Category "Asia: Business" - List of latest news (474 results)

10:02 Data Center Cooling Demand Estimates: Unchanged after DeepSeek - Mitsubishi Heavy Production Increases

Major industrial equipment manufacturers such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries predict that as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers continue to expand, demand for equipment that cools the temperature of server rooms and air conditioning services will increase, and are implementing production increases.

07:07 Singapore inflation stays at 4-year lows as city-state prepares for election

Headline inflation rate was unchanged from last month at 0.9%, while core inflation fell to 0.5% from 0.6%.

22/04 India's Modi and U.S. Vice President Vance optimistic on New Delhi-Washington trade deal

Modi's office said the two leaders "welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement."

22/04 Japan's Nomura to buy Macquarie's U.S. and European public asset management business for $1.8 billion

This would increase the assets under management of Nomura's investment management division to $770 billion, up from the $590 billion currently.

20/04 Ten years on, insiders reveal how homegrown food retail giant Pie Face imploded

It was the delicious homegrown retail success story that captivated prominent investors and aspirational franchisees, fuelling its rapid expansion across Australia – and then the world.

18/04 Chinese shares may sell $ 800bi in the US, says Goldman

United States investors can be forced to get rid of about $ 800 billion in Chinese actions “in an extreme scenario” of financial decoupling between the world's two largest economies, the Goldman Sachs estimates.

17/04 Nvidia warns that Trump restrictions will cost $ 5.5 billion

United States President Donald Trump's administration has banned Nvidia from selling its H20 chip in China, a climb at Washington's technology battle with Beijing that will cost billions of dollars to the company. The measure will also impair a product line designed specifically to comply with previous US restrictions.

17/04 NVIDIA restrictions and WARNING OF ASML hit global technological actions

The technological actions plusted that the new restrictions of the US government export of Nvidia Corp. chips to China and a disappointing report of ASML Holding NV fogged the prospects of the semiconductor sector, erasing US $ 155,000 million in market value only for the two companies.

17/04 Japan exports growth misses expectations, rising by a modest 3.9% in March as tariffs bite

The growth missed expectations of a 4.5% rise from economists polled by Reuters, and was lower than the 11.4% jump in February.

16/04 China replaces top trade negotiating official as talks with Washington stall

16/04 China's first-quarter GDP tops estimates at 5.4% as growth momentum continues amid tariff worries

Several investment banks have moved to slash China's growth forecasts this year, with most doubting Beijing can achieve the official target of "around 5%" this year.

15/04 Intel will sell 51% participation in Altera to Silver Lake

Intel Corp. agreed to sell a 51% participation in its programmable chips unit alters the firm Silver Lake Management, fulfilling its plans to start splitting non -essential assets.

13/04 ‘It’s an advantage’: F1 star escapes penalty for illegal move

Oscar Piastri has narrowed the gap to Lando Norris’ in the F1 championship after the Brit was resigned to third place at the Bahrain Grand Prix after George Russell escaped penalty for an illegal DRS move.

11/04 China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods, starting April 12

10/04 China consumer prices drop 0.1% in March signaling rising deflationary pressures

The data also comes as U.S. President Donald Trump boosted tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% overnight, up from his earlier figure of 104%.

08/04 China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens 50% additional tariffs

Trump said he would impose an additional 50% duty on U.S. imports from China on Wednesday, if Beijing does not withdraw the 34% tariff it imposed on U.S. products last week.

29/03 Intense earthquake in Myanmar Shake Thailand and Vietnam

Myanmar was shaken by the largest earthquake in a century, which made buildings tremble and caused evacuations in the neighboring countries of Vietnam and Thailand.

28/03 Lululemon Plunges With Outlook Hurt by US Consumer Worries

Lululemon Athletica Inc. shares dropped after the yogawear brand delivered a disappointing outlook for the year and voiced concerns about consumer spending in the US.

24/03 AI semiconductor startup Korea Furiosa AI refuses to offer Meta to acquire

Korean semiconductor startup Furiosa AI has rejected Meta Platforms' $800 million acquisition offer and chose to aim for growth as an independent company. A person familiar with the matter revealed this.

24/03 Beijing pledges greater market access as top global CEOs gather at the China Development Forum

The forum came as Beijing seeks to attract foreign investment as its economy grappled with sluggish domestic consumption and escalating trade tensions.

21/03 Hanwha Aerospace shares plunge almost 15% after $2.5 billion rights issue

Hanwha said the funds will be used to improve overseas and domestic facilities, as well as investments into shipbuilding and drone engines.

19/03 Samsung CEO says company will pursue deals as it struggles for growth

Samsung said on Wednesday it is seeking deals to drive growth after its failure to ride an AI boom made it one of the worst-performing tech stocks last year.

13/03 Alibaba launches new version of AI assistant tool as competition heats up

The launch comes as its latest effort to gain an edge amid growing competition in AI application front, further intensified by the emergence of DeepSeek.

12/03 Walmart Faces Heat From Beijing After Demand for Price Cuts

Chinese authorities summoned Walmart Inc. executives on Tuesday over reports it asked suppliers to bear rising costs incurred by increased US tariffs.

05/03 Trump warns Americans about economic discomfort of commercial war outbreak

President Donald Trump went up to the podium on Tuesday for his speech at stellar schedule harassed by the warning signals about the United States economy, and recognized Americans that there could be more discomfort in the future.

05/03 Australia reports fourth-quarter GDP growth of 1.3%, supported by exports

The GDP growth beat expectations of 1.2% from economists polled by Reuters.

03/03 China's largest bubble tea chain Mixue soars 38% on Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of China's largest bubble tea chain Mixue jumped as much as 38% on its market debut on Monday after a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering.

02/03 Tariff storm cloudy panorama to tequila manufacturers

The intermittent tariff threats of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, against Mexico have become a headache for the executives of the emblematic industry of the tequila of the country.

28/02 Bitcóin fall intensifies the greatest risk aversion

Bitcóin's fall intensified on Friday when investors rushed to take refuge in safe assets following the latest tariff threats of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, which meant a dramatic blow of reality for one of the most popular "Trump trades".

27/02 Economic concerns lead to crude in the US Back to US $ 60

The oil that quotes in New York stabilized after immersing itself again at the level of US $ 60 because an adverse economic panorama threatens energy demand perspectives and carries investors to avoid the most risky assets.

25/02 Bank of Korea cuts rates to lowest since August 2022 to boost sluggish growth

The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.

24/02 Trump directs China the greatest attack so far in his second term

The Trump administration directed a series of measures related to investment, trade and other issues that increase the risk that relations between the US and its main economic rival worsen soon.

21/02 Alibaba's revival is clear, AGI development "first priority target" and CEO - stock growth

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group saw its biggest increase in sales in the last year in October-December 2024 (third quarter). It has become clear that the pioneer of the Chinese internet industry, which was established by Jack Ma, has escaped from a stagnation for several years and is making a comeback.

19/02 China’s DeepSeek has taken the world by storm. Here are the brains powering the AI sensation

DeepSeek founder Liang has received the lion's share of media attention in recent weeks as his AI assistant ascended to the top of global app charts. 

17/02 China's Xi Jinping speaks to entrepreneurs in a rare high-profile meeting amid economic headwinds

The meeting sends a "very clear signal of top-level support" to the private sector entrepreneurs, Peiqian Liu, Asia economist at Fidelity International told CNBC.

17/02 ‘Worth it’: Reason behind huge Westfield line

A snap taken in the middle of a popular shopping centre has shown Aussies queuing up in order to get their hands on a popular treat.

12/02 McKinsey Says It Will Prioritize Diversity Despite Trump's DEI Order

McKinsey & Co. pledged to prioritize diversity across its workforce, despite US President Donald Trump ordering his government to push private firms to scrap diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

10/02 U.S. tariffs and interest rate uncertainties make 2025 a "choppy year" for Singapore's biggest bank: DBS CEO Piyush Gupta

Gupta's comments come as Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets posted a solid showing in its full year results, with net profit reaching a record high.

07/02 K-pop group NewJeans changes name to NJZ, announces March performance dates amid contract dispute

The South Korean girl group NewJeans announced today plans to perform in March under its new name NJZ, amid an ongoing legal dispute with the music label Ador.

04/02 Chinese tariff’s shake Aussie market last minute

China’s retaliation at US tariffs have caused great upset to the Australian markets despite a promising trading day.

03/02 China's January factory growth misses expectations ahead of U.S. tariffs, Caixin PMI shows

The tariffs came as China's economy has already been battling a grinding slowdown.

31/01 "Hundreds" of companies block access to the artificial intelligence of Deepseek

Government companies and agencies around the world are taking measures to restrict their employees' access to the tools of the Deepseek Chinese Startup, according to cybersecurity companies hired to help protect their systems.

29/01 Microsoft Probing If DeepSeek-Linked Group Improperly Obtained OpenAI Data

Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI are investigating whether data output from OpenAI’s technology was obtained in an unauthorized manner by a group linked to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, according to people familiar with the matter.

28/01 Deepseek shows China's manual to cause more shock in the USA

The success of DeepSek's new artificial intelligence model points out how China can eventually achieve even greater technological advance in the face of US export restrictions: producing its own cutting -edge chips.

28/01 Deepseek is born from Quants, and "Otaku" is operated over overcoming.

Three years ago, Liang Bunhumine's Quonz Hedge Fund company apologized to the investor for losing due to the confusion in the Chinese stock market, saying that he would be deeply ashamed.

28/01 Altman praises Deepseek, considers computing power to be more important than ever

Openai boss Sam Altman described the debut of the Chinese AI model R1 from Deepseek as “invigorating” with a view to the competition.

28/01 U.S. lawmakers in 'uncharted waters' as DeepSeek tests limits of American trade restrictions

The U.S. lawmakers have called for actions to slow down the Chinese tech startup, with some calling DeepSeek "a serious threat."

22/01 Trump Puts Federal DEI Staff on Paid Leave as Cuts Take Shape

Federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles will be placed on paid leave Wednesday as their offices related to those programs are being ordered to shut down after President Donald Trump’s executive orders, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed in a post on X.

20/01 Trump Plans to Declare National Emergency at US Border

President-elect Donald Trump is planning sweeping new executive actions designed to crack down on illegal border crossings and target undocumented migrants already in the US.

17/01 Trump team prepares strategy on sanctions to reach Russia-Ukraine agreement

President-elect Donald Trump's advisers are crafting a broad sanctions strategy to facilitate a diplomatic deal between Russia and Ukraine in the coming months while putting pressure on Iran and Venezuela, according to sources familiar with the matter.

16/01 TSMC exceeds expectations with 57% profit increase in October-December quarter - suggests continued AI investment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC), a major semiconductor contract manufacturer, announced on the 16th that its profit for the October-December 2024 period (fourth quarter) increased by 57%, exceeding expectations. The move was a boost to investors' expectations that investments in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware will continue for another 25 years.

16/01 US administration announces new regulations to prevent leakage of advanced semiconductors - sanctions on 16 Chinese companies

On the 15th, the United States announced new regulations aimed at preventing China from acquiring advanced semiconductors manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and other companies. This could be seen as the final effort by the Biden administration, which is about to leave office, to address deficiencies in export controls for high-tech products to China.

15/01 Otani also has experience, star player also transfers to the major leagues on a ``cheap'' basis - exposing pay disparity

It looks like another Japanese star player will be transferred to the US Major League Baseball (MLB) on a ``cheap'' basis.

14/01 China considers selling TikTok in the US to Musk as an option

Chinese authorities are evaluating a possible option that involves Elon Musk acquiring TikTok's U.S. operations if the company is unable to avoid a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter.

14/01 Biden administration announces new regulations on AI semiconductor exports - quantitative restrictions for most countries

The White House announced comprehensive new regulations for the sale of advanced semiconductors for artificial intelligence (AI) developed by Nvidia and other companies. It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to decide whether and how to enforce this regulation.

13/01 Goldman raises forecast for dollar to rise by about 5% - US economy remains stable

Goldman Sachs Group has revised upward its forecast for dollar appreciation, citing the possibility of higher tariffs under the next U.S. administration slowing the pace of monetary easing and the strength of the U.S. economy.

10/01 Supreme Court Signals It’s Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban in US

Supreme Court justices signaled they are likely to uphold a law that would ban the popular social media platform TikTok in the US if it isn’t sold by its Chinese parent company by Jan. 19.

09/01 US Biden administration to tighten export restrictions on AI chips made by Nvidia and others

As the transition to power approaches, the Biden administration plans to tighten regulations on the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips by companies such as Nvidia. This will put a final push into efforts to prevent advanced technology from reaching China and Russia.

09/01 Quantum computing industry plummets, practical application still a long way off, says NVIDIA CEO

Quantum computer-related stocks were sold on the Tokyo stock market on the 9th. The CEO of Nvidia in the U.S. has said that practical application is still a long way off, and hopes for an early commercial opportunity appear to have faded.

04/01 China will subsidize the purchase of smartphones

China will expand consumer subsidies to cover smartphones and other electronic devices, a move aimed at boosting domestic spending.

02/01 Multimillion-dollar brand rises from ashes

A few years ago Melbourne man Athan Didaskalou thought the luggage business he co-founded was all over just a little more than a year after launching.

28/12 Azerbaijan Airlines says plane crashed due to external “interference”

Azerbaijan Airlines said the crash of its passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 people this week, was due to “external interference.”

23/12 President of Panama responds to Trump's statements about control of the Canal

Panama's president rejected Donald Trump's threat to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, saying its tolls are not inflated and sovereignty over the waterway is non-negotiable.

20/12 Companies sell assets purchased in M&As for a bargain

Companies that spent billions on poorly planned acquisitions in recent years are now offloading those assets at extremely low prices.

18/12 New Kate mystery deepens

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17/12 Kioxia's listing faces harsh scrutiny, NAND concerns make it difficult to revive domestically produced semiconductors

Kioxia Holdings was supposed to make a spectacular debut on the stock market as a symbol of the revival of the domestic semiconductor industry, which has a track record of leading the world and is strongly supported by the Japanese government. However, investors are turning a cold eye on the current business situation, and there is a possibility that the initial price will be negative, overturning

17/12 SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment at Trump Event

President-elect Donald Trump announced that SoftBank Group Corp. planned to invest $100 billion in the US over the next four years during an event alongside Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son on Monday.

12/12 Donald Trump invited Xi Jinping to his inauguration, according to CBS

US President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS reported.

10/12 Trump says he spoke to Xi for the first time after election

Donald Trump said he has communicated with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in recent days, the first direct contact since the former US president's re-election in November.

09/12 US Bitcoin ETF Inflows Near $10 Billion Since Trump Election Win

Almost $10 billion has poured into US exchange-traded funds investing directly in Bitcoin since Donald Trump became president-elect, in a bet that his embrace of the crypto sector heralds a boom for the market.

04/12 Perth grandmother learns fate in Japanese court

A Japanese court has found Perth grandmother Donna Nelson guilty of trying to import two kilograms of methamphetamine into the country.

04/12 Perth grandmother learns fate in Japanese court

A Japanese court has found Perth grandmother Donna Nelson guilty of trying to import two kilograms of methamphetamine into the country.

03/12 Trump's provocations about Brics are seen as unnecessary

Donald Trump's pressure on countries around the world to remain anchored to a financial system pegged to the US dollar is a tactic that risks backfiring, market watchers say.

02/12 Bezos Backs AI Chipmaker Vying With Nvidia at $2.6 Billion Value

Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos joined Samsung in a $700 million bet on Tenstorrent, valuing the AI chip startup with ambitions of taking on Nvidia Corp. at about $2.6 billion.

30/11 Apple misses out on big smartphone market recovery in 2024: IDC

Smartphone sales recovered significantly globally in 2024 after two consecutive years of decline. However, according to a study, Apple appears to be falling behind relative to the Android competition, which is gaining ground in China and developing countries.

29/11 Possible pro-crypto regulators boost bitcoin price

Bitcoin resumed its climb toward $100,000 on signs that cryptocurrency-friendly candidates will likely shape U.S. financial rules under Donald Trump.

28/11 South Korea unexpectedly cuts rates by 25 basis points — first back-to-back cuts since 2009

This surprised economists polled by Reuters, which expected the BOK to hold rates.

25/11 Singapore's inflation rate falls in October, hitting lowest point since March 2021

Singapore's core inflation measure — which strips out prices of accommodation and private transport — came in at 2.1%, down from the 2.8% seen in September.

22/11 Japan's October headline inflation rate falls, but economists still see BOJ rate hike on the table

Core inflation came in at 2.3%, down from September's 2.4% but higher than the 2.2% that was expected.

20/11 Seven & i shares surge on report its founding family is raising over $50 billion to take the firm private

NHK said the founding family will raise over 8 trillion yen from "three Japanese megabanks and major American financial institutions."

20/11 China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures

The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.

18/11 Samsung shares climb more than 7% after surprise $7 billion buyback plan

The company last bought back shares in November 2017.

13/11 Trump Taps Former Intelligence Chief Ratcliffe to Lead CIA

President-elect Donald Trump has picked his former national intelligence director, John Ratcliffe, to be the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, selecting a fierce loyalist from his first administration to lead the nation’s intelligence apparatus.

12/11 Trump Picks Combat Vet Waltz as National Security Advisor

President-elect Donald Trump picked Florida congressman Mike Waltz as his national security advisor, a person familiar with the matter said, elevating the former Army Green Beret and combat veteran to become one his closest aides.

11/11 Dogecoin Outperforms Bitcoin as Trump Spurs Crypto Speculation

A bevy of smaller cryptocurrencies outperformed market-leader Bitcoin in recent days as enthusiasm about the sector’s prospects under President-elect Donald Trump encouraged a wave of speculative bets.

09/11 Companies begin to flee Trump's tariffs against China

Steven Madden Ltd. is accelerating its plans to move production out of China after Donald Trump's victory in the US election raised the odds of increased tariffs on imported goods.

06/11 Nintendo’s Next Console Will Play Current Switch Games

Nintendo Co. said its next console will be compatible with current Switch games, allaying fears about the company’s ability to ride on the aging machine’s past success.

06/11 Toyota posts nearly 20% drop in second-quarter operating profit, missing estimates

05/11 Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast as demand for ageing console wanes

Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.

30/10 China 'does not agree or accept' the EU's EV tariffs, says negotiations are still ongoing

The extra tariffs will range from 7.8% for Tesla to 35.3% for SAIC Motor, and stack on top of the 10% standard import duty for cars to the EU.

24/10 NVIDIA's Huang partners with Asia's richest man to make India an AI hub

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has teamed up with Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani. The company, a world leader in semiconductors for artificial intelligence (AI), will build AI infrastructure in India, the world's most populous country, to speed up the spread of AI.

24/10 Hyundai Motor's third quarter operating profit falls 7%; misses analysts' estimates

Hyundai Motor, which together with affiliate Kia Corp is the world's third-biggest automaker by sales, reported operating profit of 3.6 trillion won ($2.6 billion) for July-September.

24/10 SK Hynix hits record high quarterly profit - AI demand is a tailwind

South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix's July-September (third quarter) results showed that profits and sales reached record highs on a quarterly basis. This reflects strong demand for memory chips used in Nvidia's processors for artificial intelligence (AI) development.

18/10 NVIDIA-backed Japanese company considers building new AI data center near nuclear power plant

A Japanese cloud gaming service company in which US semiconductor giant NVIDIA has invested has begun considering acquiring land to build a data center for new generative AI (artificial intelligence). The condition is whether there is a nuclear power plant nearby.

18/10 China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data

The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector.

15/10 Aussie surfing world champ Tyler Wright’s family slam WSL Abu Dhabi announcement

The family of Tyler Wright have concerns for the Australian world champion’s safety following the release of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) schedule.

09/10 Mining giant Rio Tinto to acquire Arcadium Lithium in $6.7 billion deal

02/10 How Hurricane Helene Jolted the Global Chip Industry

Hurricane Helene caused havoc in North Carolina, killing dozens of people and stranding others, washing away homes, businesses and crops and knocking out electricity and water.

27/09 Israel Keeps Up Lebanon Attacks as Allies Push for Cease-Fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the military would maintain its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon indefinitely, while at the same time engaging with efforts by the US and allies to secure a cease-fire that would ease the risk of a regional war.

26/09 Australia's inflation rate has come within its target range, but rate cuts likely won't come anytime soon

The RBA had expected inflation to fall. RBA Gov. Michelle Bullock said that inflation is expected to climb above the target range again when government reliefs expire.

17/09 BYD to invest 100% in Chinese joint venture with Mercedes-Benz - culminating 2013 partnership

BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, has acquired the remaining shares in Shenzhen Tengshi New Energy Automobile, a Chinese joint venture operated with Germany's Mercedes-Benz Group, making it a 100% stake. An increasing number of foreign manufacturers are reducing their exposure to China, the world's largest automobile market.

09/09 IPO Alert: The company is bringing the biggest IPO so far in this sector... size ₹ 9950 crore!

Upcoming IPO: Hexaware Technologies is a global IT firm and Hexaware Technologies has about 61 offices across the world. About 31,000 people are working in these

06/09 Airbus A350, European authorities to require engine inspection - fire confirmed

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will require a one-time inspection of the Airbus A350's engines. The measure was taken in response to an engine fire during a Cathay Pacific flight, forcing the airline to ground some of its aircraft.

05/09 Nikkei average drops 4% at one point, sentiment worsens due to US economic concerns - TSE falls across the board, including semiconductors

The Tokyo stock market fell sharply on the 4th, with the Nikkei Stock Average dropping more than 4% at one point. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Industry Composite Index for August fell short of market expectations, and investor sentiment cooled due to concerns about the U.S. economy. The appreciation of the yen also weighed on the market, and all 33 industries on the TSE

04/09 U.S. Steel shares drop more than 15% on report White House preparing to block Nippon Steel takeover

03/09 Cathay to inspect all Airbus A350s due to engine problems

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it will be forced to cancel some flights. An engine problem was discovered in Airbus' A350 long-distance passenger plane, and all planes of the same type will be inspected "just in case."

02/09 Taiwan retorts to Trump: semiconductor manufacturing is outsourced to US companies - not taken away

Taiwan's Economy Minister Guo Chi-hui reacted to former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the US presidential election, criticizing Taiwan over semiconductors, denying that Taiwan ever stole the semiconductor industry from the US.

22/08 China imports semiconductor manufacturing equipment to record high - purchases active in preparation for stricter regulations against China

China's imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment reached a record high in the January-July period of this year. The increase in purchases followed in a move in case the United States and its allies further block acquisitions by Chinese companies.

21/08 JD.com leads losses in Hong Kong, falling 10% after Walmart confirms stake sale

Walmart said the decision will allow it to "focus on our strong China operations for Walmart China and Sam's Club, and deploy capital towards other priorities."

20/08 China’s youth unemployment soars above 17% in July, highest since new system began in December

China had suspended reports of the youth unemployment rate for much of the second half of last year as it said it was reassessing its calculation methods.

17/08 SoftBank G receives tailwind from Indian stock market as it invests in IPO winners

SoftBank Group is receiving a hot tailwind from the Indian stock market. Although their own stock prices are sluggish due to disappointing first quarter results, three companies backed by SoftBank G have made strong debuts in the Mumbai market over the past week.

14/08 Chinese tech giant Tencent's quarterly profit jumps 82% as key gaming unit accelerates

Tencent beat second-quarter top and bottom line estimates as growth in its key gaming division accelerated.

12/08 US military rushes aircraft carrier to Middle East, reinforcements for Israel defense ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks

The United States has stepped up its naval and air force deployment in the Middle East to prevent large-scale attacks on Israel by Iran and Lebanon's pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah. Ceasefire negotiations in the Palestinian autonomous region of Gaza are scheduled to resume this week.

12/08 Record-breaking outflow of direct investment to China - reflecting strong economic pessimism?

Foreign investors withdrew a record amount of money from China in the second quarter. This can be said to reflect strong pessimism regarding the Chinese economy.

08/08 British Airways to suspend flights to Beijing from October 26th

British Airways (BA) will suspend its London-Beijing flights from October 26th. This is due to the continued closure of Russia's airspace and sluggish demand.

05/08 The yen rises to the 144 yen level against the dollar for the first time since January - risk aversion increases due to falling stock prices

On the 5th, the yen rose more than 1% against the dollar on the Tokyo foreign exchange market, hitting the 144 yen level for the first time since January. With the decline in US stock index futures and Japanese stocks, risk aversion due to deteriorating investor sentiment is increasing pressure to buy the yen. Major stock indexes in the Tokyo stock market temporarily fell below the ``bear market''

02/08 Asian stocks plunge, MSCI index falls at the lowest rate since June 2022 - tech stocks sell off

Asian stocks fell sharply in trading on the 2nd. A combination of unfavorable factors such as a sharp decline in Japanese stocks, a global sell-off in high-tech stocks, and signs of a slowing U.S. economy worsened the situation.

02/08 [Japanese Stock Weekly Outlook] Japanese stocks are on the rise, taking a break from significant declines and individual selection progresses

Japanese stocks are expected to rise in the first week of August (5th-9th). The market has calmed down from the previous week's sharp decline, and individual stocks are likely to be selected based on US economic indicators and corporate earnings.

02/08 Overseas investors sell Japanese stocks for the first time in 10 months - TOPIX decline rate for the first time in over 4 years

Overseas investors were net sellers of both spot and futures stocks in the Japanese stock market in the fourth week of July (22nd-26th) for the first time in 10 months. The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) fell by more than 5% this week.

01/08 Mexican peso/yen carry trade faces headwinds, Japanese investors wait and see if they suffer losses

Japanese foreign exchange margin trading (FX) investors have suspended purchases of Mexican pesos. Due to the sudden rise in the value of the yen due to the difference in the direction of monetary policy between the Bank of Japan, which is willing to raise interest rates, and the US Federal Reserve (Fed), which is moving towards lowering interest rates, losses are fixed (stop-loss) in carry trades

01/08 Japan orders 'drastic reforms' after new Toyota certification violations

The Japanese government ordered Toyota Motor to make "drastic reforms" after discovering new violations in the automaker's vehicle certification procedures.

01/08 Singapore's UOB maintains 2024 guidance even as second-quarter profit misses forecasts

Singapore's UOB maintained earnings guidance for 2024 after posting on Thursday a 1% year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit that slightly missed expectations.

30/07 Japan's central bank starts its monetary policy meeting today. Here's what's in focus

Traders will be on the lookout for moves in two areas, namely, the bank's benchmark interest rates and its bond buying programme

27/07 The yen starts to rise against the dollar, temporarily reaching the 153.60 yen level.

At the New York foreign exchange market on the morning of the 26th, the yen appreciated against the dollar, reaching the 153.60 yen level to the dollar.

25/07 Yen rises 1% against dollar, unwinding of carry trade - low 152 yen level

On the 25th, the yen rose 1% against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. There are concerns that the Bank of Japan may implement additional interest rate hikes at next week's monetary policy meeting, and unwinding of carry trades, in which people sell low-yield yen and buy high-yield dollars, has become more active. The decline in stock prices worldwide is also a factor pushing up the yen.

24/07 Accelerating yen appreciation, breaking through important level and leading global carry trade unwinding

The yen exchange rate broke through an important level against the US dollar on the 24th. It led a global unwinding of the carry trade, pushing down currencies ranging from the Mexican peso to the Australian and New Zealand dollars.

24/07 Chinese stocks fall sharply for the first time in six months - returning to levels before the March 3rd Annual General Meeting

Chinese stocks fell sharply on the 23rd for the first time in about six months. No significant stimulus measures were proposed at the Third Plenum of the 20th Central Committee (3rd Plenary Session), an important meeting of the Communist Party of China held last week.

22/07 Hitachi withdraws from manufacturing home air conditioners - sells air conditioning joint venture to Germany's Bosch

Hitachi, Ltd. will withdraw from manufacturing home air conditioners. Hitachi and Johnson Controls International (JCI), a major American electronics manufacturer, are finalizing the sale of their joint venture, which handles home air conditioners and other air conditioning businesses, to Germany's Robert Bosch.

22/07 The Nikkei average fell by more than 500 yen at one point, hitting its lowest level in about three weeks due to selling in high-tech stocks.

In the Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, the Nikkei Stock Average at one point fell by more than 500 yen, hitting its lowest level in about three weeks. The decline in technology stocks such as semiconductors and economically sensitive industries in the United States has spread to the US, and the decline in electronics, precision equipment, and machinery stocks is noticeable. Stocks of materials suc

20/07 The yen is in the mid-157 yen range, wary of continued yen selling and unwinding - real demand is heavy on dollar buying

The yen exchange rate in the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 19th was in the mid-157 yen range to the dollar. As the risk environment worsens due to the continued decline in US stocks, there is a strong sense of caution that the unwinding of yen short positions will continue. On the other hand, on the 18th, the dollar reached its highest level in about a month, increasing demand from importer

19/07 China calls for bolstering tech 'breakthroughs' and achieving the full-year growth target

China's top leaders met from Monday to Thursday in Beijing for a highly anticipated policy meeting called the Third Plenum.

18/07 Yen depreciates against dollar, domestic dollar demand strengthens - Temporarily in the low 155 yen range

On the 18th, the yen exchange rate in the Tokyo foreign exchange market fell to the mid-156 yen level to the dollar. In response to the yen's highest level in a month, domestic import companies and other companies are increasingly buying dollars in real demand. In the morning, the rate of increase expanded to the lower 155 yen level at one point due to an unwinding of the yen selling position trig

17/07 Semiconductor-related stocks such as East Elec plunge, US government considers further regulations on China

Semiconductor-related stocks are plummeting in the Tokyo market on the afternoon of the 17th. The Biden administration has told allies it is considering using the most severe trade restrictive measures available if companies such as Tokyo Electron and ASML Holdings continue to provide China with access to advanced semiconductor technology. There is a sell-off in stocks.

13/07 China's trade surplus reaches record high - wariness among partner countries, risk of escalating friction

China's trade surplus expanded in June, reaching its highest level ever. While exports grew, imports unexpectedly fell, raising the risk of escalating trade tensions.

10/07 China's inflation numbers miss expectations, rising 0.2% in June

China's consumer price inflation rose by 0.2% in June from a year ago, missing expectations, while producer prices fell in-line with forecasts.

09/07 Singapore state investor Temasek to focus on early adopters of AI in the U.S.; cautious on China

The state investor said that the U.S. will still be the largest destination for its capital, although it is also looking to increase its focus on India and Japan.

09/07 Highest growth in basic wages in 31 years, reflecting spring labor - real wages have been negative for 26 consecutive months

Reflecting the strong results of this year's spring labor union, basic salaries have increased at the highest rate since January 1993. Although real wages continue to be negative due to the effects of high prices, this could be a positive factor from the wage perspective for the Bank of Japan, which is searching for the timing of additional interest rate hikes.

08/07 Value stocks in Japan fall, as US employment slows - index lacks direction

On the Tokyo stock market on the 8th, value stocks such as automobiles and financial services are falling due to the slowdown in US employment. Defensive stocks such as pharmaceuticals, food, and information/communications are performing well, but major stock indexes are near last weekend's closing prices and lack a sense of direction.

03/07 A phone call from the Chinese president could end the Ukraine crisis - Finland's president

On the 2nd, Finnish President Stubu acknowledged that Russia's dependence on China has reached a point where Beijing could end the war in Ukraine if it wished.

30/06 Strategists predict slower rise in Japanese stocks in the second half of 2024 - funds will go to competing markets

Strategists predict that the speed of rise in the Japanese stock market will slow down significantly in the second half of 2024, and there is a high risk that the world's investment money will flow to competing markets such as China.

28/06 Boeing to resume deliveries of wide-body jets to China, authorities approve - official

Boeing has been allowed to resume deliveries of wide-body aircraft to Chinese airlines. This was revealed by multiple people briefed on the matter. China's aviation safety authorities have reportedly completed a technical review of key cockpit components.

28/06 India set to see billions in inflows as government bonds debut on JPMorgan's debt index

While the inclusion of the bonds into the JPMorgan index has been priced in already, PGIM sees a positive longer-term impact.

26/06 Bookoff stock plummets, financial results postponed due to employee fraud allegations - first decline in over two years

Bookoff Group Holdings shares are plummeting in the Tokyo stock market on the 26th. The company is under pressure to sell after it was announced on the 25th that employees at multiple stores were found to have made fictitious purchases, improperly recorded inventory, and possibly fraudulently obtained cash.

26/06 The yen may rise to 120 yen per dollar - Macquarie is bearish

The yen-appreciationists have largely disappeared recently, but Macquarie Group is an exception.

26/06 Japanese stocks rise, review of value stocks spreads domestically - finance and automobiles are expensive

The Tokyo stock market rose on the 25th. The trend of reevaluating value stocks in the U.S. stock market has spread to Japan, with financial stocks such as banks and insurance companies, trading companies, and automobile stocks gaining high prices.

25/06 Open AI warns of blocking access to tools from China - Report

Open AI, the American developer of the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT, has warned Chinese developers that it will begin blocking access to its tools and software starting in July, local media reported. . The results suggest that OpenAI is taking a more aggressive stance to exclude users from countries where it doesn't offer its services.

23/06 Japanese stock boom stalls, foreign investors become more cautious - net selling for 4 consecutive weeks

The record-setting rise in Japanese stocks since the beginning of this year is already becoming a distant memory. Particularly noticeable is the selling by foreign investors.

23/06 FX investors aiming for “Gottsuan” again, risk of foreign exchange intervention rising as yen depreciation accelerates

Foreign exchange margin trading (FX) investors have begun accumulating holdings by selling dollars and buying yen as they wait for government and Bank of Japan intervention. As the yen continues to depreciate, investors are looking for an opportunity to go against the market trend and get rich quickly.

19/06 Japanese stocks are losing their vitality, but remain the number one preference - BofA Asia Survey

The Japanese stock market remains the most preferred market in Asia, but it is losing its vibrancy, BofA Securities' June survey of Asian fund managers said.

19/06 The yen eases its decline against the dollar, temporarily reaching the 157.50 yen level - after the release of US retail sales figures

In the foreign exchange market on the morning of the 18th, US time, the yen temporarily rose against the dollar. This was in response to May's US retail sales falling below market expectations. In addition to the yen, currencies such as the Swiss franc are rising against the dollar.

19/06 Hitachi and Johnson C consider selling air-conditioning joint venture for 500 billion yen - official

Hitachi, Ltd. has decided to sell its 40% stake in Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, a joint venture with US company Johnson Controls International that handles the air conditioning business. This was revealed by multiple people familiar with the situation.

11/06 Yen falls to low 157 yen level, real demand buys dollars - wait-and-see attitude ahead of FOMC

On the 11th, the yen exchange rate in the Tokyo foreign exchange market fell slightly to the low 157 yen level to the dollar. Dollar buying is slightly dominant against the backdrop of rising long-term interest rates in the US and trading in real demand. However, investors are taking a wait-and-see attitude ahead of the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Federal Open Market Commi

05/06 NVIDIA is working on certification of Samsung AI memory - CEO Huang

U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia is continuing the certification process for South Korea's Samsung Electronics High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). This is the final step required before supplies of essential components for training artificial intelligence (AI) platforms can begin.

05/06 Indian stocks and currency rupee plunge - situation makes it difficult for the ruling coalition to win an overwhelming victory

Indian stocks fell on the 4th. Although the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in the early stages of vote counting in the general election, the lead is still smaller than exit polls that had suggested a landslide victory for the ruling party. It was shown that

04/06 Airbus sells over 100 A330neos to China - official

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is in talks to sell more than 100 A330neos to China. Negotiations have gained momentum since Chinese President Xi Jinping visited France last month and met with French President Emmanuel Macron.

31/05 TSE prime trading value expands to 7,761.2 billion yen, the largest since market restructuring

At the Tokyo stock market on the 31st, the trading value of TSE Prime was 7.7612 trillion yen, the highest since the market reorganization. Trading volume increased due to buying and selling associated with MSCI stock changes.

30/05 BofA raises forecast for dollar/yen to peak at 160-165 yen this year

BofA Securities raised the short-term trading range for the dollar-yen exchange rate to 160-165 yen. The reason for this was the movement of funds due to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and carry transactions.

30/05 Japanese stocks fall, land transportation and real estate are cheap as interest rates rise - banks and insurance rise

The Tokyo stock market fell on the 29th. The Nikkei Stock Average briefly exceeded the milestone of 39,000 yen for the first time in about a week, but gradually became overwhelmed by selling aimed at taking profits. Long-term interest rates are rising due to the Bank of Japan's expected policy revisions, and prices are falling for real estate, land transportation, construction, and other industrie

24/05 Nvidia’s Huang Is Now Richer Than Every Member of Walmart’s Founding Family

Another blowout quarter from chipmaker Nvidia Corp. catapulted co-founder Jensen Huang’s fortune past each individual member of the Waltons, America’s richest family.

21/05 ASML and TSMC could neutralize semiconductor manufacturing - if China invades

Dutch semiconductor equipment makers ASML Holding and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) have the means to shut down the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment if China invades Taiwan. This was revealed by a person familiar with the matter.

20/05 China's capital outflow worsens in April - largest since 2016 due to US-China interest rate differential

Capital outflows from China worsened in April. Headwinds for the yuan intensified amid a weak domestic economy and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.

17/05 China retail sales, investment data miss expectations in April

China reported data Friday that pointed to slower growth on the consumer side while industrial activity remained robust.

15/05 Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister — the first leadership change in 20 years

Lawrence Wong takes takes over as prime minister from his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong, who has led the nation state for the last 20 years.

14/05 Sony G splits 1 share into 5 shares and announces share buyback of up to 250 billion yen

On the 14th, the Sony Group announced that it will split its shares into five-for-one shares. The effective date is October 1st.

13/05 Square Enix H will expand sales of major games to all platforms

Square Enix Holdings announced on the 13th that in order to strengthen its business profitability, it will no longer supply major game titles, which had previously been limited to the Sony Group's PlayStation home game console, to Nintendo's other consoles. It has been announced that it will be expanded to all platforms.

08/05 Head of Saudi AI fund says to withdraw from China if requested by US

The head of a newly established fund that receives funding from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and invests in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) technology has said it will withdraw from China if requested by the United States.

06/05 The yen moves slightly at around 153 yen, reflecting a rebound from the weaker dollar and a smoldering sense of caution about intervention.

On the 6th, the yen exchange rate in the foreign exchange market remained at the low 153 yen level, almost flat since the end of last week. Last weekend, US employment statistics were lower than expected, and US interest rates fell. While the yen is rebounding from its rise to the 151 yen level at the end of last week, led by the dollar's depreciation, the market is supported by caution against fo

03/05 Japan's yen had a rollercoaster week. Here's what happened

The Japanese yen started the week at 34-year lows against the U.S. dollar but the currency is now staring at its best week in over a year on Friday.

02/05 Japan made huge profits from intervention, a typical example of ``buying low and selling high'' - Mr. Setzer

If the Japanese authorities had intervened in foreign exchange by selling dollars and buying yen on April 29, the Japanese government would have received a "windfall" profit, said a senior fellow at the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations. Brad Setzer demonstrated.

28/04 Traders wonder what Japan is doing as authorities remain unmoved even as the yen plummets

The value of the yen has plummeted far beyond Japan's red line. Traders are wondering when authorities will start buying the currency and why they haven't done so yet.

25/04 US Treasury Secretary Yellen says on yen market, currency intervention should be 'rare'

Asked about her stance on possible moves by Japanese authorities to respond to the yen's decline against the dollar, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said intervention in currency markets should be a rare event.

22/04 Kokusai E shares plunge the most since going public, with shareholders wary of selling as lock-up ends

On the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 22nd, shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KOKUSAI ELECTRIC temporarily fell by 10%, marking the largest intraday decline since the stock was listed in October 2023. The 180-day lock-up was lifted on the 22nd, and there are concerns that major shareholders will sell their holdings.

22/04 Record short yen, increasing risk of painful rebound

The risk of the yen rebounding against the dollar is increasing. This is because the positions of traders betting on a weaker yen have reached record highs.

19/04 China-related stocks are showing signs of recovery in the shadow of the sharp decline in Japanese stocks, and may the worst period be over due to policy effects?

While the Japanese stock market is plummeting, China-related stocks, which have been stagnant for a long time, are showing signs of recovery. The effects of China's economic stimulus measures may have begun to permeate the local manufacturing industry, and repurchasing may accelerate in the Tokyo market in hopes of a future turnaround in the Chinese economy.

18/04 China's wealthy are driving demand for luxury goods in Japan - benefiting from weaker yen

French luxury brand group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton's financial results for the first quarter showed an encouraging trend that China's wealthy are willing to spend on luxury goods. However, this is not just within China.

18/04 Japanese stocks continue to fall, foreign exchange intervention and Powell's remarks - Nikkei average falls below 38,000 yen

The Tokyo stock market on the 17th fell for the third day in a row. In the foreign exchange market, as the yen exchange rate approaches the milestone of 155 yen to the dollar, there is a growing sense of caution about intervention by Japan's monetary authorities. A wide range of industries fell, including export-related stocks such as electrical machinery, resource stocks such as oil, and domestic

17/04 Sudden rebound in the yen, hinting at heightened vigilance over intervention risks – remembering October last year

This is because the market is becoming more wary of the risk of intervention by the Japanese authorities after the yen briefly rebounded sharply against the dollar at the New York foreign exchange market on the 16th, and there is a possibility that it is not the result of intervention by the authorities. Nomura Securities has expressed the opinion that the price is high.

16/04 Bitcoin “halving” could lead to a slight sell-off – Crypto.com

Chris Marszalek, CEO of crypto asset (virtual currency) exchange Crypto.com, said that as the so-called ``halving'' approaches, there may be a noticeable sell-off in Bitcoin. It is pointed out that there is a sex. However, he predicted that the halving would push up prices in the long run.

16/04 Indian rupee hits record low - Stock index also falls, sentiment deteriorates due to strong dollar

The Indian rupee depreciated against the dollar in trading on the 16th, hitting a new all-time low. The strength of the dollar is weighing on Indian financial markets.

16/04 Eco-friendly data centers help drive $6.3 billion of green investment in Southeast Asia, but report shows more needed

Southeast Asia saw an uptick in green investments in 2023, with a boost from green data center projects, though funding remains insufficient, says a report.

15/04 China supplies large quantities of missile and drone parts to Russia - US government official

China supplies Russia with large quantities of parts needed to manufacture cruise missiles and drones, as well as optical parts for tanks and armored vehicles, allowing Russia to increase production of weapons used in the war against Ukraine. Several U.S. government officials have said that.

12/04 China tells carriers to replace foreign semiconductors by 2027 - WSJ

China has ordered carriers such as China Mobile to replace foreign-made semiconductors used in their core networks by 2027, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, according to a person familiar with the matter. Reported based on information.

12/04 China has strong fundamentals and should remain a focus for businesses, Singapore trade minister says

China is facing economic headwinds in the near term, but Singapore trade and industry minister Gan Kim Yong believes in its long term prospects.

10/04 Dai-ichi Life HD, US subsidiary acquires group insurance company - diversifies product mix

Dai-ichi Life Holdings announced on the 10th that it will acquire Shelterpoint Group, a group insurance business in the country, through its U.S. subsidiary Protective Life. This is a new business for Protective and aims to diversify its product mix.

05/04 Japanese stocks fall sharply, risk avoidance due to concerns about Middle East situation - wide selling mainly in semiconductor stocks

The Tokyo stock market fell sharply on the 5th. There were times when the Nikkei Stock Average fell by nearly 1,000 yen. Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran led to a sell-off in stocks, a risky asset, following the US market the previous day. In addition to semiconductor stocks, which had been bought in anticipation of demand related to artificial intelligence (AI), export-related stocks w

05/04 Overseas investors are selling Japanese stocks significantly, and the yen is weak for the first time in 34 years, raising concerns about intervention in the fourth week of March

Overseas investors sold Japanese stocks net in the fourth week of March (25th-29th) for the first time in about six months. In the same week, the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) and the Nikkei Stock Average fell more than 1%.

03/04 Why Japan's 'shunto' wage hikes may not bring cheer to over 80% of its workers

Unionized workers that are expected to receive the pay bump made up just 16.3% of Japan's workforce — a record low — as of June 2023.

03/04 China and Hong Kong stocks lost nearly $5 trillion in 3 years — more than India's market cap

The market cap of the National Stock Exchange of India is $4.63 trillion, making it the third largest exchange in Asia.

02/04 Yen falls to 160 yen per dollar, but if US interest rate cuts are delayed - BofA

If the US Federal Reserve does not cut interest rates this year, Bank of America (BofA) has predicted that the yen could fall to 160 yen per dollar.

01/04 Nikkei average falls below 40,000 yen, selling at profit-taking at the beginning of the period, mainly in automobiles and financial markets

The Tokyo stock market fell on the 1st. The Nikkei Stock Average at one point fell by more than 400 yen, falling below the milestone of 40,000 yen. With the start of a new fiscal year, it is easy to sell to lock in the profits from the previous year. In addition to automobiles and trading companies, value stocks, such as financial stocks such as banks and insurance, are cheap, pushing down the sto

01/04 China housing sales down 46% in March compared to the same month last year - no signs of improvement in sight

Home sales in China continued to slump in March, with no signs of a much-hoped turnaround yet in sight.

30/03 Swiss seed giant Syngenta withdraws IPO application in China

Swiss seed giant Syngenta Group has withdrawn its application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai. The Shanghai Stock Exchange announced on its website that the company had withdrawn its IPO application and had terminated its review.

28/03 China must deal with debt problem or face 'lost decade' - Dalio

Ray Dalio, founder of hedge fund firm Bridgewater Associates, said on Wednesday that China should move forward with debt reduction and monetary easing, or risk facing a "lost decade." sounded the alarm.

27/03 China's One Belt, One Road initiative fails to meet 8 trillion yen in spending - aid to Southeast Asia

It has been revealed that China has not been able to fulfill over $50 billion (approximately 7.6 trillion yen), more than one-third of the infrastructure spending it promised to Southeast Asian countries under its mega-economic zone initiative "One Belt, One Road." This was revealed in the report.

26/03 ‘Huge challenges’: Toyota’s dire warning on new car rules

Major motoring company Toyota has issued a dire warning after strict new car rules for utes and SUVS were introduced today.

26/03 Indian bonds are set to be added to global indexes. Here's why it could be a gamechanger

Recent inclusions could lead to billions of dollars worth of inflows into India's rupee-denominated government debt, ease bond yields, all while supporting the local currency.

25/03 Japanese stocks may fall due to profit taking and quarter-end rebalancing - selling in financial stocks

Will the Tokyo stock market fall on the 25th? It is likely that there will be a correction after last week's large rise, and that it will also be subject to a rebalancing sell-off towards the end of the quarter. Additionally, the sharp drop in US interest rates is likely to put downward pressure on financial stocks, while providing valuation support for tech stocks and other stocks.

23/03 U.S. House of Representatives Republican majority shrinks further - Rep. Gallagher announces resignation

U.S. Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher, who is in his fourth term, announced on the 22nd that he will resign from Congress on April 19th. After this date, Speaker Johnson can only lose one vote along his party line.

15/03 South Korea to speed up reforms for boosting shareholder returns and tackling 'Korea discount'

The Financial Services Commission chairman Kim So-young said regulators will be speeding up the schedule for the earlier announced reforms.

14/03 Warning signal for Indian stocks, market capitalization of small-cap stocks disappears by 12 trillion yen in about two weeks

The sharp correction in small-cap stocks portends a decline in risk appetite across the Indian stock market. After a multi-year bull market, Indian stocks have recently underperformed in the Asia-Pacific region.

13/03 The end of China and Australia as we know it

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13/03 Singapore bumps up 2024 GDP forecast on manufacturing growth; lowers headline inflation outlook

GDP is expected to grow at 2.4% in 2024, up from 2.3% forecast in the previous survey, while CPI is estimated to be lower at 3.1%, compared with 3.4% expected earlier.

12/03 Siemens motor division in the sights of Nidec and KPS: circles

According to informed sources, both the Japanese engine specialist Nidec and the New York private equity house KPS Capital Partners are interested in Siemens AG's motor and large drive business. It is said that the Innomotics division could bring in around 3 billion euros if sold.

06/03 Unusual sight on new flight to Australia

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03/03 Turkish Airlines is officially

It’s been years in the making, but Aussies will now have access to 346 destinations in 130 countries after the national flag carrier of Turkiye made its debut into the Australian market.

01/03 India ‘easily’ the fastest-growing economy, IMF executive director says, as GDP growth blows past estimates

The Indian economy expanded 8.4% in the October-to-December quarter, official data showed, much faster than expected.

28/02 China's Country Garden gets liquidation petition from creditor

Country Garden said it will oppose the petition "vigorously" and seek legal measures to do so. A court hearing will be held May 17.

25/02 Buffett doesn't expect 'spectacular' results - cash levels hit record high

Berkshire Hathaway, the investment and insurance company led by famous investor Warren Buffett, has a record high level of cash on hand. Mr. Buffett said there were no meaningful deals that would allow him to achieve "remarkable results."

24/02 China's stock market has made a spectacular turnaround - some are cautiously optimistic that the rise will continue

The spectacular reversal of the Chinese stock market from the world's worst to the best performance has given rise to cautious optimism among investors, who believe that the rally will continue as long as market-positive policies are adopted. be.

23/02 Stocks edge higher as Nvidia-induced rally rolls on

Global equities pushed higher Friday as investors digested a record-breaking week powered by US technology titan Nvidia's blockbuster results and the artificial intelligence boom.

22/02 Tokyo smashes 34-year high as Nvidia reignites stock rally

Global stock markets rallied Thursday, with Tokyo breaking a record high that had stood since 1989, as investors cheered bumper profits from US chip giant Nvidia, seen as the bellwether for artificial intelligence.

22/02 Drifting with purpose: sports car enthusiasts rally in Afghanistan

Mechanic Zabiullah Momand revs his sports car engine outside his garage in Afghanistan's capital Kabul before letting it settle back to a purr, the cherry red twin-turbo machine pristine in a dented Mercedes Benz skeleton.

20/02 Lab-grown diamonds put natural gems under pressure

The glittering diamonds sparkle the same but there are key differences: mined natural gems are more than a billion years old, while laboratory-made rocks are new and cost less than half the price.

19/02 Aussie sex trafficking victim’s nightmare experience with ‘violent pimp’ she later helped take down

Kay Lang had just moved to the Gold Coast in 2012 to study when she met a charismatic entrepreneur at a nightclub and was instantly swept off her feet.

18/02 China agrees to lift ban on Spanish beef imports

China has agreed to lift a ban on imports of Spanish beef, the foreign ministers of both nations said Sunday after talks.

15/02 Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economy

Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below Germany last year to fourth place, official data showed Thursday, although India is projected to leapfrog both later this decade.

14/02 Sony posts record quarterly revenue, smashing through expectations, on PlayStation bump

Sony posted record quarterly profit in the all-important December quarter thanks to a boost from its PlayStation gaming business and financial services unit.

13/02 Numerous Russian crude oil tankers suspended, showing effects of tougher U.S. sanctions

Many tankers carrying Russian crude oil have ceased operations due to the heavy pressure of U.S. sanctions. This is a sign that Western authorities' tightening of sanctions is beginning to have a visible effect.

12/02 Modi Flexes Global Muscle With Abu Dhabi Visit, New Temple

Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the doors to a controversial temple in India where a centuries-old mosque once stood. This week he will inaugurate another Hindu religious site — in the Abu Dhabi desert.

07/02 Stock markets mixed as investors digest corporate results

Global stock markets diverged Wednesday, with Wall Street pushing higher on the back of strong earnings, while European indexes slipped on a mixed bag of corporate results and signs the US Federal Reserve is likely to tight on interest rate cuts in the coming months.

07/02 GM to spend $19 billion through 2035 to source EV battery materials from LG Chem

The contract is likely one of the largest EV supply deals that GM has signed and suggests it remains committed to EVs, despite pushing back investments.

07/02 DBS slashes CEO's variable pay by 30% after multiple digital disruptions

DBS Group cut compensation for its senior management to "hold them accountable" for a number of digital disruptions that year.

07/02 TOPIX rally, Toyota and Mitsubishi Corporation's financial results driving the index - Machinery cheap

In the Tokyo stock market on the 7th, the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) rebounded. Toyota Motor Corporation, which announced its financial results on the afternoon of the 6th, continued to be bought, and Mitsubishi Corporation's stock price soared as it announced a huge share buyback of up to 500 billion yen in addition to a third quarter profit increase. . Stocks that individually announced pos

06/02 EU strikes deal on clean tech to compete with China, US

EU states and lawmakers clinched a deal on Tuesday to expand Europe's clean tech production, from solar and wind to carbon capture, as the bloc faces off with China and the United States.

04/02 China Securities Regulatory Commission says it will prevent abnormal market fluctuations - panic selling on the 2nd

China will maintain capital market stability and resolutely prevent abnormal market fluctuations, the Securities Regulatory Commission announced on the 4th. Panic selling spread in the Chinese stock market on the 2nd.

02/02 India's finance minister touts unlikely export growth in a world of uncertainty

India's Finance Ministry said earlier in the week that the country could become the world's third-largest economy by 2027 with a gross domestic product of $5 trillion.

02/02 Panic selling in China's stock market - Major stock indexes decline after sharp decline

Panic selling spread in the Chinese stock market on the 2nd, causing major stock indexes to temporarily decline. Radar is increasingly concerned about what's next for the struggling market.

01/02 China Evergrande's unsold office tower and Mr. Xu's mansion - bad sign for creditors

The liquidator of China Evergrande Group may have a difficult time ahead, as he is unable to find a buyer for his office tower and mansion in a prime location in Hong Kong.

31/01 IMF ups emerging Asia growth forecast, warns of China property risks but says India is a bright spot

The International Monetary Fund remained optimistic on India but warned of risks from China's deepening property sector crisis.

30/01 New Hong Kong law to expand security control

Hong Kong's leader John Lee on Tuesday announced that the city would urgently create a new security law to crush pro-independence threats, nearly four years after authorities extinguished a huge democracy movement.

29/01 Evergrande shares halted after Hong Kong court orders liquidation

Shares of China Evergrande plunged over 20% in early trading on Monday before being halted.

29/01 Airline launches free overseas flights

If you’ve been weighing up where to book an overseas trip this year that won’t completely break the bank, an Aussie airline may have the answer.

26/01 Huge amount of money flowing into Chinese stocks, second largest in history - BofA Hartnett

A huge amount of money has flowed into Chinese stocks, which have been sold off, over the past week, Bank of America strategists said. This may also be due to the Chinese authorities stepping up measures to shore up the sluggish stock market.

26/01 Nintendo will release new game console by the end of this year, using 8-inch LCD - British research company

On the 26th, British research firm Omdia announced that Nintendo will release a new game console in 2024, and that shipments of displays for small and medium-sized game consoles will increase by around 14.6 million units.

25/01 Chinese stocks lose 885 trillion yen in market capitalization, revealing the seriousness of the problem for Xi's leadership

Stock markets in mainland China and Hong Kong have lost a total of $6 trillion in market capitalization since their last peak, highlighting a painful reality for Xi Jinping's leadership. People's views on the future of the world's second-largest economy are extremely harsh, and this pessimism is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

25/01 European stocks drop before ECB rate call

European stock markets dropped in morning trades on Thursday as investors awaited an update on the outlook for eurozone interest rates.

25/01 Hitachi and NEC sell their Renesas shares for up to $2.1 billion

Renesas Electronics shareholders Hitachi and NEC will offer approximately 123 million shares in a block transaction at prices ranging from 2,474 yen to 2,528 yen per share. Bloomberg News confirmed the terms of the deal.

24/01 King coal set to lose crown for electricity production: IEA

Renewables are set to displace coal as the top source of energy for electricity production globally in 2025, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.

24/01 ‘Positive signs’ for chip world as ASML profits soar

Dutch tech giant ASML, which supplies chipmaking machines to the semiconductor industry, reported Wednesday a rise in annual net profit despite a high-tech trade spat between China and the West.

23/01 Australian spies blame Russian for major cyber attack

Australia has identified the Russian mastermind behind a crippling cyber attack, unmasking the 33-year-old hacker for the first time on Tuesday and linking him to an international crime syndicate.

23/01 ``Pokemon with a gun'' becomes a big hit, Nintendo enthusiasts are very angry

The new video game ``Palworld,'' dubbed by some fans as ``Pokémon with guns,'' is attracting players by the millions. At the same time, fans of the Pokémon series are greatly outraged by the similarities.

22/01 Sony ‘terminates’ Indian merger with Zee

Sony "terminated" on Monday the $10-billion merger of its Indian operations with local rival Zee Entertainment that would have created a new streaming giant in the world's most populous nation.

22/01 Southeast Asia markets are poised for a comeback with valuations at 'bargain basement,' Maybank says

Southeast Asia markets may have lost some steam in the last year, but things could soon be "turning around" in 2024, according to Maybank.

19/01 Wealthy and middle class fleeing China - Immigrants are changing the world's landscape and causing tensions

According to feng shui experts, the central part of Bangkok's Pracharat Banpen Road resembles the belly of a dragon. It means that the land is auspicious. If you live or run a business here, you are likely to prosper.

18/01 Ukraine’s forensics experts trace foreign origins of Russian arms

At a research facility in Kyiv, forensic experts pore over the wreckage of missiles, working to confirm that despite unprecedented sanctions, Russia is still using imported components to attack Ukraine.

18/01 Singapore transport minister S Iswaran resigns; faces charges of corruption

Iswaran is the first cabinet minister to be charged with corruption in the Southeast Asian city-state, which prides itself on its clean reputation.

17/01 China sees one of its worst years of growth since 1990 as recovery stalls

China's economy last year grew at one of its slowest rates in more than three decades, official figures showed Wednesday, as it was battered by a crippling property crisis, sluggish consumption and global turmoil.

12/01 Oil prices surge on Red Sea escalation

Oil prices surged four percent on Friday after US and UK forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels following their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, fuelling worries about a wider conflict in the crude-rich region.

11/01 World added 50% more renewable energy but more needed: IEA

The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the previous year but more is needed in the battle against climate change, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.

10/01 Rushing to Japanese stock ETFs - Chinese investors fed up with losses in mainland stocks

Chinese investors, apparently tired of losing money on mainland stocks, are plowing money into hot Japanese stocks through several onshore exchange-traded funds (ETFs).