The Latest Breaking News from Asia

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 · Apr 10, 2025

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 · Apr 10, 2025

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 · Apr 10, 2025

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.

Fortune · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 9, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

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.

Fortune · Apr 8, 2025