UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens
JAKARTA The world risks a "great fracture" of its economic and financial systems, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said
2023-09-07 12:50
Australia says Qatar strip-searches of women in 2020 a factor in blocking extra flights
SYDNEY Australia said a strip-search of women at Qatar's main airport in 2020 played a part in its
2023-09-07 12:46
China's exports and imports fall again in August as demand slumps
China's exports fell by 8.8% in August year-on-year, while imports contracted 7.3%, customs data showed on Thursday, increasing pressure on the country's vast manufacturing sector as demand sags at home and abroad.
2023-09-07 12:45
China exports decline slower than expected in August as economy remains under pressure
China’s exports declined at a slower pace in August, even as the world’s second biggest economy remains under pressure
2023-09-07 12:27
Korea Set to Price Debut Yen Bond in Japan as Relations Warm
South Korea priced its first yen bond in Japan, raising 70 billion yen ($474 million) in a move
2023-09-07 12:22
Chinese Premier Li Qianq takes a test ride on Indonesia's new high-speed railway
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has taken a test ride on Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which connects two Indonesian cities as part of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative
2023-09-07 12:19
RBA's outgoing Lowe says productivity boost key to tame inflation
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY The outgoing head of Australia's central bank called on Thursday for a lift in
2023-09-07 12:16
China’s Export Slump Eases Despite Global Demand Pressures
China’s export slump eased in August despite earlier signs that global demand for Chinese goods remains soft. Overseas
2023-09-07 11:55
Japanese Rocket Takes Off for Moon After Troublesome Year
A Japanese rocket bound for the moon took off early Thursday, offering relief to a battered national space
2023-09-07 11:54
Three major China banks to lower rates on existing first-home mortgages
BEIJING Three of China's major state banks said on Thursday they will start to lower interest rates on
2023-09-07 11:46
China's August exports, imports fall less than expected
BEIJING China's exports fell 8.8% in August year-on-year, while imports contracted 7.3%, customs data showed on Thursday, increasing
2023-09-07 11:46
Asian markets retreat further as US data fans rate hike fears
Asian investors took fright Thursday at a forecast-busting reading on the US services sector that revived speculation the Federal Reserve could lift interest rates again, compounding a spike in oil...
2023-09-07 11:21