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

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Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour

Dozens of excited Indonesians waved on Tuesday as a motorcade carried Pope Francis through the capital as he began the first leg of an

Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600

U.S. stocks tumbled to their worst day since an early August sell-off after another report raised worries about the economy's health

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600
Asia|World

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13

At least 13 people have died in the Philippines due to tropical storm Yagi, while schools and government offices were closed in Manila and nearby provinces on

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13
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Malaysia central bank to hold rates at 3.0% until at least 2026: Reuters poll

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will leave its key interest rate unchanged on Thursday and keep it there at least through 2025 as growth remains robust and inflation

Malaysia central bank to hold rates at 3.0% until at least 2026: Reuters poll
Asia|Economy|News

Bank of Korea sees inflation staying stable for time being

South Korea's central bank said on Tuesday that consumer inflation was expected to maintain the current stable trend for the time being.

Bank of Korea sees inflation staying stable for time being
Asia|Business|Economy

S.Korea inflation slows to 3-1/2-year low, backs case for imminent rate cut

South Korea's consumer inflation slowed in August to the weakest in nearly 3-1/2 years, official data showed on Tuesday, supporting market expectations for an easing of

S.Korea inflation slows to 3-1/2-year low, backs case for imminent rate cut
Asia|News|World

Putin arrives in Mongolia, key link in planned gas pipeline to China

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had arrived for a state visit in Mongolia, which lies on the route of a planned new gas pipeline connecting Russia

Putin arrives in Mongolia, key link in planned gas pipeline to China
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales in August up 3% yr/yr

Sales of U.S. automaker Tesla's China-made electric vehicles grew 3% in August from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Monday.

Tesla's China-made EV sales in August up 3% yr/yr
Asia|News|Travel|World

Russian officials recover the bodies of all 22 people killed in a helicopter crash in the Far East

Russian emergency officials say they have recovered the bodies of all 22 people from a helicopter that crashed in Russia’s Far East leaving no survivors

Russian officials recover the bodies of all 22 people killed in a helicopter crash in the Far East
Asia|Australia|News

Wild weather hits Australia: woman dead, 120,000 without power

A woman has died and more than 120,000 were left without power after high winds and heavy rain hit southern Australia, authorities said on Monday. 

Wild weather hits Australia: woman dead, 120,000 without power
Asia|News

Tropical storm Yagi kills 7 in the Philippines

Floods and a landslide killed seven people in the Philippines on Monday as tropical storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, dumped heavy rain on the capital Manila and nearby provinces

Tropical storm Yagi kills 7 in the Philippines
Asia|News|World

Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord

Turmoil over China’s influence in the affairs of South Pacific island nations has flared as it emerged that a Pacific leader at the region’s most important diplomatic summit apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement

Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
Asia|Election|News|World

Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 election

Myanmar's military government will conduct a nationwide population and household census in October, state media said on Monday, paving the way for a promised election next year amid raging

Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 election
Asia|News

Thai PM finalises cabinet, expects to seek royal approval this week

Thailand's new cabinet has been selected and should be submitted for royal endorsement within this week, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday. 

Thai PM finalises cabinet, expects to seek royal approval this week
Asia|Business|Economy

China's economic malaise seen accelerating obesity rates

As China builds fewer houses and bridges, its consumers buy cheaper, less-healthy meals, and as factories and farms invest in

China's economic malaise seen accelerating obesity rates
Asia|Economy

Indonesia's inflation stays within central bank range in Aug

Indonesia's annual inflation rate was 2.12% in August, essentially unchanged from 2.13% in July, official data showed on Monday, holding

Indonesia's inflation stays within central bank range in Aug
Asia|News|Political|World

Malaysia, New Zealand plan 50% increase in trade by 2030

Malaysia and New Zealand said on Monday they plan to increase bilateral trade by 50% by 2030 and will also review an existing free trade agreement.

Malaysia, New Zealand plan 50% increase in trade by 2030
Asia|Crime|Technology

South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports

South Korean police have launched an investigation into Telegram that will look at whether the encrypted messaging app has been complicit in the distribution

South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
Asia|Business

Euro zone factories stuck in a rut as Asia shows tentative signs of recovery

Factories in the euro zone remained mired in contraction last month, surveys showed, with the data suggesting a recovery could be some way

Euro zone factories stuck in a rut as Asia shows tentative signs of recovery
Asia|Opinion|World

If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says

If China's claims on Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from Russia signed over by the last Chinese dynasty in the 19th century, Taiwan

If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says
Asia|Business|Economy

China Aug manufacturing up but export outlook slips, Caixin PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity swung back to growth in August as new orders drove production, a private sector survey showed on Monday, offering a glimmer of hope amid a string of

China Aug manufacturing up but export outlook slips, Caixin PMI shows
Asia|Europe|News|World

China urges EU to be 'objective and fair' on South China Sea issue

China urged the European Union to be "objective and fair" and careful with words and actions on issues in the South China Sea, after the bloc remarked on an incident that occurred

China urges EU to be 'objective and fair' on South China Sea issue
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea's factory activity growth quickens even as overseas demand slows, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity growth quickened in August, as output expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years despite a slowdown in overseas demand, a private survey

South Korea's factory activity growth quickens even as overseas demand slows, PMI shows
Asia|Crime

Former Taipei mayor released after being questioned in graft probe

A court on Monday released a former mayor of Taipei who now heads a small opposition party after he was arrested in a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese

Former Taipei mayor released after being questioned in graft probe
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Global stocks start September in cautious mood

Share markets fell slightly on Monday as investors braced for a data-packed week culminating in a U.S. jobs report that could decide whether

Global stocks start September in cautious mood

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