Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Thai activist who called for monarchy reform gets 4 more years in jail

A prominent activist jailed and made famous over his public call for reforms to Thailand's powerful monarchy was given four more years in prison for another violation of the

Thai activist who called for monarchy reform gets 4 more years in jail
Asia|News

Why does Nepal suffer so many air crashes?

Eighteen people were killed in Nepal when a small passenger plane crashed while taking off from the main airport in the capital Kathmandu, drawing attention once again to the

Why does Nepal suffer so many air crashes?
Asia|News

Relatives of 18 dead in Nepal plane crash demand answers

Relatives of the 18 dead in an airplane crash in Nepal have yet to hear from the government or the airline on the possible cause of the disaster, they said a day after the small

Relatives of 18 dead in Nepal plane crash demand answers
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe

Dow misses profit estimates on lower demand in Asia, Europe

Dow missed second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, hurt by lower demand and prices in Asia and Europe.

Dow misses profit estimates on lower demand in Asia, Europe
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|Travel

Japanese restaurants say they’re not charging tourists more – they’re just charging locals less

Japanese restaurants say they’re not charging tourists more – they’re just charging locals less

Japanese restaurants say they’re not charging tourists more – they’re just charging locals less
Asia|News

Myanmar regional military HQ captured, rebels say, in blow to junta

A rebel army in Myanmar said on Thursday it had seized control of a major regional military headquarters near the border with China, in what could be the biggest recent defeat for a ruling

Myanmar regional military HQ captured, rebels say, in blow to junta
Asia|News|Political

Russia and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near United States

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers patrolled near the U.S. state of Alaska in the North Pacific and Arctic on Thursday, the two countries said, a move

Russia and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near United States
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly advance after Wall St comeback from worst loss since 2022

Shares are mostly higher in Asia, with major markets apart from Shanghai and Taiwan logging modest gains

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly advance after Wall St comeback from worst loss since 2022
Asia|Business|Economy

China to earmark $41 billion in bond funds to bolster recovery

China will allocate 300 billion yuan ($41.40 billion) in ultra-long treasury bonds to support a programme of equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, the government said on

China to earmark $41 billion in bond funds to bolster recovery
Asia|Economy

Investors turn long on Singapore dollar after 7 months; bearish bets on Asian FX ease - Reuters poll

Investors turned bullish on the Singapore dollar for the first time since mid-December as the city-state's growth and inflation dynamics continue to support the local unit,

Investors turn long on Singapore dollar after 7 months; bearish bets on Asian FX ease - Reuters poll
Asia|Political

Vietnam bids farewell to late party leader Nguyen Phu Trong

Vietnam on Thursday began a two-day state funeral service to bid farewell to Nguyen Phu Trong, 80, the leader of its ruling Communist Party who died a week earlier.

Vietnam bids farewell to late party leader Nguyen Phu Trong
Asia|Environment

Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital

A Philippine oil tanker has sunk in Manila Bay after encountering huge waves

Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital
Asia|Business|Economy

Hyundai Motor posts record Q2 profit on strong US sales, to boost hybrid lineups

Hyundai Motor reported record quarterly profit and revenue on Thursday on strong sales of high-margin cars and said it would expand hybrid lineups to

Hyundai Motor posts record Q2 profit on strong US sales, to boost hybrid lineups
Asia|Economy

South Korea seeks to cut inheritance tax in first revision since 2000

South Korea on Thursday proposed tax cuts as part of its broader push to boost the domestic stock market and tackle a falling birth rate, which is the world's lowest.

South Korea seeks to cut inheritance tax in first revision since 2000
Asia|Business|Economy

Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy

Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme on Thursday intended to attract foreign investors, President Joko Widodo said, with amounts of up to $10 million giving them a 10-year

Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy
Asia|Business|Economy

Nissan profit wiped out by US discounts; shares hammered

Japan's Nissan Motor slashed its annual outlook on Thursday after deep discounting in the United States almost completely wiped out the automaker's first-quarter

Nissan profit wiped out by US discounts; shares hammered
Asia|Business|Technology

LG Display shrinks quarterly loss on Apple, Olympics demand

South Korean flat-screen maker LG Display narrowed losses from a year earlier in the June quarter as shipments of new panels for client Apple and TV

LG Display shrinks quarterly loss on Apple, Olympics demand
Asia|News

Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing the death of a crew member and an oil

Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes
Asia|News

North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire

North Korea has sent about 500 balloons laden with trash into South Korea's air space over the past 24 hours, officials in the South said on Thursday, disrupting

North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire
Asia|Economy|Finance

Market analysts react to surprise rate cut in China

China surprised financial markets with an off-cycle cut to bank funding costs on Thursday.

Market analysts react to surprise rate cut in China
Asia|Economy

Japan govt maintains economic assessment, downgrades view on exports

Japan's government on Thursday maintained its assessment on the economy but offered a bleaker view than last month on exports due to the fallout from slowing

Japan govt maintains economic assessment, downgrades view on exports
Asia|Environment

Typhoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines

A strong typhoon has made landfall on China’s southeastern coast after sweeping across the nearby island of Taiwan, where it caused landslides and flooding in low-lying areas and left three dead

Typhoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines
Asia|Economy|Finance

China central bank surprises by lending again at lower rates

China's central bank surprised markets for a second time this week by conducting an unscheduled lending operation on Thursday at steeply lower rates, suggesting authorities are

China central bank surprises by lending again at lower rates
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments

Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
Asia|Crime|Political

Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says

A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial

Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says

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