02:19 China raises defence budget by 7% for 2026: official report
02:18 China sets growth target of 4.5 to 5% for 2026: official report
02:13 Carney says 'middle powers' like Canada, Australia must resist 'hegemons'
02:07 Japan's Nikkei index up 3 % in early trade
02:06 South Korean stocks rise more than 3% at open