Vietnam has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit luxury goods after police raided warehouses outside Ho Chi Minh City and seized more than 23,000 pairs of counterfeit slippers bearing the logos of brands including Nike, Adidas, Crocs, and Gucci.

Thailand is shifting its tourism strategy from maximizing visitor arrivals to attracting higher-spending travelers.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index tumbled on Thursday, closing at its intraday low of 6,223.87, down 51.90 points, or 0.83 percent, as geopolitical tensions dampened investor sentiment.

Wall Street strategists expect the US stock market to continue advancing in the second half of 2026 after a strong performance during the previous quarter.

Major members of OPEC+ have agreed to another modest increase in their collective oil production quotas for next month, raising the prospect of additional crude supplies reaching global markets if the U.S.-Iran peace agreement holds.

Defense stocks are climbing as investors wager that rising military spending, efforts to replenish depleted weapons stockpiles, and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in defense will fuel long-term growth in the sector.

Employment in the US leisure and hospitality sector unexpectedly declined in June despite expectations that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would boost hiring.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index extended its winning streak on Wednesday, gaining 28.66 points, or 0.46 percent, to close at 6,275.77, although investors largely remained on the sidelines amid lingering economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

South Korea's stock market extended its losses, pushing the benchmark Kospi toward bear-market territory as investors reassessed the outlook for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor demand.

Major Japanese companies are expected to post record net profits for a sixth consecutive fiscal year, as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies is projected to outweigh higher input costs stemming from the Middle East conflict.

The S&P 500 has posted its strongest quarterly performance since 2020 and is up about 9 percent this year, but analysts at Bank of America (BofA) expect the market to surrender part of those gains before year-end.

Iran's ambassador to China said commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz could face new service fees, while China and other "friendly" countries may receive special consideration.

Fox Business reacted to a weaker-than-expected US employment report after June job growth fell well below economists' forecasts.

In a major step toward transforming the country's mass transportation system, Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has officially turned over a prime 6,000-square-meter property in Bicutan to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

Alex Karp, chief executive officer of Palantir Technologies, said OpenAI and Anthropic have fundamentally mispriced their AI services.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Index extended its winning streak to six consecutive trading sessions on Tuesday, closing at 6,247.00, up 23.12 points or 0.37 percent, although investor uncertainty continued to linger.

As markets grow increasingly concerned about whether the enormous sums being invested in artificial intelligence (AI) will ultimately generate strong returns, the prices charged for AI usage are beginning to decline.

China will continue investing heavily in a diversified energy system, combining coal-fired power plants with renewable sources such as wind and solar to support its expanding industrial base.

US stock futures moved higher on Monday following another strong week for Wall Street, with technology and hardware shares leading the gains.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index rose on Monday, gaining 35.96 points, or 0.58 percent, to close at 6,223.99, after strong early gains were tempered by late-session profit-taking.

The European Union risks entering a new phase of trade conflict with China unless both sides reach an agreement to reduce trade imbalances by October.

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this weekend, one number underscores the nation's fiscal trajectory.

The US Department of Justice and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers to resolve allegations that the companies conspired to inflate egg prices.

A cooler-than-expected June employment report is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials focused on inflation while supporting an extended pause in interest rate increases.