China Local Governments to Sell $206 Billion of Financing Debt
China is taking stronger action to address financial risks of local governments, with Caixin reporting on a plan
2023-08-21 11:17
Australia Eyes Three Lost Years of Commodities Sales to China
Three years of trade curbs have gutted Australia’s exports to China across a bunch of commodities, from luxury
2023-08-21 11:17
Thai Economy Expands 1.8% Last Quarter, Missing Estimates
Thailand’s economy expanded at a slower pace than forecast, as a slump in exports and a political impasse
2023-08-21 10:56
Guatemalans Elect Anti-Graft Campaigner Arévalo in a Landslide
Anti-graft campaigner Bernardo Arévalo won Guatemala’s presidential election in a landslide after pledging to weed out the “systemic
2023-08-21 10:46
North Korean Hackers Take Aim at US-South Korean Joint Military Drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-launch of a strategic cruise missile from a naval vessel,
2023-08-21 10:18
South Korea’s Early Trade Data Indicate Export Gloom Continues
South Korea’s early exports kept declining in August in the latest sign of lackluster global trade. Daily shipments
2023-08-21 08:50
Taiwan’s Biggest Financial Firm Braces for Deeper China Turmoil
Taiwan’s biggest financial conglomerate has cut back on its exposure to China as it braces for any deeper
2023-08-21 08:23
Dollar Edges Lower; Asian Stock Futures Mixed: Markets Wrap
The dollar inched lower versus most of its major counterparts while Asian equity futures pointed to a cautious
2023-08-21 06:54
Property Tycoon Bids to Emerge From Turmoil as Thailand’s Leader
Srettha Thavisin, a former property tycoon and a political newcomer, is set to take a shot at becoming
2023-08-21 06:25
Hilary’s Rains Reach California Where Flooding Is Forecast
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall along the Baja peninsula Sunday, with the rare Pacific storm set to pummel
2023-08-21 04:47
Germany’s Lindner Says Debt Will Be Cut, Rejects Taxation Rumors
Finance Minister Christian Lindner has rejected talk that Germany plans to resort to tax measures last used after
2023-08-20 23:28
Singapore Beefs Up Retirement, Public Housing Plan Amid Scandals
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he will help citizens cope with retirement and homeownership, seeking to
2023-08-20 22:59