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Thousands evacuated from areas south of Manila following an eruption of Mayon Volcano, with authorities warning the public to stay out of a six-kilometer…
Bloomberg analysis estimates that Japan likely spent around $34.5 billion in FX intervention on a Thursday to boost the yen, marking its first such…
Tokyo has not confirmed comments about whether the government intervened in the FX market to support the yen, while reports discuss the possibility of…
Citigroup is aiming to capitalize on Japan’s economic revival and rising M&A activity, while the firm notes talent shortages as a constraint on growth…
New South Wales plans to open new areas for gas exploration for the first time in more than a decade as part of broader…
A Japan Industry Group warns that the supply of thinners and cutting oils—critical inputs in manufacturing from chips to cars and planes—has become increasingly…
Singapore private home prices rose in Q1 2026, with URA flash data showing a 0.3% quarterly increase as market activity eased. The push for…
Used condominium prices in central Tokyo fell for the second consecutive month in March, signaling a potential slowdown in Japan’s property boom. The Tokyo…
Australia’s center-left government is moving to rein in the ballooning costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as it frames the upcoming budget…
Prudential is extending a voluntary suspension of new life insurance sales in Japan that began in February as part of an effort to address…
A reflection on gratitude in Japanese culture and its resonance across nations, highlighting how appreciation shapes interactions, harmony, and travel experiences in the Asia-Pacific…
Australia’s fuel reserves have risen, with shipments secured well into May and shortages easing across service stations, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
Singapore is increasingly viewed as a safe or wealth haven by ultra-wealthy investors amid global uncertainty. The city-state’s appeal is linked to tax perks,…
South Korean investors’ appetite for risk is highlighted as a notable driver of activity on the Korea Exchange, with reports pointing to a surge…
A large fire has broken out at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, one of Australia's two operating oil refineries. The incident is expected to affect…