Tariff fog hits Asia stocks, oil drops on Opec+ surprise

SYDNEY, July 7 — Stock markets slipped in Asia amid much confusion as US officials flagged a delay on tariffs but failed to provide any detail or paperwork on the change, while oil prices slid as Opec+ opened the supply spigots more than expected. The …

Stocks slip in Asia on US tariff confusion, oil skids

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Stock markets slipped in Asia on Monday amid confusion as U.S. officials flagged a delay on tariffs but failed to provide much detail on the change, while oil prices slid as OPEC+ opened the supply spigots more than expected …

European factories show more signs of recovery but Asia hobbled by tariff risks

Factory activity across Europe showed more signs of steadying in June but shrank in many Asian economies as concerns over U.S. tariffs kept demand low while signs of modest relief for manufacturers raise the stakes in trade talks with Washington amid …

Explore Worldwide launches exclusive agent-only Asia sale

Explore Worldwide has launched an exclusive sale for travel agents across Australia and New Zealand with a 20 per cent discount on a curated selection of Asia tours throughout July. Explore’s tours showcase the diversity and depth of Asia, now one of the …

Maruha Nichiro launches Asia-Oceania HQ to streamline ops, expand sales

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Maruha Nichiro Corp., the world's largest seafood company by revenue, has launched a regional headquarters in Southeast Asia, establishing a virtual base in Thailand to oversee operations across Asia and Oceania, excluding Japan, …

Saluting decades-old friendship between South Korea and Utah

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Salt Lake City resident Jim Crane is a month away from celebrating his 100th birthday — and his experiences fighting in the Korean War happened more than seven decades ago. But for Crane — who is also a World War II veteran — the …

China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs

Filipino students' waste management tracking system wins at Asia-Pacific Solution Challenge

A waste management tracking system developed by four students from Holy Angel University in Angeles, Pampanga won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 APAC Solution Challenge, and presented on a demo day at the 2025 APAC Digital Transformation Forum in …

What can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence?

For years, South Korea’s government has invested billions in missile shields and early warning systems, determined to keep the threat of Pyongyang’s ever-expanding arsenal at bay. But the relentless exchange of missiles that defined last month’s Israel- …

Report: New Delhi & Washington's Trade Deal To Augment South Asia's Exports; Manufacturing Sector To Flourish

New Delhi and Washington's trade deal could augment South Asian nations' exports. The manufacturing sector will also be boosted, leading to sustained growth. According to Bloomberg Economics, this comprehensive trade deal could prove to be a boon …