Asian Stocks Fall As Iran Uncertainty Persists

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Business Markets

Asian stock markets fell on Friday as uncertainty over the Iran conflict kept investors cautious, although some indexes recovered part of their earlier losses as oil prices eased slightly and hopes of de-escalation improved later in the session. South Korea remained under the most pressure,

International

Sri Lanka Declares Wednesdays Off For Fuel

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday as part of emergency fuel-saving measures, becoming one of several Asian countries responding to the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy supplies. The decision effectively creates a four-day workweek for many state institutions as Colombo tries to reduce fuel use and avoid deeper disruption […]

Business Markets

Asian Stocks Fall As Oil Jumps On Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Asian Stocks Fall As Oil Jumps On Crisis Asian equities came under heavy pressure on Monday as oil prices surged sharply amid the worsening West Asia crisis, with investors reacting to fears of supply disruption, shipping risks and a broader economic shock across the region. The selloff reflected growing concern that the conflict could hit […]

International

Nearly 1,000 Dead as Severe Storms Hit Southeast Asia

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

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 regions. Sri Lanka Reports Over 330 Deaths After Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka remains one

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, […]