Economic affairs

Speculation mounts over possible Japan move to buy yen, perhaps with US help

Yen rallied after reports the NY Fed inquired about exchange rates, fuelling speculation of intervention to halt its slide.

Tokyo becoming colony for the rich, award-winning architect warns

Tokyo has long existed in a state of flux, with older buildings routinely razed in favour of modernised, earthquake-resilient structures.

Korea bourse CEO sees Kospi at 6,000, vows to cut ‘zombie’ firms

Traders work at Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, on Jan 19, 2026.

Thai reformist party pledges to revive ‘Fifth Tiger’ economy as election nears

People's Party leader and leading prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut attends the registration of constituency candidates by the Election Commission, on Dec 27, 2025.

Venezuela braces itself for economic collapse from US blockade

People outside the state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela’s headquarters in Caracas, on Oct 8, 2025.

Iran says no leniency for ‘rioters’ as protests persist

The protests began on Dec 28 when shopkeepers in Tehran staged a strike over high prices and economic stagnation.

Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

Venezuela’s distressed debt has rallied since US President Donald Trump came to power as speculators bet on the possibility of political change.

Iran government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities

Iranian shopkeepers and traders protest against the economic conditions in Tehran on Dec 29.

Chasing an economic boom, White House dismisses risks of AI

On Dec 23, the federal government reported that the US economy grew at an annual rate of more than 4 per cent last quarter.

Takeaways from Trump’s year-end address to the nation

US President Donald Trump chose to give the address from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House, rather than the Oval Office.

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