Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weigh Iran tensions and ceasefire talks
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.Yaorusheng | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed recent U.S. military...
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 65,000 for first time as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes
Japan’s Nikkei 225 breached 64,000 for the first time Monday as a sharp decline in oil prices lifted risk sentiment...
Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors assess U.S.-Iran peace deal diplomacy
A screen displays share prices inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Oil surged...
Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers set to strike as wage talks break down, sending shares lower
TOPSHOT - Members of the Samsung Electronics labour union hold signs reading "Change it to be transparent!" as they stage...
U.S. can hold AI talks with China because ‘we are in the lead,’ Bessent tells CNBC as nations plan safety protocol
The U.S. can talk to China about artificial intelligence because "we are in the lead," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
South Korea's Kospi hits fresh record as Asia markets trade mixed amid oil surge, Iran risks
South Korea's Kospi opened at a fresh record Monday, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets amid rising oil prices and escalating...
Oil prices slide as new attacks in Strait of Hormuz threaten fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire
In an aerial view, the Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery is seen on April 2, 2026 in Carson, California.Justin...
Japan, South Korea stocks hit record high as investors shrug off stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations
Aerial view of Seoul downtown city skyline with vehicle on expressway and bridge cross over Han river in Seoul city,...
Japan, South Korea stocks hit record highs as Iran ceasefire extension lifts sentiment
Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty ImagesJapan and South Korea stocks hit record highs Thursday, trailing overnight gains on Wall...
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across Asia is...
Asia-Pacific markets fall as Middle East war enters fifth week
The Tokyo Tower stands amid buildings at dusk in Tokyo, Japan.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets fell sharply on...
South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens
Riders refuel their motorbikes at a gas station in Hongdae district in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, July 2, 2022....
Asia-Pacific markets pare gains as oil rebounds on Iran war-linked uncertainty
Mount Fuji and the Shinjuku skyline in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg...
A Netflix cooking show is changing how people travel — and restaurants are seeing bookings jump 303%
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – DECEMBER 17, 2025: Participants Jung Ho-young, Hudukjuk, Monk Sunjae, Son Jong-won, producers Kim Eun-ji and Kim...
South Korea's Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural stylesGeorge Pachantouris | Moment | Getty ImagesSouth Korea's...
'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan
Visitors (L) dressed in kimonos look at photos they took during a visit to Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district...
Asia-Pacific markets fall as oil prices stay elevated amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions
A screen displays Nikkei 225 Stock Average inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026....
Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 trade probe, weeks before Beijing summit
TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base,...
South Korea's Kospi leads regional rebound as Trump comments drive oil lower
A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in front of a big screen showing South Korea's benchmark stock index (C) and...
Japan, South Korea stocks tumble over 6% as oil tops $100 amid broader Asia market rout
Fire breaks out at the Shahran oil depot after U.S. and Israeli attacks, leaving numerous fuel tankers and vehicles in...
