Today: September 18, 2024
Today: September 18, 2024

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India condemns Iran supreme leader's comments on treatment of minorities

India has condemned comments made by Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the treatment of Muslims in the South Asian nation, calling his remarks "misinformed and unacceptable".

India condemns Iran supreme leader's comments on treatment of minorities
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Midea's strong Hong Kong debut after $4 billion listing boosts outlook

Midea Group rose as much as 9.5% on its Hong Kong trading debut after the Chinese home appliances maker raised nearly $4 billion in the city's largest

Midea's strong Hong Kong debut after $4 billion listing boosts outlook
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7-Eleven parent's new security rating won't affect a buyout, Japan minister says

The new classification of 7-Eleven's parent company as "core" to Japanese national security will not raise hurdles to a potential buyout, Japan's finance minister

7-Eleven parent's new security rating won't affect a buyout, Japan minister says
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Stocks end nearly flat, dollar firms before Fed rate decision

U.S. stock markets ended nearly flat after hitting record highs on Tuesday and the dollar stood firm as strong economic data allayed slowdown fears and investors

Stocks end nearly flat, dollar firms before Fed rate decision
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Japan will continue to assess economic impact of stronger yen, finance minister says

Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the government will continue to analyse the impact of the strengthening yen on the economy and respond appropriately.

Japan will continue to assess economic impact of stronger yen, finance minister says
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Dovish Fed eyed, China's deflationary forces intensify

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Dovish Fed eyed, China's deflationary forces intensify
Asia|Business|Technology

Mercedes-Benz sees more Indian buyers choosing EVs as first luxury car

Mercedes-Benz is seeing a rise in the number of Indian buyers opting for electric vehicles as their first luxury car, the country's managing director told Reuters,

Mercedes-Benz sees more Indian buyers choosing EVs as first luxury car
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An American pastor detained in China for nearly 20 years has been released

The U.S. State Department says a Christian pastor from California has been freed from China after nearly 20 years behind bars and is back home in the U.S. Advocacy groups say 68-year-old David Lin was detained after he entered China in 2006, was convicted of contract fraud and sentenced to life in prison

An American pastor detained in China for nearly 20 years has been released
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UK should outlaw imports of goods made by Xinjiang forced labour, says senior lawmaker

Britain should outlaw imports of products made by forced labour in China's Xinjiang region, a senior lawmaker from the ruling Labour party said, while reiterating his call for more

UK should outlaw imports of goods made by Xinjiang forced labour, says senior lawmaker
Asia|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes, lanterns and so much more

Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes, lanterns and so much more

Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes, lanterns and so much more
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Washington and Seoul discussing new deal on cost sharing for US troops in South Korea ahead of a potential Trump election victory

Washington and Seoul discussing new deal on cost sharing for US troops in South Korea ahead of a potential Trump election victory

Washington and Seoul discussing new deal on cost sharing for US troops in South Korea ahead of a potential Trump election victory
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Russian and Chinese warships practice missile firing at Ocean-2024, RIA reports

Warships of Russia's Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy practiced missile and artillery firing in the Sea of ​​Japan as part of the Ocean-2024 drills, Russia's RIA state news agency

Russian and Chinese warships practice missile firing at Ocean-2024, RIA reports
Asia|Business|Finance

Asian bonds attract massive inflows in August on Fed easing hopes

Asian bonds attracted foreign inflows for a fourth successive month in August on optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve will start easing interest rates in September.

Asian bonds attract massive inflows in August on Fed easing hopes
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Thailand is studying $9 billion infrastructure fund, finance minister says

Thailand is looking into setting up an infrastructure fund worth 300 billion baht ($9 billion) to invest in train projects, the finance minister said on Monday.

Thailand is studying $9 billion infrastructure fund, finance minister says
Asia|Entertainment

Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shogun'

Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season

Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shogun'
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A union leader freed from prison vows to continue a strike against Cambodia's's biggest casino

A Cambodian union leader freed from prison after serving time for her part in a strike against the country’s biggest casino has vowed to continue the labor action until justice is done

A union leader freed from prison vows to continue a strike against Cambodia's's biggest casino
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cut

Shares are mixed in Asia after the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a record as Wall Street gears up for Federal Reserve's most anticipated meeting in years

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cut
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Indian police release striking Samsung workers detained for planning protest march

Indian police late on Monday released most of the 104 striking workers at a Samsung Electronics plant who were detained for planning a

Indian police release striking Samsung workers detained for planning protest march
Asia|News

North Korea's foreign minister leaves for Russia, embassy in Pyongyang says

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has flown to Russia to attend the fourth Eurasian Women's Forum and the BRICS Women's Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia's embassy in North Korea

North Korea's foreign minister leaves for Russia, embassy in Pyongyang says
Asia|Environment|News|World

Strongest typhoon since 1949 hits Shanghai and knocks out power to some homes

The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949 has flooded roads with water and broken tree branches and knocked out power to some homes

Strongest typhoon since 1949 hits Shanghai and knocks out power to some homes
Asia|Business

PwC invests in 'high quality' business in China after record fine, internal memo says

PwC is making "tangible investments" to ensure the Big Four firm has high quality and sustainable business in China, it said in a memo to staff after Chinese regulators

PwC invests in 'high quality' business in China after record fine, internal memo says
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Philippines to continue to deploy vessels in contested South China Sea shoal

The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels in the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, its coast guard said on Monday after a Philippine ship returned to port after a

Philippines to continue to deploy vessels in contested South China Sea shoal
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Tech stocks drag, dollar plumbs lows on rate cut expectations

Tech stocks dragged on U.S. indexes and the dollar touched a more than one-year low against the yen on Monday as all eyes looked to a Federal Reserve meeting later

Tech stocks drag, dollar plumbs lows on rate cut expectations
Asia|News|Travel|World

Shanghai cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bebinca draws near

Shanghai’s airports are canceling hundreds of flights as they brace for impact from Typhoon Bebinca

Shanghai cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bebinca draws near
Asia|News

Typhoon Bebinca lashes Shanghai in strongest storm to hit city since 1949

The normally-bustling financial hub of Shanghai was brought to a standstill on Monday as residents sheltered at home to wait out the worst of Typhoon

Typhoon Bebinca lashes Shanghai in strongest storm to hit city since 1949

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