The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Mercedes-Benz reports sales decline in Q1 due to supply bottlenecks in Asia, but remains optimistic about future outlook.

Asian shares show mixed performance; U.S. stocks quiet. Markets await economic reports and inflation updates.

With consumer prices picking up in January and February, the jobs market still strong and the economy in rude health, traders have regularly tweaked their forecasts for monetary policy easing this year, and some are even contemplating no cuts before 2025.

Asian stocks surged on Monday driven by manufacturing optimism, boosting metal prices. Investors show confidence in economic growth.

Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as attention turned to crucial US inflation data that could play a pivotal role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates, with investors lowering their expectations for how many cuts it will deliver.

There are calls for $15m to secure the new routes.

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Fifty-three years ago, Bangladesh finally obtained independence from Pakistan, at the cost of a war that left nearly 3 million people dead. Since then, the nation has developed into one of Asia's most dynamic economies, thanks in particular to the textile industry. The garment industry brings in more than $55…