KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's diversified economy leaves it in a strong position to ride out the global impacts of war in Iran, according to its central bank governor, citing the country's robust exports, strong household consumption and buoyant labor market.
Indonesian business lobby calls for higher deficit cap during energy crisis
TOKYO -- The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for an increase in the country's fiscal deficit cap, a work-from-home policy and oil purchases from Russia, amid the government's muted response to the global energy crisis.
Chinese telecom capex to dip to 15-year low, hitting ZTE
TOKYO -- China's state-owned telecom operators' capital expenditure is set to shrink to a 15-year low in 2026, as investment in 5G networks has run its course, while both revenue and profit growth have stalled.
Malaysia chip association head confident on outcome of US trade probe
KUALA LUMPUR -- The head of Malaysia's chip industry association says the country will be able to weather a U.S. trade probe and disruptions caused by the Iran war.
India smartphone export growth in doubt as Iran war hits UAE
NEW DELHI -- India's fast-growing smartphone export sector is facing its first geopolitical test, as tensions in the Middle East disrupt key trade routes and logistics networks that support its global shipments.
China manufacturing expands despite Iran-linked trade disruptions
HONG KONG -- China's manufacturing activity expanded more than expected in March, suggesting that factories have so far weathered the initial disruptions of the Iran war.
France's Tikehau Capital plans first Japan investments with new fund
TOKYO -- French alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital plans to expand its Tokyo team and begin private equity investing in Japan from April, becoming the latest global private capital manager to step up its presence in the country's buoyant market.
Southeast Asia braces for fertilizer shortages as prices spike on Iran war
BANGKOK -- Southeast Asia is bracing for fertilizer shortages as prices spike globally, exacerbated by the Iran war, as much of the region depends on imports via the Strait of Hormuz.
Is Japan nearing an FX intervention? 5 things to know
TOKYO -- The yen's jittery trade around the 160 level against the dollar on Monday -- after briefly touching the key psychological threshold for the first time in 20 months -- highlights the market's central concern: the risk of currency market intervention by Japanese authorities.
BYD hails windfall as Iran oil crisis supercharges Chinese EV outlook
HONG KONG -- China's electric vehicle king BYD has acknowledged reaping a windfall as the Middle East conflict drives up gasoline prices and makes EVs more attractive, according to informed sources.