing competition?

While options traders scrambled for protection and $500M in leveraged positions got liquidated, prediction markets barely budged. Two markets, same asset, different speeds.

Bitcoin crashed to $77,000 over the weekend, erasing $800 billion in market value and knocking it out of the global top 10 assets as geopolitical tensions and dollar strength shatter the 'digital gold' narrative.

Japan's opposition proposes creating a sovereign wealth fund to finance food tax cuts without raising taxes. A bold election promise or fiscal fantasy?

Oracle plans to raise $45-50 billion by 2026 to fund massive AI cloud infrastructure expansion. Analysis of the strategy behind this unprecedented funding round and its market implications.

JETRO survey reveals Japanese manufacturers in Vietnam face intensifying competition from Chinese investors across sectors from automotive to beverages, reflecting broader ASEAN trends.

Oil prices dropped nearly 3% on renewed Iran nuclear talks and OPEC+ production pause, signaling shifting dynamics in global energy markets and geopolitical tensions.

Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp's praise for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein raises questions about legal industry ethics and client vetting standards

US private equity giant Bain Capital acquires FineToday Holdings, owner of iconic Tsubaki shampoo brand, in $1.3B deal. What this means for Asian beauty market consolidation.

The White House convenes crypto and banking representatives to resolve stablecoin yield disputes as $200M in political funding pressures Congress on market structure legislation.

Legislator Johnny Ng outlines Hong Kong's strategy to connect East-West crypto markets through regulatory clarity and Greater Bay Area integration, moving beyond zero-sum competition.