Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher
Asian markets are mixed, with only a few open due to public holidays across the region
2023-09-29 14:19
Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday
2023-09-29 13:58
South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin
Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil
2023-09-29 13:54
Dollar slips from 10-month high, helps yen but intervention watch continues
By Brigid Riley TOKYO The dollar pulled further back from a 10-month high against a basket of currencies
2023-09-29 13:51
Japan Finance Minister says no 'defence line' set in dealing with currency moves
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday Japanese authorities have set no "defence line"
2023-09-29 13:46
Trade between Russia and China is booming so much that shipping containers are 'piling up'
Shipping containers from China are "piling up" in Russia amid a surge of Chinese goods flowing into the country as trade soars, a new analysis has found.
2023-09-29 13:46
Analysis-Yen intervention a hard sell even as 150/$ 'red line' beckons
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The yen's slide to the cusp of 150 per dollar has put investors on
2023-09-29 13:46
Australia's antitrust regulator pushes back against concerns after 3 big deals blocked
By Byron Kaye and Scott Murdoch SYDNEY The blocking of three major deals by Australia's antitrust regulator in
2023-09-29 13:26
Board of Colombia's central bank to vote on benchmark rate
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA The board of Colombia's central bank will meet on Friday, where it is expected
2023-09-29 13:25
What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Ed Sheeran centered on his relationships, a spinoff of “The Bachelor” starring a 72-year-old widower and Wes Anderson returns for a second time this year with “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” starring Benedict Cumberbatch
2023-09-29 12:26
China trade council asks U.S. to "carefully consider" tech investment ban
SINGAPORE China's international trade council has formally asked the United States to "carefully consider" rules that ban or
2023-09-29 12:25
Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal pro-West newcomer
2023-09-29 12:23