The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Trump’s tariffs: Which countries will hit back – and which likely won’t?

Canada, China and the EU are expected to hit back, as other Asian nations and the UK seek deals.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2025

London’s FTSE tumbles after Donald Trump’s tariffs send shockwaves through markets

London’s blue chip share index has tumbled lower following heavy falls in Asia after US president Donald Trump confirmed sweeping import…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi takes charge as Asian Cricket Council president

Mohsin Naqvi has officially assumed charge as the new president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), marking a new era of leadership for Asian cricket. Naqvi, who has been serving as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman since February 2024, took over the prestigious role on April 3, 2025.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2025

Trump Tariffs Spark Fears For Asian Jobs, Exporting Sectors

Across Asia, factory workers, directors, trade associations and analysts voiced concern Thursday that US President Donald Trump's stinging tariffs could put jobs at risk and hammer key sectors of industry.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025

Trump tariffs list in full: Every country hit and the surprising exemptions

Some of the world’s weakest economies in Asia are among those hardest-hit in opening salvo of global trade war

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Asian stock markets plummet in aftermath of Trump tariffs announcement

Analysts call it ‘worst case scenario’ amid recession fears

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs trigger biggest one-day Wall Street fall since 2020 – as it happened

Worst day on New York stock market since Covid-19 crisis as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs fuel recession fears

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025

Piaggio’s Beverly 310 S Scooter Gets An Upgrade In Europe

Scooters may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about motorcycles. But over in Europe and Asia, scooters vastly outnumber any other type of motorcycle on the road. I mean, it’s easy to see why. They’re efficient, convenient, and most of the time, very affordable,…

RideApart · Apr 2, 2025

Asia tries to prepare for Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ wave of new tariffs: ‘We’re working on this matter nonstop, even on weekends’

Vietnam cut import duties on Monday while other governments like Japan and Australia have tried negotiating with Washington.

Fortune · Apr 2, 2025

Hegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word

Defence secretary’s trip to Asia shows the Trump administration is engaged with the region, but analysts warn Taipei to tread carefully

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025