Asia

Asian stocks climb as strong earnings buoy Wall Street

Overnight, stocks on Wall Street were mildly positive, pushing the S&P 500 0.3% higher as oil prices and Treasury yields eased.

Asia’s wealth transfer to next generation puts family unity to the test: Report

Differing valuation expectations is the most frequently cited source of family misalignment that could derail a family’s exit.

Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press at Registan Square, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/Pool

Governments warn citizens over security in France after riots

Police officers in riot gear stand near burning fire, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Tech stocks lead rout in Asia after US inflation fuels rate hike bets

Markets were stung after data showed the US consumer price index hit 3.7% in September, sharply up from the previous month and more than the 3.6% forecast.

Prolonged war, renewed disruptions pose biggest risk to Middle East region: IMF

Jihad Azour, the International Monetary Fund’s director for the Middle East and Central Asia, said the war was imposing a highly uneven economic shock on the broader region, with directly affected states under severe pressure.

Trade conflicts cost prosperity around the world, German Finance Minister says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wait for the start of a cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Brisbane 2032 Olympics committee chief to step down at end of 2026

Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Bahrain appoint Sanchez as coach ahead of Asia Cup

Bonding over Singlish: Carrie Wong taught co-star Lee Joon-gi different ways to use ‘lah’

Singaporean actress Carrie Wong during the world premiere of Kidnap Game in Tokyo on Oct 2.

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