China has warned the US against destabilizing East Asia after its new Defense Secretary James Mattis said Washington would rush to defend Japan in case of a conflict with Beijing.
SINGAPORE, Jan 28, 2015 (AFP) - Oil prices fell in Asia Wednesday as dealers await the outcome of a US Federal Reserve meeting and the release of a US supply report expected to show a surge in crude stockpiles, analysts said
SINGAPORE, Jan 26, 2015 (AFP) - Oil fell in Asia Monday after the anti-austerity party Syriza swept to victory in Greece's general elections, dealing a further blow to the struggling euro, analysts said.
SINGAPORE, Jan 21, 2015 (AFP) - Oil rebounded in Asia Wednesday as traders bought the commodity at cheaper prices following a slide to near six-year lows, analysts said.
Four airline incidents in which more than 600 people died made 2014 one of the worst years for Asian aviation even before the disappearance of AirAsia Bhd. (AIRA) QZ8501.
SINGAPORE, Dec 22, 2014 (AFP) - Oil prices rose in Asia on Monday, extending a sharp rebound at the end of last week, with analysts predicting the sector has bottomed out after plunging almost 50 percent since June.
TOKYO, Nov 11, 2014 (AFP) - The dollar slipped in Asia on Tuesday after ratcheting up big gains against the yen this month, while investors look ahead to the release next week of Japanese third-quarter economic growth data.
Tehran, YJC. Political analyst says that a nuclear agreement with Iran is key to a US long-term plan to ensure its presence in the Far East and the Pacific.
SINGAPORE, Aug 27, 2014 (AFP) - Oil prices rose in Asia Wednesday as dealers await the latest US stockpiles report for clues about demand in the world's top crude consumer, while buying was boosted by upbeat economic data out of Washington.
Oil prices extended gains in Asia Thursday after a bullish US stockpiles report raised hopes of resurgent demand in the world's top crude consumer, analysts said.
Oil prices extended losses in Asia Tuesday on fading fears that the crisis in crude producer Iraq could result in a major supply disruption, analysts said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a veiled warning to the United States on Wednesday, saying countries should not build up military alliances in Asia, even as Beijing feuds with neighbours in territorial disputes.
US President Barack Obama's tour of Asia-Pacific region countries was aimed at "the escalation of tensions in that volatile region," a statement of the North Korean Foreign Ministry said on Monday.