Nearly 1,000 Dead as Severe Storms Hit Southeast Asia

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

International

Severe storms, heavy monsoon rains and cyclones have caused widespread devastation across Southeast Asia, leaving nearly 1,000 people dead and thousands displaced. Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have reported the highest casualties as floodwaters and landslides continue to affect large

Markets

Asia-Pacific Markets Slide Following Weak U.S. Session

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

Across Asia-Pacific stock markets on Monday, most benchmarks declined as investor sentiment stayed cautious after a volatile session on Wall Street. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell by about 0.3% after official data revealed a 1.8% annualised contraction in the country’s July-September GDP. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong also dipped by roughly 0.8%, […]

Business Markets

Asia Markets Mixed Ahead of US Tariff Deadline

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Asian stock markets traded mixed on July 22, 2025, as investors awaited clarity on US trade tariffs and upcoming corporate earnings. Market sentiment was cautious across the region amid global economic uncertainty and political developments. Japan Slips After Election Setback Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged down 0.1% after the ruling coalition failed to retain a majority […]

Business Markets

Asian Markets Slide Amid US Inflation Worries

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Asian stock markets declined on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected US inflation data, which dampened hopes of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also lost 0.3%. Markets in South Korea, Australia, and China saw marginal losses. The US dollar strengthened, […]