U.S. Defense Secretary says he favors placing missiles in Asia
SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Saturday that he was in favor of placing ground-launched, intermediate-range […]
Asia stocks fall to two-week low as hopes fade for big Fed rate cut, tech stocks drag
TOKYO/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asian stocks fell to their lowest levels in two and a half weeks on Tuesday as […]
Safe havens emerge in China, South Asia as recession risks grow
HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Fears of a global recession are on the rise as the U.S.-China trade war re-escalated in […]
Asia stocks subdued ahead of China data, Gulf attacks support oil
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks were subdued on Friday ahead of key Chinese data that could provide more clues on […]
Asia stocks gain amid Mexico reprieve, firmer Chinese shares
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks, led by Chinese shares, gained on Tuesday as markets basked in relief following the U.S. […]
U.S. won’t ‘tiptoe’ around China with Asia stability at threat: defense chief
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The United States will no longer “tiptoe” around Chinese behavior in Asia, with stability in the region […]
China, U.S. defense chiefs hold talks at Asia security summit
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan held talks on Friday at […]
In first for Asia, Taiwan lawmakers back same-sex marriage
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, as thousands of demonstrators […]
Asia stocks bounce from three-and-a-half month lows as trade fears soften
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks bounced from a 3-1/2-month low on Wednesday as a slight softening in rhetoric from U.S. […]
Asia stocks firm, oil hits 5-month peak on Iran sanctions report
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares were steady on Monday as investors took stock of recent data suggesting global growth may […]