Asia economy

The war-driven supply shock already roiling manufacturing in Asia

A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is hurting multiple sectors

Bank Indonesia has already been buying up long-term bonds while selling short-term paper to lure more inflows to underpin the currency.

Global bond sell-off threatens turmoil in weakest Asian economies

The jump in US yields has intensified pressure across emerging Asia

China's bond market trades on domestic fundamentals, reinforcing the country's role as a diversification anchor.

Asia’s different economic stories are opening up opportunities in fixed income

The region’s credit markets are weathering the recent geopolitical stress with resilience

Food makes up about 40% to 50% of consumer price baskets in emerging markets in Asia, making them vulnerable to price shocks.

Asia heatwaves spell double trouble for economies hit by oil

For now, Singapore, which boasts strong AI-driven economic growth, is expected to see stable inflation

Krishna Srinivasan, director of the IMF's Asia-Pacific department, says Asian policymakers must ensure fiscal support is timely and targeted to those most in need.

IMF warns of Asia’s vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

An acute hit to growth is possible if a prolonged conflict triggers supply shortages

Iran has been hitting the Gulf states from the start of hostilities and blocking the Strait of Hormuz, seeking to maximise international pressure on Israel and the US to stop the bombing.

Navigating Iran war complexity: Asia businesses lose big in worst-case scenario

Four different plausible futures could pan out, with the worst being a ‘regional firestorm’

Albert Park of Asian Development Bank says: “If financial disruption becomes disorderly, then our advice is for central banks to think about stabilising markets.”

ADB sees modest growth impact on Asia if Middle East conflict lasts about a month

A prolonged crisis could spill into other sectors such as air travel and cargo shipping

Trump’s tariff push has strained Washington’s diplomatic relations across Asia.

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion

Analysts say more responses from the US president are likely after the Supreme Court decision

In South-east Asia, Singapore reported economic growth of 4.8% for 2025 on Friday,

Asia manufacturing rebounds as global demand weathers Trump hit

The AI boom has lifted electronics trade in the region

Singapore and China exchanged agreements for cooperation in various areas, including the development of the CCI.

Singapore, China exchange 27 agreements to boost cooperation, from financial connectivity to food trade

Deals are announced at bilateral meeting co-chaired by Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang