News & Insights Across Asia
China urges immediate ceasefire in Iran, citing IMF warnings of global economic risks. Foreign ministry spokesperson highlights need for multilateral dialogue to stabilize markets.
IMF and World Bank diverge on 2026 growth projections as Middle East tensions push oil prices toward $100/barrel, testing global economic resilience.
The 139th Canton Fair launches in Guangzhou with record scale, demonstrating China’s commitment to global economic integration and technological innovation amid rising uncertainties.
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as Middle East tensions disrupt energy markets and trade flows through Strait of Hormuz.
Spanish PM’s 2026 China visit focuses on boosting tech collaboration and addressing trade imbalances, emphasizing mutual economic growth.
IMF revises 2026 global growth down to 3.1% due to Middle East conflict, warns of inflation risks and economic instability.
A new global survey reveals 85% of businesses consider China investment crucial for success, as Hainan’s consumer expo attracts record international participation in 2026.
Stanford’s 2026 AI Index Report highlights China’s dominance in AI research and patents, while addressing global challenges in governance and workforce impact.
IEA, IMF, and World Bank leaders warn of global economic and energy disruptions from the Iran war, urging coordinated action to mitigate risks.
Political scientist John Mearsheimer warns Trump’s Iran strategy could trigger global economic crisis unless US shifts course. Analysis examines escalating tensions and market impacts.
Pakistan brokers high-stakes US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad, as former FM Bhutto Zardari emphasizes diplomacy amid regional tensions and economic fallout.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs warns that US tactics of economic coercion undermine global cooperation, urging a shift toward equitable negotiations in 2026.
The IMF revises global growth projections downward amid Middle East tensions, signaling economic challenges ahead. Asia’s markets brace for impact as funding needs rise.
WTI crude’s rare price surge above Brent signals shifting risks in global energy markets and challenges to the petrodollar system in 2026.
British economist John Ross highlights China’s parity with US in scientific talent and superior ability to commercialize innovations, citing EV sector growth as key example.
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution urging reparations for transatlantic slavery, addressing centuries of systemic inequality.
U.S.-Iran tensions in 2026 disrupt global supply chains through Strait of Hormuz blockade, triggering energy price surges and manufacturing bottlenecks across key industries.
Ongoing US-Iran military conflict triggers historic oil price surge and stock market declines, raising global recession concerns as supply chains falter.
Rising US-Iran tensions disrupt global energy markets and supply chains, with analysts warning of prolonged inflation and shifting trade patterns across Asia in 2026.
One year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs unlawful, businesses face ongoing trade uncertainty and $23 billion in unresolved refund claims.
