The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Warburg's CEO says PE firm has thrived for over 50 years by sticking to basics—and not to expect an IPO anytime soon

Warburg keeps a low profile but is one of the most venerable names in PE. Where does it go next?

Fortune · Mar 20, 2025

Prudential beats expectations but growth slows amid China challenges

The Asian-focused insurer reported an 11% rise in new business profit to 3.08 billion US dollars (£2.38 billion) in 2024.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Most Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally After Fed Rate Signals

Most Asian equities rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025

Asian Markets Mixed As Geopolitics, Trade Wars Deplete Sentiment

Asian markets were mixed and gold hit another record high Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

Trump's cuts to US-funded media a blow to press freedom, EU warns

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze US-funded media outlets, including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe, risks "benefitting adversaries", the EU has said. Meanwhile, countries like China and Cambodia praised the move, accusing the outlets of "biased" reporting and "fake news".

Radio France Internationale · Mar 18, 2025

Lady Gaga tickets flogged for £30,000 minutes after Singapore tour presale opens

Pop star makes her only Asia stop in Singapore in May

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, cheered by another Wall Street rally

Asian shares have advanced as investor sentiment was buoyed by another rally on Wall Street

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Asian shares advance after Wall St rallies to its best day in months, and China reports strong data

Shares have advanced in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since November's election

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

The new reality dawning in Australia: it can no longer rely on the US

For all the fraternal rhetoric, the alliance has always been asymmetric. It seems Washington under Trump sees it as immaterial

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025

Crusader Kings 3 saddles up for a long-awaited return to the east with its first Asian DLC, Khans of the Steppe

Pitch your yurt and scout out the steppes on April 28.

PC Gamer · Mar 13, 2025