Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Foreigners retreat from Asian equities on doubt over tech valuations

Overseas investors aggressively withdrew from Asian tech stocks in August, as they turned pricey after their recent rally and doubts emerged about the profitability of AI

Foreigners retreat from Asian equities on doubt over tech valuations
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US is building allies network to counter China's threat, top diplomat to Taiwan says

The United States is building a network of alliances in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's threats there, its top diplomat in Taiwan said on

US is building allies network to counter China's threat, top diplomat to Taiwan says
Asia|Economy|Finance

Japan's prime ministerial hopeful Motegi aims to compile new stimulus package

An official of Japan's ruling party, Toshimitsu Motegi, said on Wednesday he would want to compile a comprehensive stimulus package to ensure

Japan's prime ministerial hopeful Motegi aims to compile new stimulus package
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US expected to send senior Pentagon official to China military forum

The United States is set to send Michael Chase, the deputy assistant secretary of defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, to China's top

US expected to send senior Pentagon official to China military forum
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Stocks tumble as market leaders turn losers

Chip shares dragged Asian indexes lower on Wednesday and European futures fell after growth concerns drove the steepest selloff in a month on Wall Street and investors wiped $279 billion

Stocks tumble as market leaders turn losers
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India's services sector growth accelerates to 5-month high in Aug, PMI shows

Activity in India's dominant services sector rose at its fastest pace in five months in August as demand remained resilient amid easing inflationary

India's services sector growth accelerates to 5-month high in Aug, PMI shows
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China to 'revitalise' ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania

China, Tanzania and Zambia signed an initial agreement to rehabilitate a decades-old railway aimed at improving the rail-sea transportation in resource-rich East Africa, Chinese

China to 'revitalise' ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania
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South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development

The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons development and its military cooperation with Russia, Seoul's presidential office said on Wednesday

South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development
Asia|Economy|Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street extends losses as technology and energy stocks fall

Stocks lost more ground on Wall Street, led by declines in the technology and energy sectors

Stock market today: Wall Street extends losses as technology and energy stocks fall
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Thai king endorses PM Paetongtarn's new cabinet

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's new cabinet, the Royal Gazette showed on

Thai king endorses PM Paetongtarn's new cabinet
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Russia permits imports of North Korean beer, media reports say

A Russian company registered in the far eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur has been cleared to import beer produced in North Korea, Russian media reported, in the latest sign of

Russia permits imports of North Korean beer, media reports say
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Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during a two-day visit to the city-state starting on Wednesday, Singapore's government said

Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday
Africa|Asia|World

What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit

China's President Xi Jinping will open the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit on Thursday, where he is expected to urge African leaders gathered in Beijing

What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
Asia|Business|Finance

Surge in foreign bids for Japanese firms only just beginning, says BofA's Komori

A surge in foreign takeover bids for Japanese firms is likely to accelerate, according to Bank of America's co-head of Japan investment banking, Yuta Komori.

Surge in foreign bids for Japanese firms only just beginning, says BofA's Komori
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's budget demands hit record as leadership race steps up

Japan's budget demands hit a record for the next fiscal year, exceeding $800 billion, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the world's

Japan's budget demands hit record as leadership race steps up
Asia|Business|Economy

China's services activity expansion slows in August, Caixin PMI shows

Growth in China's services sector activity slowed in August despite the summer travel peak, prompting some firms to cut staff amid concerns about rising costs, a private-sector

China's services activity expansion slows in August, Caixin PMI shows
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Stocks fall with safe haven assets in demand, growth concerns in focus

MSCI's global equities gauge fell for a third day in a row and oil prices lost ground on Wednesday, while safe-haven assets such as U.S.

Stocks fall with safe haven assets in demand, growth concerns in focus
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Japan's service activity extends gains in Aug, PMI shows

Japan's service-sector activity extended gains in August, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, thanks to an uptick in overseas sales despite a darkening global outlook.

Japan's service activity extends gains in Aug, PMI shows
Africa|Asia|Economy|News

China kicks off major African summit as it seeks to woo leaders amid pressure from the West

China kicks off major African summit as it seeks to woo leaders amid pressure from the West

China kicks off major African summit as it seeks to woo leaders amid pressure from the West
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Growth fears, tech slump bring on September blues

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Growth fears, tech slump bring on September blues
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China pledges to encourage investment in Nigeria

China vowed to encourage its more "powerful" companies to invest in Nigeria, which in turn said it was open to Chinese companies building factories

China pledges to encourage investment in Nigeria
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7 years after genocide, plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is exacerbated by camp violence

Hundreds of thousands of minority Muslims fled Myanmar in 2017 amid a government crackdown. Seven years on, they remain in refugee camps.

7 years after genocide, plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is exacerbated by camp violence
Asia|Environment|Health|News

Bangladesh floods leave 71 dead, fears of waterborne disease rise

The death toll from floods in Bangladesh rose to 71 on Tuesday with millions of people still stranded in devastated areas and increasing concern about outbreaks of

Bangladesh floods leave 71 dead, fears of waterborne disease rise
Asia|News|World

Outgoing Japanese leader Kishida will visit South Korea for a summit on improving ties

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is going to South Korea to improve the two country's relations

Outgoing Japanese leader Kishida will visit South Korea for a summit on improving ties
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Japan's Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Seoul on Sept. 6-7 for a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Yoon's office said on Tuesday.

Japan's Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon

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