Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

Asia

Asia|Economy

Bank of Korea board split on rate cut timing amid hot housing market, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board was divided over when to cut interest rates with a majority of the seven-member board concerned about lower borrowing costs leading to price

Bank of Korea board split on rate cut timing amid hot housing market, minutes show
Asia|Economy

Chinese leaders pledge to tilt stimulus towards consumers

Chinese leaders signalled on Tuesday that the stimulus measures needed to reach this year's economic growth target will be directed at consumers,

Chinese leaders pledge to tilt stimulus towards consumers
Asia|Economy|Finance

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate

Asian stocks are mostly higher following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
Asia|Business|Finance

Japan's Nomura triples profit in Q1 as end of deflation spurs wealth management

Nomura Holdings, Japan's largest brokerage and investment bank, reported a 195% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as the rally in global markets and return of

Japan's Nomura triples profit in Q1 as end of deflation spurs wealth management
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political

EU's Borrell offers Vietnam security support on South China Sea

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday the EU wanted to guarantee peace in the South China Sea and told Vietnam

EU's Borrell offers Vietnam security support on South China Sea
Asia|Economy|Europe

Meloni seeks better terms for Italian firms in China

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to China to boost co-operation with the world's second-largest economy and reset trade ties, she said on Tuesday, during a

Meloni seeks better terms for Italian firms in China
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan president warns on China, highlights defence self-reliance

China's threat to any individual country is a threat to the world, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, adding that the island will continue

Taiwan president warns on China, highlights defence self-reliance
Asia|News

Taiwan says reaches agreement with China over fishermen's deaths

Taiwan reached an agreement with China on Tuesday over the deaths of two Chinese fishermen in a maritime incident following months of negotiations, a move that could tone down

Taiwan says reaches agreement with China over fishermen's deaths
Asia|News

Malaysia says tankers in July 19 collision anchored in its waters

Two large oil tankers that collided and caught fire near Singapore earlier this month are afloat and anchored in Malaysian waters, with an investigation into

Malaysia says tankers in July 19 collision anchored in its waters
Asia|Economy

Thailand approves 17% personal income tax ceiling for returnees

Thailand's cabinet approved a personal income tax cap of 17% for Thais working overseas who return home to work, a deputy finance minister said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw back

Thailand approves 17% personal income tax ceiling for returnees
Asia|Environment|News

China reports 7 more deaths from torrential rains brought by tropical storm, raising toll to 22

Chinese state media say torrential rains have left seven people dead and three others missing in the country's southeast, raising the death toll from a tropical storm to 22

China reports 7 more deaths from torrential rains brought by tropical storm, raising toll to 22
Asia|Economy|Finance

Investors stick to bets on Japan banks amid rate hike hopes

Japanese banks have attracted larger foreign investment flows than other sectors, as investors see them as top beneficiaries of potential monetary tightening.

Investors stick to bets on Japan banks amid rate hike hopes
Asia|Economy|Technology

South Korea July exports set for strongest growth in 26 months: Reuters poll

South Korea's exports are expected to have risen in July at the fastest pace in 26 months, as computer chip sales continued to lead growth with robust demand in the

South Korea July exports set for strongest growth in 26 months: Reuters poll
Asia|News

Landslides after heavy rain in India's Kerala kill 106, many still trapped

Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India's Kerala on Tuesday, killing at least 106 people while

Landslides after heavy rain in India's Kerala kill 106, many still trapped
Asia|Business

Toyota global output skids in June, dragged down by Japan and China

Toyota's global production tumbled in June, down for a fifth straight month with the automaker hit hard by a certification scandal in its home market and a fierce price war in China.

Toyota global output skids in June, dragged down by Japan and China
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

99 Speed Mart eyes Sept market debut as Malaysia's biggest IPO in 7 years, sources say

Malaysia's top mini-market chain retailer 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings aims to make its market debut on Sept. 9 after raising $509 million in an IPO set to be

99 Speed Mart eyes Sept market debut as Malaysia's biggest IPO in 7 years, sources say
Asia|Environment|News

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India

Multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India have killed 93 people and left many others feared trapped under the debris

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
Asia|Business|Economy

China's 'new productive forces' need government, market efforts: vice premier

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng stressed the need for a well-coordinated government and efficient market to develop the country's "new productive forces", state media said on

China's 'new productive forces' need government, market efforts: vice premier
Asia|News

Typhoon remnants kill four in China, sever transport, power links

Record rainfall and widespread flooding killed four people in China's southern province of Hunan, with roads in rural areas damaged and access to electricity and the internet

Typhoon remnants kill four in China, sever transport, power links
Asia|News|Political

US soldier Calley, face of My Lai massacre in Vietnam War, dies at 80

William Calley, who during the Vietnam War led his U.S.

US soldier Calley, face of My Lai massacre in Vietnam War, dies at 80
Asia|News|Political

Australian foreign minister condemns Russia-North Korea ties after DMZ visit

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that a security pact signed by Russia and North Korea was destabilising the region, adding that North

Australian foreign minister condemns Russia-North Korea ties after DMZ visit
Asia|Political

US pledges funds to boost Philippine defences amid China disputes

The United States on Tuesday pledged funding of $500 million for the Philippines' military and coast guard in a big show of support for Manila as it

US pledges funds to boost Philippine defences amid China disputes
Asia|Economy|Political

US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China

Washington officials in Manila have announced $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact amid shared concerns over China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region

US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China
Asia|Economy|Finance

Oil prices slide 1%, settle at 7-week low on China worries

Oil prices slid about 1% to settle at a seven-week low on Tuesday as investors worried that demand from China could be weakening while OPEC+ seems likely to stick

Oil prices slide 1%, settle at 7-week low on China worries
Asia|Economy

Japan June jobless rate falls to 2.5%, job availability slips

Japan's jobless rate in June fell to 2.5% from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday.

Japan June jobless rate falls to 2.5%, job availability slips

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