Indonesia rupiah weakens to record low of 17,360 per dollar at open.

China's factory activity worsened less than forecast, staying in expansion amid Iran war supply chain disruptions.

China’s factory activity worsened less than forecast, remaining in expansion even as disruptions to supply chains and rising input costs caused by the Iran war reverberate around the world

Samsung semiconductor profit jumps 48-fold as AI demand boosts memory chip margins. The company's chip arm significantly outperformed market expectations this quarter.

Samsung's semiconductor division reported a 48-fold increase in profit, driven by high demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence applications.

TikTok Shop US sales hit $4.9B in Q1 2026, doubling from prior year. Consumer spending on platform rose 46% YoY, per WSJ.

Analysts estimate TikTok Shop generated $4.9 billion in US sales during Q1 2026, doubling its volume from the previous year; consumer spending on the platform rose 46% year-over-year, according to the Wall Street Journal.

New Zealand's ANZ Business Confidence plunges to -10.6 in April from 32.5, while Activity Outlook drops to 19.6 from 39.3, signaling sharp economic slowdown.

New Zealand's economic outlook darkened in April as ANZ Business Confidence fell to -10.6 from 32.5 and the Activity Outlook dropped to 19.6 from 39.3.