Bloomberg Business

US Eyes China Competition in Indo-Pacific With Budget Boost for Pentagon

The Biden administration’s proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 asks for billions more dollars to boost its Indo-Pacific military command, enhance missile defense and strengthen regional economies, as part of a broader push to counter China’s more assertive role in the region.

North Korea Slams US ‘War Preparation,’ Fires Off Missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over live-fire drills where his military launched several suspected short-range ballistic missiles after his sister threatened the US with consequences if it goes ahead with joint exercises with South Korea.

A Kuroda Surprise Risks Blocking Topix’s Ascent to 32-Year High

A surprise from Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda at the last policy meeting before his term ends may be the only thing that could stop the nation’s benchmark equity index from climbing to a more than three-decade high in the near future.

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