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Oil at $119: Asia's Unhedged Bet on Middle East Stability
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Oil at $119: Asia's Unhedged Bet on Middle East Stability

Oil spiked to $119 a barrel before retreating to $100 as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran escalates. For energy-dependent Asia, the real risk isn't the price — it's the assumption of stability that's never been tested.

Iranflation' Is Putting Asia's Central Banks in a Corner
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Iranflation' Is Putting Asia's Central Banks in a Corner

Escalating conflict involving Iran is rattling energy markets and forcing Asian central banks into an impossible choice: fight inflation or defend growth. Here's what's at stake.

Can Cash Fix a Baby Drought? Two Asian Towns Think So
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Can Cash Fix a Baby Drought? Two Asian Towns Think So

South Korea's Hwacheon and Taiwan's Yulin are defying national demographic trends through bold local subsidies. But are they solving the birth rate crisis—or just moving people around?

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Why Asia Fears Trump's Next Move After Court Kills His Tariffs
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Why Asia Fears Trump's Next Move After Court Kills His Tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, but Asia isn't celebrating. They're bracing for Plan B from America's most protectionist administration in 125 years.

Nearly 40% of Japan Election Candidates Want Foreign Worker Curbs
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Nearly 40% of Japan Election Candidates Want Foreign Worker Curbs

Despite severe labor shortages, 40% of Japan election candidates support restricting foreign worker inflow. What this means for businesses and global supply chains.

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South Korea GDP Q4 2025 Shrinks 0.3% as Investment Slump Defies Forecasts

South Korea GDP Q4 2025 contracted by 0.3%, missing expectations. A slump in construction and facilities investment drove the unexpected decline.

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Trump Global Tariffs SCOTUS Ruling 2026: The High-Stakes Battle for World Trade

The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump's global tariffs in Jan 2026. Explore the legal stakes and economic impact on Asia and US small businesses.

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2026 Donald Trump Asia Foreign Policy: A Triple Risk for the Region

Explore the 2026 Donald Trump Asia foreign policy risks. Analysis on Japan's economic instability, South Korea's defense cost resistance, and China's strategic gains.

Asia in 2025: A Year of Booms, Tensions, and Takaichi's Historic Rise
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Asia in 2025: A Year of Booms, Tensions, and Takaichi's Historic Rise

A review of Asia's top stories in 2025, based on Nikkei Asia's roundup. Explore the year's key political, economic, and social shifts, from Japan's first female PM to Southeast Asia's boom.

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