Inside Myanmar’s Gilded Capital, Empty Streets and Moldy CornersJustin M. LarsonJanuary 9, 20260 Myanmar’s junta created a capital to withstand an invasion. Now, the military struggles to project an image of control over…
China inflation hits fastest pace in nearly three years in December, as expectedJustin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 HAIKOU, CHINA – JANUARY 01: Customers shop at CDF Haikou International Duty Free City on January 1, 2026 in Haikou,…
China CPI, Hang Seng Index, Kospi, Nikkei 225Justin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on the skyline…
Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’Justin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities,…
Why Cambodia Handed Over a Man Accused of Stealing Billions in Crypto ScamJustin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 Experts say the scam industry has become a pillar of Cambodia’s economy, but it is under pressure from other countries…
China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. AcquisitionJustin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s…
Can new airlines cure all that ails India’s aviation sector?Justin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 ‘This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on…
Meta faces China probe over acquisition of AI agent startup ManusJustin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus for possible technology control violations, FT reported on…
Trump’s Greenland gambit puts China on edge after Venezuela operationJustin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 SHANGHAI, CHINA – MAY 06: China’s research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrives at Waigaoqiao port after over…
Why Russian Tourists Are Flocking to Southern China’s BeachesJustin M. LarsonJanuary 8, 20260 Russians find a refuge on the beaches of Sanya from sanctions and “sideways looks,” toasting the New Year beside a…
Nikkei 225, Hang Seng IndexJustin M. LarsonJanuary 7, 20260 SHENZHEN, CHINA – AUGUST 26: An aerial view of the Shenzhen skyline on August 26, 2020 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province…
India economy estimated to grow 7.4% in 2026 despite trade uncertaintyJustin M. LarsonJanuary 7, 20260 India is set to become the world’s fourth-largest economy.Dinodia Photo | Corbis Documentary | Getty ImagesAmid rising global trade uncertainties,…
China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High AlertJustin M. LarsonJanuary 7, 20260 Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to…
Turning point for U.S.-China ties in 2026?Justin M. LarsonJanuary 7, 20260 This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving…
China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade SurplusJustin M. LarsonJanuary 7, 20260 Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One…
Indian state refiners are still buying Russian oil despite Trump’s tariff threatJustin M. LarsonJanuary 6, 20260 An oil refinery, operated by Bharat Petroleum Corp., in Mumbai, India.Dhiraj Singh | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesState-owned refiners in India…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, CSI 300, Hang Seng IndexJustin M. LarsonJanuary 6, 20260 Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Mr Jorn Oberg Utzon, at first light as the sun rises over Sydney…
How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in AsiaJustin M. LarsonJanuary 6, 20260 The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions,…
Why DeepSeek didn’t cause an investor frenzy again in 2025Justin M. LarsonJanuary 6, 20260 Nearly a year ago, DeepSeek shook the AI world. Stocks of some of the leading Western tech companies plunged as the…
At Refugee Camps, Most Birthdays Fall on New Year’sJustin M. LarsonJanuary 6, 20260 When an exodus of Rohingya fled to Bangladesh a decade ago, the United Nations recorded many of their birthdays as…
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s CaptureJustin M. LarsonJanuary 6, 20260 The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan,…
Iran protests: UN warns against further bloodshedJustin M. LarsonJanuary 5, 20260 That’s according to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, briefing reporters in New York on Monday. News reports cited videos posted online Monday…
Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74Justin M. LarsonJanuary 5, 20260 Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said…
China’s Oil Deal With Venezuela Faces Turning PointJustin M. LarsonJanuary 5, 20260 Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question…
