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Asian markets in fresh falls as US-China trade war escalates

Tokyo was particularly badly hit with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index down 5.6% at one stage

Evening Standard

US stocks lose gains as Asian markets fall in China-US trade war

Asian shares sank on Friday after US stocks gave up much of their historic gains from the day before.

Euronews

Trump Admits Trade War 'Cost' As Markets Hit

Jitters about US tariffs hammered Asian stocks again early Friday as President Donald Trump acknowledged a "cost" to his surging trade offensive against superpower rival China.

International Business Times

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Extremely rare Denisovan jawbone confirms human cousins spread across Asia

Researchers have determined that a mysterious jawbone discovered on the seafloor off the coast of Taiwan was Denisovan, proving that the archaic humans were distributed widely over Asia.

LiveScience

Alastair Niven obituary

Scholar and literary administrator who nurtured the talent of many writers from Africa, Asia and the Commonwealth

The Guardian - UK

Multibillion-dollar MMO Dungeon Fighter Online is huge in Asia but 'not as well known in the West,' and The First Berserker: Khazan was meant to change that

At GDC 2025, lead actor Ben Starr and the CEO of Neople talk about elevating the "niche" online RPG franchise with a new origin story.

PC Gamer

Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?

As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities

The Guardian - UK

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Trump tariff pause brings relief for global stock markets

Asian and European markets rise amid signs trade war may not be as damaging to global economy as feared

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street rallies to historic gains as Trump halts most tariffs

Asian shares followed the US trend and surged overnight with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ’s decision to back off on most of his tariffs.

Euronews

Asian Stocks Crack Higher As Trump Delays Painful Tariffs

Asian stocks rocketed Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on US partners, with Chinese markets even brushing off his decision to ramp up duties on Beijing to 125 percent.

International Business Times

Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk – how to manage the trade

One of the most pressing issues of our time is the wild meat trade. Why? Because it’s consumed by millions and puts billions at risk from emerging diseases. It provides food and income for some of the poorest and most remote communities in Africa and Asia, yet over-exploitation makes ecosystems…

The Conversation

Panic buying at Asian supermarkets as shoppers fear Trump tariff price rises

The stores can be a source of comfort for immigrants and foreign students craving the tastes of home

The Independent UK

What Asian countries hit hard by Trump’s tariffs are doing to save their economies

China refuses to bow to US pressure while other Asian nations urge negotiations to soften the blow

The Independent UK

Lego opens a $1 billion factory in Vietnam as demand for its brick toys flourishes

Lego’s new Vietnam plant will help serve Asian markets in addition to its production site in Jiaxing, China, amid strong toy demand.

Fortune

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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are now in effect—and Asia is taking the hardest hit

Trump’s tariff rate on China now totals at least 104%, yet Chinese markets rose slightly on the promise of support from Beijing.

The Independent UK

Many older AAPI adults are foreign-born. They're tough on immigration too, a new poll finds

A new poll finds sharp generational disagreements among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders when it comes to how the U.S. should handle mass deportations

The Independent UK

The Latest: Asia shares sink as US tariffs take effect

Asian shares sank again on Wednesday as the latest set of U.S. tariffs, including a 104% levy on Chinese imports, went into effect

The Independent UK

Asian shares deepen losses after another Wall St retreat as tariffs due to take effect

Asian shares have opened lower as the latest set of U.S. tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, is due to take effect

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The Independent UK

A small sacrifice – Ruben Amorim defends Man United’s post-season Asia trip

The Red Devils will travel to Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong straight after their final match of the season to play two friendlies.

Evening Standard

Bear Grylls' son Marmaduke towers over famous dad in birthday tribute family photos

The adventurer and TV star has reflected on missing his second eldest, who's travelling through Asia

Fortune

Trump advisors argue steep tariffs on countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are needed to erase trade deficits and rework supply chains. The economics say that’s going to be a long shot

Despite promises made by Southeast Asia governments, consumers in the region may not be able to afford American-made products.

The Guardian - UK

How Trump tariffs could push Vietnam into the arms of China

The move has sent shock waves through a region of US strategic importance that had respected Trump as tough on Beijing

The Conversation

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

The South African government has underscored the urgent need to diversify the country’s agricultural exports in the wake of the US decision to increase tariffs on its trading partners.

International Business Times

NATO Chief Says China Military Expansion 'Staggering'

China's expansion of its armed forces is "staggering", NATO's chief said on a visit to Japan beginning Tuesday aimed at "projecting" the alliance's power in the Asia-Pacific region.

Evening Standard

London's FTSE 100 jumps in early trading despite Trump tariff threats

China vows to “fight to the end” in increasingly bitter war of words between Washington and Beijing

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