SINGAPORE -- The global artificial intelligence fervor has pushed Singapore to better-than-expected gross domestic product figures, with the city-state on Monday reporting 6% year-on-year growth in the first quarter, up from April's estimate of 4.6% .

LONDON -- Immigration concerns have turned voters to rightwing populists in the West, but while the Trump administration has made the U.S. trade deficit with China central to its economic policy, European parties are divided on how to treat Beijing.

TOKYO -- Japan's gold exports surpassed 4 trillion yen ($25 billion) for the first time in fiscal 2025, driven by rising prices amid heightened geopolitical risks. The figure likely is bolstered by outflows of the precious metal previously smuggled into the country.

TOKYO -- Global crude oil inventories are projected to shrink beneath 100 days' worth of demand this month as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues while accumulated stocks are depleted.

QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) -- A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.

KUALA LUMPUR -- BlackBerry, the Canadian company once known for its unique smartphones, is deepening its push into Asia by anchoring regional operations in Malaysia as it pivots toward cybersecurity and automotive software.

Welcome to Your Week in Asia.

TOKYO -- People in Japan are reading fewer books than they used to, but this has not stopped the number of public libraries from growing strongly.