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US Jobs Surge, Asia-Pacific's Best Companies Revealed

U.S. Job Market Shows Signs of Thawing, Asia-Pacific Businesses Weather Political Storm

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 11, 2026 - The U.S. economy saw a better-than-expected increase of 130,000 jobs in January, according to a report released Wednesday by the Labor Department, while the Asia-Pacific region demonstrated resilience in the face of shifting global political dynamics. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. However, an annual update revealed that hiring in 2025 was weaker than initially reported, adding to existing concerns about the nation's economic momentum.

The January job gains offered a glimmer of hope after a challenging year, according to NPR News. Employment gains for November and December were revised down by a total of 17,000 jobs. The report comes amid ongoing anxieties about the nation's economic performance.

Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region has shown remarkable adaptability, according to TIME. Despite the return of Donald Trump to the White House and the implementation of his policies, the region has largely insulated itself from economic shocks. Businesses and economies have adjusted their strategies, reducing their reliance on the U.S. Banking and financial services continue to dominate the latest rankings of the region's best companies, which were compiled by TIME and Statista. These rankings assess firms based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) evaluations.

"While 2025 started rocky with Trump's tariff war, the Asia-Pacific region stabilized towards the yearend," said Daniel Kritenbrink, formerly U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, according to TIME.

The TIME and Statista ranking, titled "Asia-Pacific's Best Companies of 2026," analyzed 500 companies in the region, focusing on employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability transparency. The employee satisfaction data was gathered from surveys conducted in 2024, with a primary focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

In other news, President Trump continues to focus on the 2020 election results, despite winning the 2024 election, according to Vox. His director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has reportedly spent months seeking new evidence to support claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has shared concerning news about the future of the Basin, according to Phys.org. The report indicates that the Basin is likely to become hotter, drier, and more volatile, with reduced river flows.

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