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East Asia’s population challenge isn’t just about raising birth rates
Across East Asia, societies are becoming richer, healthier and more educated, yet fewer people feel able or willing to have families and raise children. Low fertility plagues high-income societies, particularly in East Asia, where the total fertility rate (TFR) has fallen below one birth per woman, well under the replacement level of 2.1 births. While many countries have dedicated considerable resources and effort to reversing this trend, the results have been somewhat disappointing.
'The Heaven Sword' crowned as East Asia's tallest tree after a nearly decade-long search
'The Heaven Sword' crowned as East Asia's tallest tree after a nearly decade-long search Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Taiwan, historically known as Formosa, holds a secret deep within its rugged interior: it is one of the rare locations on Earth capable of supporting "giant" trees—specimens that tower over 80 meters in height. Since 2014, a dedicated group, the "Taiwan tree seekers," has been on a mission to locate and document these sky-piercing giants. The...
From logistics parks to offices: How is Middle East conflict hitting Asia's property market
The Middle East conflict is impacting Asia Pacific's commercial real estate through rising energy costs and inflation. This is affecting logistics, retail, and office sectors, while investment markets face growing uncertainty due to potential interest rate shifts. Broader macroeconomic channels are expected to shape the region's property outlook.
Asia stocks skittish as Middle East anxiety offsets AI optimism
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Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets rise amid Middle East concerns
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting a record high, as investors appeared to look past uncertainty over U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Tensions have escalated between Washington and Tehran, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying on Tuesday that Iran has mined "large segments" of the Strait of Hormuz. "They're firing on commercial ships and they've mined large segments of Hormuz — international waters," Rubio told...
Asia-Pacific to lead global retail sales, weather Middle East conflict
Asia-Pacific is expected to drive global retail sales over the next five years, even as the Middle East conflict is hurting consumer confidence, according to business analysts. The war could continue to weigh on consumer and business sentiment for now due to higher energy prices and supply chain disruption, Anand Ramanathan, Deloitte Asia-Pacific’s retail and consumer products sector leader, said in an interview. “As borrowing costs rise and financial conditions tighten, consumers and...
Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower on renewed Middle East tensions
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Tech stocks plunge in Asia after record rally and renewed Middle East attacks
Markets in South Korea and Japan are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil rises as Iran and Israel launch attacks at each other
Tech stocks plunge in Asia after record rally and renewed Middle East attacks
Markets in South Korea and Japan are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil rises as Iran and Israel launch attacks at each other
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Luke has over a decade of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the industry. Based in South East Asia.