Economy
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has outlined its 2026 monetary policy, stating that any further interest rate cuts will depend on a careful assessment of inflation, growth, and financial stability.
India's exports to the U.S. surged over 22% in November despite 50% tariffs. However, experts caution this may be a temporary 'sugar high' driven by a low base and frontloading ahead of new trade policies.
The developer of Japan's largest data center, GigaStream Toyama, proposes a US-style rapid build-out model to solve the country's severe AI infrastructure shortage.
Major investment banks have lifted South Korea's 2026 inflation forecast to 2.0%, citing the persistently weak won. With the currency nearing 1,500 per dollar, import costs are rising, posing a dilemma for the Bank of Korea.
South Korea's LS Eco Energy is investing $19 million in Vietnam's rare-earth sector, a strategic move to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China for EVs and robotics.
The U.S. has signaled a return to 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Venezuela at the UN Security Council. The move could tighten global oil supply and lead to higher crude prices.
The U.S. has unusually approved negotiations for the sale of Gazprom Neft's stake in Serbian energy firm NIS, signaling a potential shift in the Balkan energy map.
Japan's government is urging large companies to shoulder cybersecurity costs across their supply chains. The move follows major hacks and aims to bolster defenses for financially strained SMEs.
Mizuho's Asset Management One is set to launch Japan's first active government bond (JGB) ETFs in January 2026. The five funds aim to meet rising debt supply and investor demand amid higher interest rates.
The S&P 500 hit a new intraday record high on Dec 24, 2025, as investors grow more confident about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. We analyze the market optimism and potential risks.
Japanese trading giant Itochu is partnering with Taiwanese cross-border e-commerce site Bibian to boost overseas sales for lesser-known anime, signaling a new strategy for monetizing long-tail IP.
Subaru is mitigating the impact of U.S. tariffs through lower levies and price hikes, allowing it to maintain its long-term sales goal of 1.2 million vehicles.