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Lavrov visits North Korea to reaffirm security pact

Ben Aris in Berlin July 13, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned the United States, South Korea and Japan against forming a trilateral security alliance that explicitly targets North Korea, cautioning that such a move would inflame regional tensions.

South Korea’s former president Yoon re-arrested as martial law investigation widens

bno - Jakarta Office July 11, 2025

Yoon was detained at 2:07 am after a court ruled there was sufficient suspicion regarding the accusations and a potential risk of tampering with evidence. His detention followed a nearly seven-hour hearing at the Seoul Central District Court.

Which countries have received Trump's tariff letters? – Statista

Anna Fleck for Statista July 10, 2025

US President Donald Trump has delayed his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs once more, with the new deadline set for August 1, Statista reports.

South Asia looks southeast as trade ties strengthen to counterbalance China

bno - Ho Chi Minh Office July 9, 2025

This tilt has been most pronounced in India’s expanding economic outreach to Southeast Asia under its "Act East" policy, which has evolved from a diplomatic slogan to a trade and connectivity strategy.

East and Southeast Asia react to Trump’s tariff delay with unease, strategic reassessment

bno - Taipei Office July 8, 2025

Cynics are even claiming the US president doesn’t want to push his controversial tariffs into the spotlight as the US reels from devastating flash floods in Texas that claimed over 100 lives in recent days.

AI surge sparks semiconductor facility expansion in South Korea

bno - Jakarta Office July 8, 2025

South Korea’s semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant investment surge, driven by the explosive demand for artificial intelligence chips and bolstered by strong government support.

South Korea's population could shrink by 85% within century, new study warns

bne IntelliNews July 7, 2025

South Korea's population could plummet to just 7.53mn by 2125 under the worst-case scenario, representing an 85% decline from current levels.

LNG in Asia: A transitional step on the way to a greener future

bno - Taipei Office July 5, 2025

As the global push for decarbonisation intensifies, liquefied natural gas - LNG - is emerging as a pivotal player in Asia’s energy transformation.

Where startups are born, global firms grow and capital flows — Asia in 2025

bno - Taipei Office July 4, 2025

From 2017 to 2023, private equity and venture capital assets under management in Asia surged by 130%, significantly outpacing growth in Western markets.

Global banking’s new powerhouse: Asia

bno - Taipei Office July 3, 2025

Asia's level of digital banking infrastructure has enabled it to challenge and even surpass traditional Western players such as Citi and HSBC in key regional markets.

ASIA BLOG: Southeast Asia should pivot away from Trump’s America and steer in the direction of Europe

bno - Taipei Office July 2, 2025

Trump's confrontational approach to China, while superficially aligned with concerns within ASEAN, is neither strategic nor consultative. It is built more on spectacle than substance, more on division than dialogue.

Short-term forecast for global offshore wind downgraded, says industry report

bne IntelliNews July 1, 2025

The Global Wind Energy Council has downgraded its short-term forecast by 24% for 2025-2029 compared with its prediction last year.

ETF investment trends in Asia in 2025

bno - Taipei Office July 1, 2025

While ETF markets in Asia have historically lagged behind those in North America and Europe in terms of depth and diversity, 2025 is witnessing a decisive maturing of the regional ETF ecosystem.

Tosyali dethrones Eregli to become largest Turkish steelmaker

Akin Nazli in Belgrade June 26, 2025

Company owner Fuat Tosyali became a favourite businessman of president Erdogan. Projects he’s involved in include making Turkey’s “native and national” Altay battle tank.

Czech court rules against French EDF in Dukovany nuclear tender lawsuit

bne IntelliNews June 26, 2025

The regional court in Czechia’s second-largest city, Brno, has rejected the lawsuit of the French Électricité de France filed against the previous ruling of the Czech antitrust office ÚOHS.

East Asia’s regional embrace of nuclear power sees Taiwan sitting alone in the corner

bno - Taipei Office June 26, 2025

In a baffling turn, Taiwan, long a technological and economic powerhouse, has allowed populist politics to sideline science and logic.

East Asia’s petrochemical industry: stuck between tradition and transition

bno - Taipei Office June 25, 2025

As the global economy begins its gradual but determined pivot towards decarbonisation and renewable energy, East Asia's petrochemical giants now find themselves straddling two competing imperatives – legacy industries and a low-carbon future.

Asia’s fruit boom: how the continent is feeding the world’s sweet tooth

bno - Taipei Office June 24, 2025

Asian growers are now tapping into global markets more aggressively than ever before.

Asia's role as a global data centre hub is driving economic growth across the region

bno - Taipei Office June 19, 2025

Microsoft and Google recently announced multi-billion dollar investments to expand their existing facilities in Singapore, incorporating AI-ready infrastructure and renewable energy commitments.

ASIA BLOG: Which side leading Asian nations would back if Iran VS Israel escalates

bno - Taipei Office June 19, 2025

In the event of an escalation, Beijing would likely call for restraint and push for a negotiated settlement. It may be doing so already behind the scenes. However, its silence or perceived tilt towards Tehran could provoke criticism from the West.

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