Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risksAsian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source saysTaiwan awaits a significant U.S. arms sale. A U.S. official suggested a pause due to munitions needs for an Iran conflict. However, a sourc...
23 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plungeNew-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
AI boom drowns out war fears to fuel Asia’s great market divideAsia's markets are split: South and Southeast Asia grapple with rising oil prices impacting trade and stocks, while North Asia's tech giant...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNGA Middle East conflict has disrupted global liquefied natural gas supply. This has caused prices to surge, impacting Asian nations heavily ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Indian rupee gains, hedging costs dip as oil price cool-off offers reliefA drop in oil prices boosted the rupee and reduced hedging costs, easing pressure on importers and improving currency sentiment.
15 Apr, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Middle East crisis sparks a new fear: Not being able to flyAmid rising tensions linked to the Gulf War, concerns over air travel are shifting from fear of flying to fear of not flying at all. Sudden...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
President Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan warPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos has warned that the Philippines would inevitably be drawn into a conflict over Taiwan, despite hoping...
11 Aug, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
US, Philippine joint combat drills show Trump is not scaling back on South China Sea regionAround 14,000 American and Filipino troops will engage in joint military exercises in the Philippines, showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to ...
15 Apr, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
Philippines opens coast guard post after China build-upThe Philippines opens a coast guard post in the far north to enhance security amid China's military build-up near Taiwan. The outpost aims ...
24 May, 2024, 05.15 PM IST
China says Taiwan government risking 'dangerous war'Chinese Ministry of Defence spokesman Wu Qian said Thursday the DPP was "pushing Taiwan into a dangerous situation of war and violence at a...
26 Oct, 2023, 06.36 PM IST