Asia markets mixed as investors weigh economic data from the region
China keen to move into new areas of growth to spur economy: HSBC China wants to shift to new high-end growth areas like IT to spur the economy, said Herald …
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India’s Tata Group to build $5 billion gigafactory in the UK
A Tata Motors concept EV on show at the India Auto Expo 2023 on Jan. 12, 2023. Anindito Mukherjee | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Tata Group will develop a …
China’s cautious consumer confidence is dampening recovery, says ADB
Fears are growing that China’s economy is tethering on the verge of deflation after yet another slate of underwhelming economic data July 17 provided more evidence that the stall in …
Singapore’s clean image takes a hit as scandals rock the government
SINGAPORE – SEPTEMBER 11: Prime Minister and People’s Action Party (PAP) Secretary General, Lee Hsien Loong (L) and Dr Koh Poh Koon (R) celebrate after winning their seat for Ang …
North Korea ‘no interest’ in nuclear talks with the U.S.: Think tank
The U.S. has been working hard over the past year to engage with North Korea on denuclearization — but Pyongyang has shown no interest, said Victor Cha, senior vice president …
Singapore, Germany, Italy, Spain rank top
Singapore has overtaken Japan to boast of the world’s most powerful passport, the Henley Passport Index showed. What it means is that the Singapore passport allows holders visa-free entry to …
Asia markets rise as investors digest Wall Street’s strong earnings
Neon ads in Dotonbori district, Osaka, Kansai region, Japan Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets all rose on Wednesday as investors digest better-than-expected results from Wall Street. …
China vows to ‘restore and expand’ consumption to boost growth
China’s top economic state planner vowed Tuesday to “restore and expand” consumption in a wide-ranging plan to bolster growth in the world’s second-largest economy Fred Lee | Getty Images News …
China deflation fears add to growth concerns; Wall Street downgrades
Fears are growing that China’s economy is tethering on the verge of deflation after yet another slate of underwhelming economic data July 17 provided more evidence that the stall in …
Singapore political scandals. Here’s what we know so far
Tan Chuan-Jin was among two elected members of parliament to resign on July 17 for engaging in an “inappropriate relationship” despite being told to stop as early as February. Yong …