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

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Business|Economy

UAE's GDP grew estimated 3.4% in Q1- state news agency

The United Arab Emirates' economy grew 3.4% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period the previous year, according to preliminary government estimates reported by

UAE's GDP grew estimated 3.4% in Q1- state news agency
Asia|Business|Economy

Taiwan exports hit record in August on AI, U.S. reaches record again

Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in August to an all-time monthly high of nearly $44 billion, as growing demand for chips to supply the burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (

Taiwan exports hit record in August on AI, U.S. reaches record again
Asia|Business|Travel

Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development

Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the over-

Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development
MidEast|News|World

UN rights chief urges states to challenge Israel over occupation

The U.N. human rights chief said on Monday that ending the nearly year-long war in Gaza is a priority and he asked countries to act on what he called Israel's "blatant

UN rights chief urges states to challenge Israel over occupation
News|World

Ukraine says it downed six drones and two missiles during Russia's attack

Ukraine's air force said on Monday it shot down six out of eight Russian-launched drones and two out of three missiles during an overnight attack over four Ukrainian regions.

Ukraine says it downed six drones and two missiles during Russia's attack
Americas|News

El Salvador police chief, accused embezzler among 9 killed in helicopter crash

The head of El Salvador's police force and a man arrested on charges of a multi-million-dollar embezzlement were among the nine people killed when the military helicopter in

El Salvador police chief, accused embezzler among 9 killed in helicopter crash
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Boeing's shares rise after tentative labor deal that could avert major strike

Boeing's shares rose 3.7% on Monday after the planemaker and its biggest union reached a tentative deal covering more than 32,000 workers, averting a

Boeing's shares rise after tentative labor deal that could avert major strike
Economy|Europe

Euro zone investor morale slips again in September amid economic weakness

Investor morale in the euro zone fell for a third consecutive month in September, a survey showed on Monday, dropping to its lowest level since January amid dissatisfaction over the state

Euro zone investor morale slips again in September amid economic weakness
Business|Technology

Chinese car sales fall for fifth straight month

Passenger vehicle sales in China fell in August for the fifth straight month, industry data showed on Monday, though sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid models rose, helped by

Chinese car sales fall for fifth straight month
Africa|Crime

Abducted Tanzanian opposition official found dead, acid poured on face

The body of a senior Tanzanian opposition official abducted from a bus by armed men was found on the outskirts of commercial capital Dar es Salaam with signs he had been beaten and

Entertainment|Technology

NetEase releases gaming limits for children for upcoming holidays

NetEase Games on Monday released specific dates and time slots during which Chinese children will be permitted to play its video games during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and

NetEase releases gaming limits for children for upcoming holidays
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Thailand to distribute first $4.2 billion of handout scheme starting this month

Thailand will distribute 145 billion baht ($4.2 billion) of its "digital wallet" handout programme earlier than scheduled to support vulnerable groups, a deputy finance minister

Thailand to distribute first $4.2 billion of handout scheme starting this month
Asia|Economy|Finance

Asian Development Bank says president Asakawa to leave in early 2025

The Asian Development Bank said on Monday its president, Masatsugu Asakawa, had announced his intention to step down from his position, effective Feb. 23, 2025.

Asian Development Bank says president Asakawa to leave in early 2025
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

FTSE 100 jumps over 1% on Entain boost; Burberry and Hostmore tumble

London's benchmark FTSE 100 climbed over 1% amid broader gains led by travel and leisure stocks after an upbeat forecast from gambling group Entain, while

FTSE 100 jumps over 1% on Entain boost; Burberry and Hostmore tumble
Asia|News|World

Russian military to join Chinese exercise in September, says Chinese state media

Russia's military will send naval and air forces to join an exercise held by China in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk in September, the official Xinhua news agency reported on

Russian military to join Chinese exercise in September, says Chinese state media
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European shares rebound from dour week with central banks in focus

European bourses rose on Monday, recovering from steep declines the previous week as focus shifted to an anticipated interest rate cut from the

European shares rebound from dour week with central banks in focus
Economy|Finance|News|World

Lebanon's ex-central bank chief Salameh to remain detained amid probe

A judge ordered Lebanon's former central bank chief Riad Salameh to remain in detention amid a probe into alleged financial crimes committed during

Lebanon's ex-central bank chief Salameh to remain detained amid probe
News|World

Turkish soldier killed in clash in northern Iraq, defence ministry says

A Turkish soldier was killed on Monday in a clash with militants from the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq and Turkish airstrikes killed many militants, the

Business|Economy|Finance

Thai economy has potential to grow 3.5% per year, finance minister says

Thailand's economy has the potential to expand by 3.5% annually, but growth has been lower due to weak investment, the finance minister said on Monday.

Asia|News|World

Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit

Singapore will enhance security at its land, air and sea checkpoints this week due to an unspecified "heightened security situation in the region", its immigration authority said

Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit
News|World

Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 people, Syrian state media say

Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people in western Syria and wounded dozens more overnight, Syrian state media reported on Monday, the deadliest Israeli attack reported by Syrian

Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 people, Syrian state media say
Europe|News|Technology|World

German intelligence says Russian GRU group behind NATO, EU cyberattacks

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has warned against a cyber group belonging to Russian military intelligence (GRU) Unit 29155, saying it has carried out cyberattacks against

German intelligence says Russian GRU group behind NATO, EU cyberattacks
Business|Finance

Big Lots sells business to Nexus Capital as it begins bankruptcy proceedings

U.S. discount home goods retailer Big Lots said on Monday it has secured $707.5 million to support its operations and sell its business to private equity firm Nexus Capital, as it has

Big Lots sells business to Nexus Capital as it begins bankruptcy proceedings
Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's ruling party official Takaichi calls for 'strategic' fiscal spending

Japan's ruling party official and candidate running in the party's leadership race, Sanae Takaichi, on Monday called for deploying "strategic" fiscal spending to support the economy.

Japan's ruling party official Takaichi calls for 'strategic' fiscal spending
Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

China still busy exporting disinflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole It's been a down day for Asia as it catches up with the post-payrolls fallout on Wall Street, with the Nikkei losing another 1.7%

China still busy exporting disinflation

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