The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Australian coal industry says China market matters less than before, even if import ban ends

Queensland Resources Council says industry would welcome restrictions easing but new long-term customers since found elsewhere in Asia

The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2023

Former PM Kevin Rudd tells United States to stop throwing allies 'under a bus' to limit Chinese influence in the region

Former prime minister and incoming ambassador to Washington Kevin Rudd claims the Biden administration is operating with "one arm tied behind its back" in the Asia-Pacific.

ABC News · Jan 4, 2023

Regional banks driven to step up digital services

Banks in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific are being pressured to improve their digital banking services in 2023, as more tech companies are expected to join the industry amid the use of cloud technology, says cloud banking platform Mambu.

Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023

Asian factories still under pressure as demand slows

SINGAPORE: Asia’s manufacturers remained under pressure in December as activity continued to contract under the weight of slowing global demand.

Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023

World welcomes 2023 and leaves a stormy year behind

The world welcomed the new year with a packed party in Times Square and fireworks soaring above European capitals, while hoping for an end to the war in Ukraine and a return to post-COVID normality in Asia.

Reuters · Jan 1, 2023

South Asian eateries try ‘going local’ as recovery strategy

Hotels and restaurants across South Asia have had to adapt and reimagine dining out since the pandemic ripped through the region, forcing many out of business

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Vietnam pulls off Asia's fastest growth

HANOI: Vietnam's economy grew at the fastest pace in Asia this year, signalling momentum just before risks from a global slowdown began to materialise.

Bangkok Post · Dec 31, 2022

Southeast Asia’s Tech Industry Goes From a Gallop to a Canter

ASEAN’s economic growth is projected to be above 5% in 2022 and 2023, outperforming China for the first time.

The News Lens · Dec 30, 2022

Asian markets follow Wall St up but headed for annual loss

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street higher following encouraging U.S. employment data but are headed for double-digit losses for the year

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

Dec. 23-29, 2022

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022