Iron ore rose as threat of strike action by BHP Group workers at the export hub of Port Hedland raised concerns about potential supply disruptions, although weak Chinese demand will likely cap price gains.

Japan intervened in the currency market to bolster the yen, which sharply advanced as much as 3.3% versus the dollar in New York trading on Thursday. Bloomberg's Shery Ahn breaks down the developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Philippines plans to change the way it prices local-currency bonds by removing the impact of withholding tax, a shift that may saddle some existing investors in the nation’s $230 billion market with losses, according to people familiar with the matter.

North Korea’s economy expanded for a third straight year in 2025, boosted by arms exports to Russia, stronger trade with China, and Kim Jong Un’s drive to develop regional industries, according to estimates by South Korea’s central bank.

Reddit's financial situation is looking good but uncertainty about its relationship to Google and the new AI-ified web are stirring market concerns.

Komatsu teams with US startup on self-driving construction machines

China replaces diplomat known for 'hands in pockets' incident with Japan

Japan scraps cap on growth spending requests for fiscal 2027 budget

Thai rice, Indian sugarcane show signs of early El Nino impact

Japan parts maker ships rare-earth-free sunroof motors for German cars