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Asia-Pacific isn’t catching up to the global economy anymore — it’s writing the rules. Track the markets, trade shifts, and investment plays reshaping where Western money goes next.
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Apr- 2026 -22 April

Europe-Asia airfares jump 24% after Iran conflict closes airspace, rerouting flights
Economy fares on Europe-East Asia routes have surged 24% on average since the Iran war began February 28, 2026, with London-Melbourne tickets up 76% to £2,450 and Hong Kong-London up…