ICA-AP & Heifer sign MoU to boost Farmer Co-ops across Asia-Pacific

In a major step towards transforming agriculture in the Asia-Pacific region, Heifer International and the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 23 at the ICA-AP Regional Office in …

Asia stocks edge up, dollar droops as ceasefire buoys confidence

TOKYO: Asian stocks ticked higher and crude oil wallowed near multi-week lows on Wednesday, as investors took a ceasefire between Israel and Iran as a green light to head back into riskier assets and cast aside immediate worries about an energy shock. The …

Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int'l communication held in Astana

ASX 200 Steadies as Asia Stocks Climb on Ceasefire News and Cooling CPI

Highlights Asia-Pacific equities gained as Trump-brokered ceasefire lifted regional sentiment Australia’s soft CPI outcome draws attention ahead of RBA's next steps Market caution persists despite tech-led rally on Wall Street Equities across Asia …

Solar Concentrator Market to Hit $24.6 Billion by 2031 on 17% Asia‑Pacific Surge

Asia‑Pacific leads solar concentrator market; projected growth from $5.2 Bn to $24.6 Bn by 2031 at 16.8% CAGR, driven by renewable energy push. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report …

“An Eternal Partnership”: What China offers to Central Asia

China reinforced its regional influence during the second China–Central Asia summit in Kazakhstan, where leaders from six countries signed a historic Treaty of Eternal Friendship and Cooperation. Have you already subscribed? Log in

The Struggle Against Autocracy in Asia

An interview with Jeffrey Wasserstrom, author of The Milk Tea Alliance. Ross Perlin ▪ June 24, 2025 Protesters in Thailand demonstrate in solidarity with Myanmar's anti-coup movement on February 28, 2021. (Sirachai Arunrugstichai/Getty …

Asia markets stabilise, dollar droops following Middle East truce

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian stocks stabilised on Wednesday as crude oil hovered near multi-week lows as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran buoyed sentiment, even as hostilities threatened to flare up again. The dollar wallowed close to an …

A Business Hub for Central Asia’s Elite? What to Expect From Alatau

In a late afternoon session at the Astana International Forum, Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister of National Economy Zhandos Shaimardanov stepped onto the stage for a long-awaited talk on the city of Alatau. Officially signed into existence by President Kassym- …

US stocks were in risk-on mode following the announced ceasefire from US President Trump - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market ...

US stocks were in risk-on mode following the announced ceasefire from US President Trump between Israel and Iran. Fed Chair Powell said the Fed is well-positioned for the time being to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before …