New Zealand’s Next Government to Scrap Law Curbing Tobacco Sales
New Zealand’s vaunted laws aimed at making the country smoke-free will be repealed by its new center-right government.
2023-11-24 12:51
PCCW Is Said to Explore $1 Billion Stake Sale in Fiber Business
PCCW Ltd., a telecommunications, media and technology conglomerate controlled by billionaire Richard Li, is mulling a significant minority
2023-11-24 12:26
Japan’s Factory PMI Drops to Nine-Month Low Amid Demand Worries
Activity in Japan’s factory sector has deteriorated to the worst level since February, adding to fears of a
2023-11-24 12:16
Sri Lanka Cuts Rates to Spur Economy as Debt Plan Awaited
Sri Lanka cut its benchmark rate for a fourth time this year to help support the economy’s turnaround
2023-11-24 10:51
Asian shares dragged lower by China, dollar on back foot
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY Asian shares were dragged lower by China on Friday amid little guidance from Wall
2023-11-24 10:24
GIC-Backed AESC Said to Target $10 Billion Value in New Round
AESC Group is targeting a valuation of about $10 billion in its latest funding round, according to people
2023-11-24 09:56
Dollar defensive as markets weigh US rates outlook
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE The dollar was restrained on Friday by uncertainty over the path of U.S. interest
2023-11-24 09:46
A Coal-Powered Industrial Boom Is Testing Indonesia’s Green Ambitions
In a heavily forested district in Indonesia’s portion of the island of Borneo, excavators and an army of
2023-11-24 07:27
Asia Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Dollar, Oil Slip: Markets Wrap
Shares in Asia were primed for a mixed open with the Thursday holiday in the US offering little
2023-11-24 07:26
Petrobras Lifts Business Plan 31% in Major Shift Under Lula
Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras announced a 31% increase to its five-year investment plan in a major shift
2023-11-24 07:16
Marketmind: Japan CPI to light up dulled Thanksgiving trade
By Denny Thomas TORONTO A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. With Wall Street shut for
2023-11-24 05:46
Argentine Banks Flee to One-Day Notes Amid Government Transition
Argentina’s banks are fleeing short-term notes issued by the country’s central bank for even more liquid securities as
2023-11-24 05:45