Asia week ahead: data to show uptick in inflation in South Korea and Indonesia

South Korea: Exports, inflation, and industrial production data As the end of the 90-day hold on reciprocal tariffs approaches, exports are projected to rebound strongly, primarily driven by the autos and semiconductor sectors. However, there is caution …

S. Korea-Central Asia summit postponed to next year amid political fallout

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- An envisioned summit between South Korean and Central Asian leaders has been postponed to 2026, a senior Seoul diplomat said Friday, citing the political fallout in South Korea following the failed martial law …

Sharad Pawar urges India to take a clear stand on West Asia tensions

Sharad Pawar also criticised the way US President Donald Trump claimed credit for certain international developments without having proper authority, saying this has upset many countries, including those in Europe and the Gulf Nationalist Congress Party- …

Kazakhstan Opens New Air Routes to Central Asia and China

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is enhancing regional air connectivity and international flight offerings with several new routes launched by Kazakh and foreign carriers, the country’s Civil Aviation Committee reported on June 26. Photo credit: tazabek.kg Starting …

HSBC Asia Chairman’s Son Buys Hong Kong Homes for $29 Million

Last year, when a local wealthy family tried to offload seven luxury mansions in the Peak area, billionaire Yeung Kin-Man, who made his fortune from mobile phone touch screens, purchased four of them for HK$1.1 billion, according to the South China Morning …

Photo exhibition depicts environmental challenges in Southeast Asia

Asia report: Markets mixed as China industrial data disappoints

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, industrial profits in the world’s second-largest economy fell over the first five months of the year, marking the sharpest monthly decline since October 2023. The figures raised concerns over the financial …

ASIA PACIFIC: MOL-operated coal carrier in B30 biofuel trial

Details Written by Rhys Berry Published: 27 June 2025 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced that it refuelled its operated coal carrier Hokulink with B30 biofuel at Yeosu Port, South Korea yesterday (26 June). Login to Read more

Asia gold: India demand muted despite price correction; buying picks up in China, Singapore

Demand for physical gold in India remained subdued this week despite a correction in prices, as buyers held out for a bigger drop, while demand improved in China and Singapore. This week, Indian dealers were offering a discount of up to $18 an ounce over …

More Indians travel as Southeast Asia relaxes visa rules

Southeast Asian countries are easing visa rules for Indian passport holders, leading to a surge in tourism. Agoda's data reveals significant increases in accommodation searches for Malaysia, Palau, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. Visa-free entry is …