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

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India to begin delayed census in Sept as Modi looks to plug data gaps, sources say

India is likely to begin conducting a long-delayed population census in September, two government sources said, as Prime Minister

India to begin delayed census in Sept as Modi looks to plug data gaps, sources say
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Pakistani pilgrim bus overturns, killing 28, injuring 23 in Iran

A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in central Iran, killing 28 passengers and injuring another 23 people, state media reported on Wednesday.

Pakistani pilgrim bus overturns, killing 28, injuring 23 in Iran
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China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter

China's largest ride-hailing company, Didi Global, swung to a net profit of 1.4 billion yuan ($196.24 million) for the second quarter from a 300 million

China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter
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China to probe European dairy imports as trade dispute escalates

China to probe European dairy imports as trade dispute escalates

China to probe European dairy imports as trade dispute escalates
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Chinese body says EU draft on EV tariffs lacks objectivity, fairness

The European Union's draft findings from an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles (EV) lack objectivity and fairness, a Chinese industry body said on Wednesday.

Chinese body says EU draft on EV tariffs lacks objectivity, fairness
Asia|Business|Economy

Russia's Rostec chief suggests protective measures on assembled car imports

Sergei Chemezov, the head of Russia's vast Rostec corporation, said that he was grateful to Chinese automotive makers for filling the gap created by the exit of Western brands but

Russia's Rostec chief suggests protective measures on assembled car imports
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China says it is 'seriously concerned' about US nuclear strategic report

China is seriously concerned about a report that said the United Stated approved a nuclear strategic plan to focus on China's rapid expansion in its nuclear arsenal, the Chinese

China says it is 'seriously concerned' about US nuclear strategic report
Asia|Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecasts

U.S. stocks ticked higher after more big companies delivered profit reports that topped analysts’ expectations

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecasts
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Taliban bars UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan

The Taliban have barred United Nations-appointed special rapporteur Richard Bennett from entering Afghanistan, the administration's spokesperson told local broadcaster Tolo, accusing

Taliban bars UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan
Asia|Economy|Health

Myanmar households crippled as currency tumbles to record low

A rapid depreciation of Myanmar's currency is pushing up the prices of essentials, including food and medicine, crippling ordinary households in the Southeast Asian country wrecked by

Myanmar households crippled as currency tumbles to record low
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Hong Kong bourse logs first profit rise in three quarters, IPOs pick up

Hong Kong's bourse has booked its first profit increase in three quarters, marking record revenue and income for an April-June period as new listings and trading

Hong Kong bourse logs first profit rise in three quarters, IPOs pick up
Asia|Australia|Economy|Environment|Technology

World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government

An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia to transmit energy by a submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer after the Australian government granted environmental approvals for the $19 billion project on Wednesday

World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government
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Bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, killing at least 28 people

A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq has crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people

Bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, killing at least 28 people
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China auto body says EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings 'enormous risks'

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said it firmly opposes a revised draft from the European Union on punitive tariffs for Chinese made electric vehicles,

China auto body says EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings 'enormous risks'
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Wall Street muted as investors look to Fed to confirm rate cuts

Global shares idled on Wednesday after a lengthy rebound propelled them towards recent record highs, and as investors awaited confirmation that the U.S.

Wall Street muted as investors look to Fed to confirm rate cuts
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An airport in Japan shut down because a pair of scissors went missing

An airport in Japan shut down because a pair of scissors went missing

An airport in Japan shut down because a pair of scissors went missing
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Domino's Australia franchise slumps 7% as high costs take larger slice of profit

Shares in Australia-based Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd slumped more than 7% on Wednesday, after the franchise operator flagged a weak start to fiscal 2025, as rising costs and frugal

Domino's Australia franchise slumps 7% as high costs take larger slice of profit
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan records trade deficit as surging global prices pushes imports higher

Japan racked up a 621 billion yen, or $4.3 billion, trade deficit in July, as prices of imports surged

Japan records trade deficit as surging global prices pushes imports higher
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'Rotten-tail kids': China's rising youth unemployment breeds new working class

Rising unemployment in China is pushing millions of college graduates into a tough bargain, with some forced to accept low-paying work or even subsist on

'Rotten-tail kids': China's rising youth unemployment breeds new working class
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China's Xi backs Fijian PM's Pacific plan ahead of regional meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka he backed his "Ocean of Peace" plan during a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese

China's Xi backs Fijian PM's Pacific plan ahead of regional  meeting
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Japan's Nikkei seen hitting all-time high by end-2025 - Reuters poll

Japan's Nikkei 225 share average will extend its recovery from the worst sell-off in 37 years during the rest of 2024 before pushing to an all-time high by the end

Japan's Nikkei seen hitting all-time high by end-2025 - Reuters poll
Asia|Economy

Japan's July export growth lags expectations, volumes fall again

Japan's exports rose at a slightly slower pace than expected in July and shipment volumes extended their declines, data showed on Wednesday, adding to some doubts

Japan's July export growth lags expectations, volumes fall again
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Two rate calls on deck as markets consolidate

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Two rate calls on deck as markets consolidate
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Taliban morality police dismiss over 280 men without beards from security forces

The Taliban's morality ministry dismissed more than 280 members of the security force for failure to grow a beard and detained more than 13,000 people in Afghanistan for "immoral

Taliban morality police dismiss over 280 men without beards from security forces
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India and Malaysia look to reset relations with trade boost

By Krishna N.

India and Malaysia look to reset relations with trade boost

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