Beijing may be underestimating what New Delhi has learned

The complex and often tense relationship between India and China, two nuclear-armed Asian giants with deeply intertwined economic ties and stark geopolitical divergences, is perpetually under scrutiny. While the immediate…

Japan finance minister: G20 concerned over yields, FX volatility

BANGKOK – Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama voiced significant concerns regarding prevailing market volatility during concurrent Group of 20 (G20) and Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank…

Solafune Bets on AI in Orbit for Next-Generation Earth Observation

TOKYO – Japanese data analytics startup Solafune is embarking on an ambitious venture to develop and launch an artificial intelligence-powered earth observation satellite, a strategic move designed to revolutionize how…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Skips G20 Finance Meeting in Bangkok Amid Domestic Engagements

BANGKOK – The upcoming gathering of Group of 20 (G20) major economies’ finance ministers and central bank governors in Bangkok, scheduled to commence on Thursday, is anticipated to conclude without…

Indonesia Grapples with Widespread Fuel Shortages, Disrupting Tourism and Daily Life

Long lines have formed in many gas stations across a number of regions in Indonesia, including resort island Bali, where fuel shortages are affecting tourists and local residents alike. Fuel…

Japan Seeks to Defuse U.S. Sanctions on International Criminal Court Amid Diplomatic Maneuvering

TOKYO — Japan is actively pursuing diplomatic channels to mitigate the impact of the Trump administration’s impending sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), leveraging a crucial 180-day grace period…

Qnity’s "Local-for-Local" Strategy Drives Growth Amidst Semiconductor Supply Chain Realignment

TAIPEI – The chief executive officer of Qnity, a prominent supplier of essential chemicals and materials for the semiconductor industry, has declared that a strategic shift towards a "local-for-local" operational…

Omron Set to Acquire U.S. Industrial Computer Maker OnLogic for Approximately $630 Million

Japanese electronics manufacturer Omron is reportedly on the verge of acquiring U.S.-based OnLogic, a prominent producer of industrial and edge computing solutions, in a deal valued at approximately 100 billion…

HiteJinro to Brew Kirin’s Ichiban Shibori in South Korea, Marking a First in Asian Licensing Agreements

SEOUL – HiteJinro, a leading South Korean liquor manufacturer, announced Monday that it will commence domestic production of Kirin Brewery’s renowned Ichiban Shibori brand beer. This landmark agreement designates HiteJinro…

Finance Officials Convene in Bangkok for IMF Annual Meeting Amidst Global Economic Headwinds

Finance officials and central bankers from across the globe are converging in Bangkok this week for the highly anticipated annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World…