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

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Big tech in focus, Harris neutralizes Trump's lead in poll

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets by Alden Bentley Markets were subdued ahead of second quarter earnings from Alphabet and Tesla released after the close

Big tech in focus, Harris neutralizes Trump's lead in poll
Asia|Economy

South Korean consumers turn most optimistic in 27 months

South Korea's consumer sentiment in July was the most optimistic in 27 months, with a brighter spending outlook due to easing inflation concerns, a central bank survey showed on

South Korean consumers turn most optimistic in 27 months
Asia|News|Sports

Warning signs blinking over swimmers’ anger at alleged Chinese doping scandal ahead of Olympics

Warning signs blinking over swimmers’ anger at alleged Chinese doping scandal ahead of Olympics

Warning signs blinking over swimmers’ anger at alleged Chinese doping scandal ahead of Olympics
Asia|Economy|Environment|News

Fishing treaty fails at WTO, prompting US, Chinese concern

Countries and environmental groups voiced concern and disappointment on Tuesday after a draft treaty to cut fishing subsidies failed to pass, with China calling for

Fishing treaty fails at WTO, prompting US, Chinese concern
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'

Ukraine's foreign minister arrived in China on Tuesday for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to achieve a "fair peace" in the war with Russia and also to discuss bilateral

Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'
Asia|Sports

Olympics-China to challenge U.S. for gold medal bragging rights amid doping row

China arrive at the Paris Olympics expecting the torrent of gold medals that has become common for the Asian sporting powerhouse in recent

Olympics-China to challenge U.S. for gold medal bragging rights amid doping row
Asia|Economy|Finance

India's Finance Minister backs increasing Chinese direct investment

India's Finance Minister has backed her economic adviser's suggestion to allow more Chinese investment in the country, after flows were

India's Finance Minister backs increasing Chinese direct investment
Asia|Crime|Economy

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players
Asia|Business|Technology

Samsung Elec talks with union end without result, union says

Samsung Electronics and representatives of its biggest workers' union in South Korea, which has been on a strike, met on Tuesday but the talks ended without results, the union said.

Samsung Elec talks with union end without result, union says
Asia|MidEast|Political

Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says

Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says

Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says
Asia|Business|Economy

India's Hindustan Unilever reports higher Q1 profit on volume growth

India's Hindustan Unilever (HUL) posted a higher first-quarter profit on Tuesday as price cuts boosted volumes, while a revival of the company's key home care business indicated a

India's Hindustan Unilever reports higher Q1 profit on volume growth
Asia|Economy|Health|Political

China’s leaders have floated the idea of raising the retirement age. It hasn’t gone down well

China’s leaders have floated the idea of raising the retirement age. It hasn’t gone down well

China’s leaders have floated the idea of raising the retirement age. It hasn’t gone down well
Asia|Travel

Japan may be sick of mass tourism. But the deer in this ancient UNESCO-listed city love it

Japan may be sick of mass tourism. But the deer in this ancient UNESCO-listed city love it

Japan may be sick of mass tourism. But the deer in this ancient UNESCO-listed city love it
Asia

Flight carrying 123 Malaysians evacuated from Bangladesh arrives home

A chartered flight carrying 123 Malaysians evacuated from deadly violence in Bangladesh arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, Malaysia's home minister said.

Flight carrying 123 Malaysians evacuated from Bangladesh arrives home
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China encourages some firms to tap foreign debt to boost real economy

China's top economic planner said on Tuesday it will support high-quality companies to borrow medium- and long-term foreign debt, to support the development of the real economy,

China encourages some firms to tap foreign debt to boost real economy
Asia|Crime|Environment|News

Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan's request

A U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling activist has been detained in Greenland and faces possible extradition to Japan which has issued an international warrant for his arrest, the Arctic

Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan's request
Asia|Business|Food|Technology

Grab buys Singaporean dining reservation platform Chope

Grab, Southeast Asia's biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, has bought Singaporean dining reservation platform Chope for an undisclosed price, according to confirmation

Grab buys Singaporean dining reservation platform Chope
Asia|Business|Finance

Toyota to launch $5.16 billion tender offer for own shares

Toyota Motor said on Tuesday it would launch an 807 billion yen ($5.16 billion) tender offer for its own shares.

Toyota to launch $5.16 billion tender offer for own shares
Asia|Political

China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts persist

Palestinian rivals including Hamas and Fatah agreed to form a unity government at talks hosted by China, Beijing said on Tuesday, a deal

China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts persist
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

India gives income tax relief to some to stimulate spending

India on Tuesday cut income tax rates for some citizens in an effort to boost consumption as Asia's third-largest economy struggles with uneven growth.

India gives income tax relief to some to stimulate spending
Asia|Economy

India's Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to raise spending to create more jobs and spur economic growth

India's Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls
Asia|Health

Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising

Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, a deputy prime minister said Tuesday, signalling a U-turn on plans

Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising
Asia|News

Sirens sound, streets deserted as Taiwan simulates Chinese missile strike

Sirens rang out, roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Tuesday during an annual air-raid exercise

Sirens sound, streets deserted as Taiwan simulates Chinese missile strike
Asia|Election|Political

Japan will work with US for Taiwan peace, top spokesman says

Japan will continue to work with the United States for peace on the Taiwan Strait regardless of who is in the White House after the November presidential election,

Japan will work with US for Taiwan peace, top spokesman says
Asia|Economy|Finance

India hikes taxes on equity investments; fund managers see short-term hit

The Indian government raised the tax rate on equity derivatives trades and on capital gains from equity investments on Tuesday, which fund managers said may

India hikes taxes on equity investments; fund managers see short-term hit

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