The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Regional shares retreat, foreign selling continues

RECAP: Asia-Pacific stocks retreated on Friday, slumping towards a second weekly loss as investors fretted about the potential for further US Federal Reserve tightening.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

BGRIM signs Malaysian energy deal

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) plans to supply electricity from renewable sources to TNB Power Generation Malaysia in an effort to support energy security in Asia and assist the Asean Power Grid project.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Asia and Oceania poised to be sustainability leaders

Countries in Asia and Oceania have the potential to lead the global business community in advancing sustainable and inclusive development, says the founder of the UN Global Compact (UNGC).

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

Asian shares mixed after Wall St falls on rate hike worries

Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street gave back some of its recent gains on persisting uncertainty over interest rates and inflation

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

US general to aggressors: Allies are battle-ready in Asia

A United States general has said that American forces and their allies in Asia are ready for battle after years of joint combat exercises

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

America Needs to Reassure Japan and South Korea

How to shore up Washington’s eroding credibility in Asia.

Foreign Affairs · Feb 9, 2023

BBLAM now bullish on Asean, China

BBL Asset Management (BBLAM) is overweighting its investment in Chinese and Asean stocks this year as the prospects for economic recovery are higher in Asia than in the West.

Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023

Millions of People Are at Risk of This Rare Climate Change Threat — Study

Flooding from glacial lakes is already threatening millions of people in Asia and Latin America due to climate change, a new study reports.

Inverse · Feb 8, 2023

Asian shares mixed after Wall St gains on Fed chair comments

Shares are mixed in Asia after stocks rallied on Wall Street following comments by the chair of the Federal Reserve signaling that last week’s stunningly strong jobs report won’t by itself sway its stance on interest rates hikes

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

IEA: Asia Set to Use Half of World's Electricity by 2025

Asia will for the first time use half of the world’s electricity by 2025, even as Africa continues to consume far less than its share of the global population, according to a new forecast released Wednesday by the International Energy Agency. Much of Asia's electricity use will be in China,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023