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New Economic Policies Reshape Asia’s Future – Insights

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

Introduction As the world gradually emerges from the pandemic, Asian economies are experiencing a significant transformation in their economic policies. These fresh approaches are designed to respond to a rapidly evolving global landscape, influenced by technological advancements, demands for environmental sustainability, and shifting trade dynamics. In this article, we’ll explore the latest economic policies across...

Major Political Shift in Asia: What It Means for the Region

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

Introduction In recent months, we’ve witnessed a significant political shift across Asia, stirring up conversations regarding its implications for governments, economies, and international relations. With major elections, strategic moves on the geopolitical chessboard, and evolving alliances, the balance of power in Asia is rapidly changing. This article delves into how this shift is likely to...

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seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images Fifty days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, tensions escalated again after clashes in...

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China’s PBOC keeps 1-year and 5-year benchmark lending rates unchanged

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

BEIJING, CHINA – DECEMBER 22: A woman walks by the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) on December 22, 2025 in Beijing, China. Zhang Xiangyi | China News Service | Getty Images China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th straight month, keeping its powder dry as policymakers weigh the economic...

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MHI climbs 5% after first ever warship export deal

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles (L) and Japan’s Minister of Defense Koizumi Shinjiro (R) pose for a photo with Eisaku Ito, Pesident and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, before the signing of the contract for Japan to deliver the first three of Mogami-class warships, in Melbourne on April 18, 2026....

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Asia markets set to open higher amid renewed Iran-U.S. tensions

TazaPulseApril 20, 2026

Screens showing surging stock shares at the Taiwan Stock Exchange office, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to pause the global tariffs, in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 10, 2025. Daniel Ceng | Anadolu | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, as investors continue to keep a cautious eye on developments...

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U.S. seeks to expand energy sales to India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

NOIDA, INDIA – APRIL 16: Indian buyers queue to refill their empty liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders near a gas agency office in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, on April 16, 2026. (Photo by Amarjeet Kumar Singh/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The United States is stepping up...

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Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire takes effect

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

A photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Tyre shows smoke as it rises from the site of Israeli airstrikes that targeted villages on southern Lebanon on April 16, 2026. Kawnat Haju | AFP | Getty Images Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily...

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Israel-Lebanon truce fuels optimism for Middle East peace

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Alexander Manzyuk | Reuters Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran “should be ending pretty soon,” while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes of easing supply disruptions. U.S. crude...

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Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, Kospi

TazaPulseApril 17, 2026

Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Friday, as cautious optimism over the Middle East conflict tempered sentiment, diverging from Wall Street’s record-setting rally. President Donald Trump confirmed that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, starting at 5 p.m. ET. Iran’s parliament speaker has said that Israel halting attacks on Lebanon...