Thursday 31 January 2019

3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China - MarketWatch

3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China  MarketWatch

3M Co.'s stock MMM, +1.94% rallied 2.2% in morning trade Tuesday, after the consumer consumer, industrial and safety products company beat fourth-quarter ...



ASIA ECONOMICS: Asian Shares End Mostly Higher - Nasdaq

ASIA ECONOMICS: Asian Shares End Mostly Higher  Nasdaq

Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region closed mostly in the green Thursday following sharp gains on Wall Street overnight after the Fed.



ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings says its 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines' parent company is meant to capture growing demand for air travel between Japan and t.



Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia? - South China Morning Post

Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia?  South China Morning Post

Lunar New Year is many things: the world's largest annual human migration; one of the most widely celebrated festivals across the planet; and a welcome few ...



Is Facebook prepared for Asia's elections? - Nikkei Asian Review

Is Facebook prepared for Asia's elections?  Nikkei Asian Review

BANGKOK/MANILA -- In 2015, Twinmark Media Enterprises launched a business that would become one of the most prolific sources of spam and fake news in.



BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World's Fairs | The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies - BU Today

BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World's Fairs | The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies  BU Today

The Center for the Study of Asia (BUCSA), an affiliated regional center of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, recently ...



26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions - World Health Organization

26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions  World Health Organization

The WHO Executive Board, currently holding its 144th session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Takeshi Kasai as Regional Director for WHO's Western Pacific ...



Pompeo says Trump-Kim summit to be held somewhere in Asia - KFGO News

Pompeo says Trump-Kim summit to be held somewhere in Asia  KFGO News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he was dispatching a team to make preparations for the next summit ...



Asia Video Streamer Hooq to Be Integrated Into Grab App - Variety

Asia Video Streamer Hooq to Be Integrated Into Grab App  Variety

Asian video-streaming platform Hooq is to be hosted on the Grab tech and services app in Southeast Asia, following a deal between the two companies.



Swiss watchmaker Swatch hit by Asia slowdown - Financial Times

Swiss watchmaker Swatch hit by Asia slowdown  Financial Times

Swiss watch and jewellery maker Swatch Group was hit by a slowdown in Asia and bottlenecks at the end of 2018, it said on Thursday. Shares in Swatch, which ...



Asia shares blame for its export slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia shares blame for its export slump  Nikkei Asian Review

A moment of reckoning for Asia's exporters is a time for somber reflection and for bold action.Since Jan. 1, the region's advanced economies reported.



Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets - South China Morning Post

Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets  South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Singapore are tipped to lead price growth in the property markets in Southeast Asia this year, underpinned by the region's youthful population and ...



CSO tour: What Asia can teach the West about love for classical music - Chicago Tribune

CSO tour: What Asia can teach the West about love for classical music  Chicago Tribune

Howard Reich speaks with CSO music director Riccardo Muti and CSO assistant concertmaster Yuan-Qing Yu about revelations during the orchestra's current ...



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha - Project Syndicate

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha  Project Syndicate

Given the effect of human capital on national productive and development capacities, developing countries should be placing a high priority on boosting human ...



BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World's Fairs | The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies - BU Today

BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World's Fairs | The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies  BU Today

The Center for the Study of Asia (BUCSA), an affiliated regional center of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, recently ...



AFC Presidential Candidate Al-Romaithi: Determined to drive Asia beyond the known - Goal.com

AFC Presidential Candidate Al-Romaithi: Determined to drive Asia beyond the known  Goal.com

AFC Presidential Candidate Al Romaithi believes he has what it takes to win the AFC Presidential elections in April, 2019.



Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia - Asia Times

Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia  Asia Times

With the date of the UK's exit from the European Union now looming large – and with no negotiated leaving deal in sight – Asian businesses and UK-based ...



Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting - Inkstone

Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting  Inkstone

China-funded infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia have plunged in the past year as foreign governments grow wary of Beijing's overseas investments. ...



Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy - Bloomberg

Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy  Bloomberg

Designer Andrew Yang's trans-Pacific tips and how to look *fresh*, no matter what time zone you're in.



Building Resilient Communities in South Asia: Women Take the Lead - World - ReliefWeb

Building Resilient Communities in South Asia: Women Take the Lead - World  ReliefWeb

English News and Press Release on World and 4 other countries about Disaster Management and Women; published on 30 Jan 2019 by World Bank.



China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia - Bloomberg

China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia  Bloomberg

China's weakening economy is roiling export markets in the rest of Asia -- and there's more pain to come.



Japanese equipment maker launches innovative tractors for Southeast Asia market - Philippine Star

Japanese equipment maker launches innovative tractors for Southeast Asia market  Philippine Star

Japanese industrial equipment manufacturer Yanmar aims to help create new value for farmers in Southeast Asia with the introduction of a new series of ...



Asia stocks climb to four-month high as Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags - Channel NewsAsia

Asia stocks climb to four-month high as Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags  Channel NewsAsia

Asia stocks rose to a four-month high on Thursday, tracking Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve pledged to be patient with further interest ...



Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene - Science Daily

Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene  Science Daily

Investigations into what it means to be human have often focused on attempts to uncover the earliest material traces of 'art', 'language', or technological ...



Eight Asian Billionaires Aged Over 90 Control $125 Billion - Bloomberg

Eight Asian Billionaires Aged Over 90 Control $125 Billion  Bloomberg

It's been a mournful start to 2019 for two of Asia's richest families.



Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett - Bloomberg

Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett  Bloomberg

Eric Moffett, portfolio manager at T.Rowe Price, discusses what the Fed's patience on rates means for Asia and his outlook for China's economy. He speaks on ...



3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China - MarketWatch

3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China  MarketWatch

3M Co.'s stock MMM, +1.94% rallied 2.2% in morning trade Tuesday, after the consumer consumer, industrial and safety products company beat fourth-quarter ...



Asia shares blame for its export slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia shares blame for its export slump  Nikkei Asian Review

A moment of reckoning for Asia's exporters is a time for somber reflection and for bold action.Since Jan. 1, the region's advanced economies reported.



ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings says its 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines' parent company is meant to capture growing demand for air travel between Japan and t.



Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia? - South China Morning Post

Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia?  South China Morning Post

Lunar New Year is many things: the world's largest annual human migration; one of the most widely celebrated festivals across the planet; and a welcome few ...



Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets - South China Morning Post

Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets  South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Singapore are tipped to lead price growth in the property markets in Southeast Asia this year, underpinned by the region's youthful population and ...



26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions - World Health Organization

26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions  World Health Organization

The WHO Executive Board, currently holding its 144th session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Takeshi Kasai as Regional Director for WHO's Western Pacific ...



AFC Presidential Candidate Al-Romaithi: Determined to drive Asia beyond the known - Goal.com

AFC Presidential Candidate Al-Romaithi: Determined to drive Asia beyond the known  Goal.com

AFC Presidential Candidate Al Romaithi believes he has what it takes to win the AFC Presidential elections in April, 2019.



Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett - Bloomberg

Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett  Bloomberg

Eric Moffett, portfolio manager at T.Rowe Price, discusses what the Fed's patience on rates means for Asia and his outlook for China's economy. He speaks on ...



Asia Video Streamer Hooq to Be Integrated Into Grab App - Variety

Asia Video Streamer Hooq to Be Integrated Into Grab App  Variety

Asian video-streaming platform Hooq is to be hosted on the Grab tech and services app in Southeast Asia, following a deal between the two companies.



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha - Project Syndicate

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha  Project Syndicate

Given the effect of human capital on national productive and development capacities, developing countries should be placing a high priority on boosting human ...



Why is Southeast Asia lacking in postcolonial perspectives? - The Jakarta Post - Jakarta Post

Why is Southeast Asia lacking in postcolonial perspectives? - The Jakarta Post  Jakarta Post

Despite being one of the most colonized regions in the 19th century, Southeast Asia has a lack of postcolonial literature.



Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia - Asia Times

Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia  Asia Times

With the date of the UK's exit from the European Union now looming large – and with no negotiated leaving deal in sight – Asian businesses and UK-based ...



Iglesia ni Cristo expands OFW outreach program in Asia - Philippine Star

Iglesia ni Cristo expands OFW outreach program in Asia  Philippine Star

The Iglesia ni Cristo has expanded its outreach and aid program for overseas Filipino workers to several Asian countries.



Asia stocks climb to four-month high as Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags - Channel NewsAsia

Asia stocks climb to four-month high as Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags  Channel NewsAsia

Asia stocks rose to a four-month high on Thursday, tracking Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve pledged to be patient with further interest ...



Saudi Arabia may hold most oil prices to Asia steady in March, Venezuela impact eyed - euronews

Saudi Arabia may hold most oil prices to Asia steady in March, Venezuela impact eyed  euronews

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is expected to keep prices for most of the crude grades it sells to Asia little changed.



The Asia Pacific Financial Information Conference (APFIC) - http://bit.ly/H21zsr

The Asia Pacific Financial Information Conference (APFIC)  http://bit.ly/H21zsr

The Asia Pacific Financial Information Conference (APFIC) is one of the leading financial information events in Asia. It is the leading incubator for technology, ...



Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett - Bloomberg

Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett  Bloomberg

Eric Moffett, portfolio manager at T.Rowe Price, discusses what the Fed's patience on rates means for Asia and his outlook for China's economy. He speaks on ...



BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World's Fairs | The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies - BU Today

BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World's Fairs | The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies  BU Today

The Center for the Study of Asia (BUCSA), an affiliated regional center of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, recently ...



Portfolio Manager: Quality is First and Foremost When Value Investing in Asia - ETF Trends

Portfolio Manager: Quality is First and Foremost When Value Investing in Asia  ETF Trends

When investors are bargain hunting for opportunities in Asia, it's important for investors to emphasize quality first and foremost.



Tech Data appoints new president of Asia division - Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tech Data appoints new president of Asia division  Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tech Data Corp. has appointed a new president for its Asia Pacific and Global Computing Components who will be responsible for the company's strategic ...



Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy - Bloomberg

Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy  Bloomberg

Designer Andrew Yang's trans-Pacific tips and how to look *fresh*, no matter what time zone you're in.



Portfolio Manager: Quality is First and Foremost When Value Investing in Asia - ETF Trends

Portfolio Manager: Quality is First and Foremost When Value Investing in Asia  ETF Trends

When investors are bargain hunting for opportunities in Asia, it's important for investors to emphasize quality first and foremost.



Amsoil plants flag in Asia: Superior lubrication experts climb... - Duluth News Tribune

Amsoil plants flag in Asia: Superior lubrication experts climb...  Duluth News Tribune

Already with naming rights to Amsoil Arena in Duluth, the Superior-based synthetic-oil manufacturer spread its close connection to University of Minnesota ...



Rupiah Surges Past Psychological 14,000 Level to Lead Asia Gains - Yahoo! Finance News

Rupiah Surges Past Psychological 14,000 Level to Lead Asia Gains  Yahoo! Finance News

(Bloomberg) -- The Indonesian rupiah jumped through a key resistance level, leading gains in emerging Asian currencies as a dovish pivot by the Federal ...



3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China - MarketWatch

3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China  MarketWatch

3M Co.'s stock MMM, +1.94% rallied 2.2% in morning trade Tuesday, after the consumer consumer, industrial and safety products company beat fourth-quarter ...



Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia? - South China Morning Post

Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia?  South China Morning Post

Lunar New Year is many things: the world's largest annual human migration; one of the most widely celebrated festivals across the planet; and a welcome few ...



26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions - World Health Organization

26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions  World Health Organization

The WHO Executive Board, currently holding its 144th session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Takeshi Kasai as Regional Director for WHO's Western Pacific ...



Why is Southeast Asia lacking in postcolonial perspectives? - The Jakarta Post - Jakarta Post

Why is Southeast Asia lacking in postcolonial perspectives? - The Jakarta Post  Jakarta Post

Despite being one of the most colonized regions in the 19th century, Southeast Asia has a lack of postcolonial literature.



Asia morning update - Fed patience - IG

Asia morning update - Fed patience  IG

The first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year saw the Fed going down the dovish end, providing support for markets. Notable changes ...



Asia shares gain on uptick in China factory survey, Fed talk - The Associated Press

  1. Asia shares gain on uptick in China factory survey, Fed talk  The Associated Press
  2. Asia markets rally, US dollar down as Fed signals slower rate hikes  The Straits Times
  3. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks hit 4-mth high AS Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags  Reuters
  4. Global Markets: Asia stocks climb to four-month high as Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags  Yahoo! Finance News
  5. View full coverage on Google News


Eight Asian Billionaires Aged Over 90 Control $125 Billion - Bloomberg

Eight Asian Billionaires Aged Over 90 Control $125 Billion  Bloomberg

It's been a mournful start to 2019 for two of Asia's richest families.



Asia shares blame for its export slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia shares blame for its export slump  Nikkei Asian Review

A moment of reckoning for Asia's exporters is a time for somber reflection and for bold action.Since Jan. 1, the region's advanced economies reported.



ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings says its 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines' parent company is meant to capture growing demand for air travel between Japan and t.



The young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness - BNNBloomberg.ca

The young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness  BNNBloomberg.ca

Asia's billionaire family boardrooms are making way for heiresses. Michelle Li, the 23-year-old granddaughter of Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's richest person, has ...



The Young Granddaughters of Asia's Billionaires Being Groomed for Greatness - Bloomberg

The Young Granddaughters of Asia's Billionaires Being Groomed for Greatness  Bloomberg

Asia's billionaire family boardrooms are making way for heiresses.



Asia stocks mostly slip in turbulent session ahead of US-China trade talks - CNBC

Asia stocks mostly slip in turbulent session ahead of US-China trade talks  CNBC

A delegation led by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is set to arrive in Washington this week for high-level trade talks with the U.S..



Southeast Asia’s Grab is adding Netflix-like video streaming to its ride-hailing app - TechCrunch

Southeast Asia’s Grab is adding Netflix-like video streaming to its ride-hailing app  TechCrunch

Grab is Southeast Asia's top ride-hailing firm thanks to its acquisition of Uber's local business last year. Its biggest competitor gone, the company is on a push to ...



Pompeo says Trump-Kim summit to be held somewhere in Asia - Channel NewsAsia

Pompeo says Trump-Kim summit to be held somewhere in Asia  Channel NewsAsia

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the media at the United Nations following a Security Council meeting about the situation in ...



Preview: Saudi Arabia may hold most oil prices to Asia steady in March, Venezuela impact eyed - Yahoo Finance

Preview: Saudi Arabia may hold most oil prices to Asia steady in March, Venezuela impact eyed  Yahoo Finance

Saudi Arabia is expected to keep prices for most of the crude grades it sells to Asia little changed in March, with most attention on heavier grades following ...



Malaysia tops social media penetration in Southeast Asia, says report - Free Malaysia Today

Malaysia tops social media penetration in Southeast Asia, says report  Free Malaysia Today

KUALA LUMPUR: In terms of mobile social media penetration, Malaysia is ranked among the top five in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia, according ...



Tech Data appoints new president of Asia division - Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tech Data appoints new president of Asia division  Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tech Data Corp. has appointed a new president for its Asia Pacific and Global Computing Components who will be responsible for the company's strategic ...



Pakistan Tax Reform - The Asia Foundation - In Asia

Pakistan Tax Reform  The Asia Foundation - In Asia

January 30, 2019. By Haris Qayyum · Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Email Print Share. This year, 2019, is expected to be the year Pakistan takes ...



Asia shares gain on uptick in China factory survey, Fed talk - The Associated Press

Asia shares gain on uptick in China factory survey, Fed talk  The Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after a survey of Chinese manufacturers showed factory activity improved slightly in December. KEEPING ...



Amsoil plants flag in Asia: Superior lubrication experts climb... - Duluth News Tribune

Amsoil plants flag in Asia: Superior lubrication experts climb...  Duluth News Tribune

Already with naming rights to Amsoil Arena in Duluth, the Superior-based synthetic-oil manufacturer spread its close connection to University of Minnesota ...



Southeast Asia's Vulnerability to Terrorism - The Cipher Brief

Southeast Asia's Vulnerability to Terrorism  The Cipher Brief

Bottom Line Up Front. Given its history, geography and demographics, Southeast Asia has proven to be hospitable terrain for myriad terrorist and insurgent ...



Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia? - South China Morning Post

Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia?  South China Morning Post

Lunar New Year is many things: the world's largest annual human migration; one of the most widely celebrated festivals across the planet; and a welcome few ...



China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia - Bloomberg

China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia  Bloomberg

China's weakening economy is roiling export markets in the rest of Asia -- and there's more pain to come.



Stocks turn lower in Asia afternoon trading - Financial Times

Stocks turn lower in Asia afternoon trading  Financial Times

Stocks were mixed as the afternoon rolled around in Asia-Pacific trading on Monday after a mostly positive morning session, with futures tipping Wall Street to ...



China's HBIS buys control of Tata Steel's Southeast Asia business - Nikkei Asian Review

China's HBIS buys control of Tata Steel's Southeast Asia business  Nikkei Asian Review

MUMBAI - China's second largest steelmaker, Hebei Iron and Steel Group, will buy controlling stakes in NatSteel Holdings and Tata Steel (Thailand) fro.



Aspire Lifestyles is the Official Concierge Partner of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019 - Associated Press

Aspire Lifestyles is the Official Concierge Partner of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019  Associated Press

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2019--Aspire Lifestyles, the leading global provider of customer loyalty solutions and lifestyle concierge ...



ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings says its 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines' parent company is meant to capture growing demand for air travel between Japan and t.



Malaysia tops social media penetration in Southeast Asia, says report - Free Malaysia Today

Malaysia tops social media penetration in Southeast Asia, says report  Free Malaysia Today

KUALA LUMPUR: In terms of mobile social media penetration, Malaysia is ranked among the top five in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia, according ...



Tech Data appoints new president of Asia division - Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tech Data appoints new president of Asia division  Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tech Data Corp. has appointed a new president for its Asia Pacific and Global Computing Components who will be responsible for the company's strategic ...



Southeast Asia’s Grab is adding Netflix-like video streaming to its ride-hailing app - TechCrunch

Southeast Asia’s Grab is adding Netflix-like video streaming to its ride-hailing app  TechCrunch

Grab is Southeast Asia's top ride-hailing firm thanks to its acquisition of Uber's local business last year. Its biggest competitor gone, the company is on a push to ...



Asia stocks mostly slip in turbulent session ahead of US-China trade talks - CNBC

Asia stocks mostly slip in turbulent session ahead of US-China trade talks  CNBC

A delegation led by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is set to arrive in Washington this week for high-level trade talks with the U.S..



Asian stocks mixed as manufacturing activity in China shrinks again - CNBC

Asian stocks mixed as manufacturing activity in China shrinks again  CNBC

Major stocks in Asia closed mixed on Thursday on the back of official data from China showing that the Chinese economy contracted for the second month in a ...



Asia shares gain on uptick in China factory survey, Fed talk - Miami Herald

Asia shares gain on uptick in China factory survey, Fed talk  Miami Herald

Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after a survey of Chinese manufacturers showed factory activity improved slightly in December. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's ...



Asia equities gain after Fed pauses rate rises - Financial Times

Asia equities gain after Fed pauses rate rises  Financial Times

Asia-Pacific equities and major currencies were on a stronger footing on Thursday after US central bankers put further interest rate rises on hold.



Amsoil plants flag in Asia: Superior lubrication experts climb... - Duluth News Tribune

Amsoil plants flag in Asia: Superior lubrication experts climb...  Duluth News Tribune

Already with naming rights to Amsoil Arena in Duluth, the Superior-based synthetic-oil manufacturer spread its close connection to University of Minnesota ...



Hit by sanctions, Asia's Iran crude oil imports drop to three-year low in 2018 - Reuters

Hit by sanctions, Asia's Iran crude oil imports drop to three-year low in 2018  Reuters

Iranian crude oil imports by Asia's top four buyers dropped to the lowest volume in three years in 2018 amid U.S. sanctions on Tehran, but China and India ...



Fast Asia Open: China PMI, Japan industrial production - Financial Times

Fast Asia Open: China PMI, Japan industrial production  Financial Times

The Federal Reserve executed a sharp about-turn on Wednesday as it put further interest rate rises on hold, citing tepid inflation and rising risks to global ...



Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett - Bloomberg

Fed's Patience on Rates Is Good for Asia, Says T.Rowe Price's Moffett  Bloomberg

Eric Moffett, portfolio manager at T.Rowe Price, discusses what the Fed's patience on rates means for Asia and his outlook for China's economy. He speaks on ...



Asia shares blame for its export slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia shares blame for its export slump  Nikkei Asian Review

A moment of reckoning for Asia's exporters is a time for somber reflection and for bold action.Since Jan. 1, the region's advanced economies reported.



CSO tour: What Asia can teach the West about love for classical music - Chicago Tribune

CSO tour: What Asia can teach the West about love for classical music  Chicago Tribune

Howard Reich speaks with CSO music director Riccardo Muti and CSO assistant concertmaster Yuan-Qing Yu about revelations during the orchestra's current ...



Asia markets rally, US dollar down as Fed signals slower rate hikes - The Straits Times

Asia markets rally, US dollar down as Fed signals slower rate hikes  The Straits Times

HONG KONG (AFP) - Asian equities rallied and the US dollar extended losses on Thursday (Jan 31) after the Federal Reserve signalled it would slow down its ...



Amsoil plants flag in Asia - Duluth News Tribune

Amsoil plants flag in Asia  Duluth News Tribune

Already with naming rights to Amsoil Arena in Duluth, the Superior-based synthetic-oil manufacturer spread its close connection to University of Minnesota ...



China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia - Bloomberg

China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia  Bloomberg

China's weakening economy is roiling export markets in the rest of Asia -- and there's more pain to come.



Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption - Transparency International

Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption  Transparency International

At the top of this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), New Zealand scores 87 out of 100, making it the leading country fighting corruption in the region and ...



White Sox suffer first loss at Asia Pacific Cup - Stuff.co.nz

White Sox suffer first loss at Asia Pacific Cup  Stuff.co.nz

The New Zealand White Sox conceded a grand slam home run in an opening round defeat to China at the Asia Pacific Cup international women's softball ...



Asia morning update - Fed patience - IG

Asia morning update - Fed patience  IG

The first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year saw the Fed going down the dovish end, providing support for markets. Notable changes ...



I Think It's Time to Sell Asia Biotech, Says Soochow's Jackson - Bloomberg

I Think It's Time to Sell Asia Biotech, Says Soochow's Jackson  Bloomberg

Andrew Jackson, head of Japanese equities at Soochow CSSD Capital Markets Asia, discusses SanBio's 26% plunge, the biopharma rally in Asia and his ...



Stocks turn lower in Asia afternoon trading - Financial Times

Stocks turn lower in Asia afternoon trading  Financial Times

Stocks were mixed as the afternoon rolled around in Asia-Pacific trading on Monday after a mostly positive morning session, with futures tipping Wall Street to ...



Qantas contractors out of work as jobs move to Asia - 9Honey

Qantas contractors out of work as jobs move to Asia  9Honey

Forty Qantas contractors in Canberra will be left without work when the airline shifts maintenance for its Boeing 717 aircraft to Singapore. 'Day-to-day ...



Wednesday 30 January 2019

OYO Hotels strengthens leadership in Southeast Asia, launches in Philippines - The News Minute

OYO Hotels strengthens leadership in Southeast Asia, launches in Philippines  The News Minute

OYO Hotels and Homes, one of the world's fastest-growing chain of hotels, homes and spaces on Wednesday announced its launch in the Philippines.



Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy - Bloomberg

Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy  Bloomberg

Designer Andrew Yang's trans-Pacific tips and how to look *fresh*, no matter what time zone you're in.



Young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness - The Straits Times

Young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness  The Straits Times

HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) - Asia's billionaire family boardrooms are making way for heiresses. Michelle Li, the 23-year-old granddaughter of Li Ka Shing, ...



The young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness - BNNBloomberg.ca

The young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness  BNNBloomberg.ca

Asia's billionaire family boardrooms are making way for heiresses. Michelle Li, the 23-year-old granddaughter of Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's richest person, has ...



Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders - TechCrunch

Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders  TechCrunch

British startup venture builder Entrepreneur First is eyeing additional expansion in Asia, where its operation is now as large as it is in Europe, as it expands its ...



Asia-Pacific makes little progress on anti-corruption in 2018 - Radio New Zealand

Asia-Pacific makes little progress on anti-corruption in 2018  Radio New Zealand

The Asia-Pacific region made little to no progress on anti-corruption last year, according to Transparency International.



Young granddaughters of Asia’s billionaires being groomed for greatness - Hindustan Times

Young granddaughters of Asia’s billionaires being groomed for greatness  Hindustan Times

Sign up for our new China newsletter, a weekly dispatch coming soon on where China stands now and where it's going next. Asia's billionaire family ...



New Zealand policymakers need runs on the board - East Asia Forum

New Zealand policymakers need runs on the board  East Asia Forum

Author: Gary Hawke, Victoria University of Wellington. The soft diplomacy of New Zealand's new government — exemplified by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ...



3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China - MarketWatch

3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China  MarketWatch

3M Co.'s stock MMM, +1.94% rallied 2.2% in morning trade Tuesday, after the consumer consumer, industrial and safety products company beat fourth-quarter ...



Asia shares blame for its export slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia shares blame for its export slump  Nikkei Asian Review

A moment of reckoning for Asia's exporters is a time for somber reflection and for bold action.Since Jan. 1, the region's advanced economies reported.



Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting - Inkstone

Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting  Inkstone

China-funded infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia have plunged in the past year as foreign governments grow wary of Beijing's overseas investments. ...



Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy - Bloomberg

Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy  Bloomberg

Designer Andrew Yang's trans-Pacific tips and how to look *fresh*, no matter what time zone you're in.



Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most - Entrepreneur

Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most  Entrepreneur

Most countries have failed to control corruption, contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, shows the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...



Asia-Pacific makes little progress on anti-corruption in 2018 - Radio New Zealand

Asia-Pacific makes little progress on anti-corruption in 2018  Radio New Zealand

The Asia-Pacific region made little to no progress on anti-corruption last year, according to Transparency International.



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development - The New Times

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development  The New Times

SEOUL – Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Education does not just enable ...



Saudi crown prince plays Asia card amid Western criticism - Nikkei Asian Review

Saudi crown prince plays Asia card amid Western criticism  Nikkei Asian Review

RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman plans to make a tour of Asian nations, including China, India and South Korea, as early as F.



Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene - Science Daily

Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene  Science Daily

Investigations into what it means to be human have often focused on attempts to uncover the earliest material traces of 'art', 'language', or technological ...



ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings says its 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines' parent company is meant to capture growing demand for air travel between Japan and t.



Asia Minute: Slowing Chinese Economy Hits Neighboring Countries - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Slowing Chinese Economy Hits Neighboring Countries  Hawaiipublicradio

A Chinese trade delegation is heading to Washington this week for two days of meetings with U.S. officials. The discussions take place as a series of.



ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (29 January 2019) - Afghanistan - ReliefWeb

ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (29 January 2019) - Afghanistan  ReliefWeb

English Analysis on Afghanistan and 9 other countries about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 29 Jan 2019 by ...



Japan's ANA orders passenger jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia push - Reuters

Japan's ANA orders passenger jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia push  Reuters

Japan's ANA Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it would order at least 38 planes worth $4.33 billion from Boeing Co and Airbus, and buy a stake in Philippines ...



Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption - Transparency International

Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption  Transparency International

At the top of this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), New Zealand scores 87 out of 100, making it the leading country fighting corruption in the region and ...



More Than $125 Billion of Really Old Money Awaits Asia Heirs - The Edge Markets MY

More Than $125 Billion of Really Old Money Awaits Asia Heirs  The Edge Markets MY

(Jan 30): It's been a mournful start to 2019 for two of Asia's richest families. Eka Tjipta Widjaja, who began as a coconut and palm-oil trader at age 15 before ...



More than US$125 billion awaits Asia heirs - Free Malaysia Today

More than US$125 billion awaits Asia heirs  Free Malaysia Today

The world's richest people are some of the oldest with one of the most concentrated transfers of wealth in history.



WhatsApp grapples with outsized influence ahead of Asia polls - Nikkei Asian Review

WhatsApp grapples with outsized influence ahead of Asia polls  Nikkei Asian Review

When Mahathir Mohamad's Alliance of Hope coalition surprised the world -- and perhaps even themselves -- by winning last May's parliamentary vote in M.



Black Hat Asia 2019 Briefings: Vulnerabilities Affecting Major Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices & More - GlobeNewswire

Black Hat Asia 2019 Briefings: Vulnerabilities Affecting Major Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices & More  GlobeNewswire

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Black Hat Asia, the world's leading provider of information security events, announces Keynote ...



ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia - The New York Times

ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia  The New York Times

BANGKOK — A deadly bombing of a cathedral in the Philippines has brought *fresh* attention to the Islamic State's ability to metastasize across the world, even as ...



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development - The New Times

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development  The New Times

SEOUL – Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Education does not just enable ...



South Korea defence ministry draws fire for inappropriate children's website - The Straits Times

South Korea defence ministry draws fire for inappropriate children's website  The Straits Times

SEOUL (THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - The South Korean Ministry of National Defence's website made for children's educational purposes ...



Duterte's finest hour: Inquirer columnist, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Duterte's finest hour: Inquirer columnist, SE Asia News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

In his commentary, the writer applauds Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's efforts to build peace in Mindanao.. Read more at straitstimes.com.



Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most - Entrepreneur

Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most  Entrepreneur

Most countries have failed to control corruption, contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, shows the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...



China's economic woes have further to spread across Asia, latest export indicators show - The Straits Times

China's economic woes have further to spread across Asia, latest export indicators show  The Straits Times

SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - China's weakening economy is roiling export markets in the rest of Asia - and there's more pain to come.. Read more at ...



Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption - Transparency International

Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption  Transparency International

At the top of this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), New Zealand scores 87 out of 100, making it the leading country fighting corruption in the region and ...



3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China - MarketWatch

3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China  MarketWatch

3M Co.'s stock MMM, +1.94% rallied 2.2% in morning trade Tuesday, after the consumer consumer, industrial and safety products company beat fourth-quarter ...



Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene - Science Daily

Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene  Science Daily

Investigations into what it means to be human have often focused on attempts to uncover the earliest material traces of 'art', 'language', or technological ...



ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings says its 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines' parent company is meant to capture growing demand for air travel between Japan and t.



Asia shares blame for its export slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia shares blame for its export slump  Nikkei Asian Review

A moment of reckoning for Asia's exporters is a time for somber reflection and for bold action.Since Jan. 1, the region's advanced economies reported.



Asia Minute: Slowing Chinese Economy Hits Neighboring Countries - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Slowing Chinese Economy Hits Neighboring Countries  Hawaiipublicradio

A Chinese trade delegation is heading to Washington this week for two days of meetings with U.S. officials. The discussions take place as a series of.



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha - Project Syndicate

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha  Project Syndicate

Given the effect of human capital on national productive and development capacities, developing countries should be placing a high priority on boosting human ...



ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (29 January 2019) - Afghanistan - ReliefWeb

ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (29 January 2019) - Afghanistan  ReliefWeb

English Analysis on Afghanistan and 9 other countries about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 29 Jan 2019 by ...



Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia - The Diplomat

Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia  The Diplomat

While much recent attention has been focused on the LGBT community in Chechnya and the wider North Caucasus, sexual minorities in Central Asia live under ...



WhatsApp grapples with outsized influence ahead of Asia polls - Nikkei Asian Review

WhatsApp grapples with outsized influence ahead of Asia polls  Nikkei Asian Review

When Mahathir Mohamad's Alliance of Hope coalition surprised the world -- and perhaps even themselves -- by winning last May's parliamentary vote in M.



Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets - South China Morning Post

Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets  South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Singapore are tipped to lead price growth in the property markets in Southeast Asia this year, underpinned by the region's youthful population and ...



Black Hat Asia 2019 Briefings: Vulnerabilities Affecting Major Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices & More - GlobeNewswire

Black Hat Asia 2019 Briefings: Vulnerabilities Affecting Major Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices & More  GlobeNewswire

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Black Hat Asia, the world's leading provider of information security events, announces Keynote ...



Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks - Financial Times

Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks  Financial Times

Asia-listed heavy machinery stocks slumped in morning trading on Tuesday after Caterpillar flagged only a modest global sales rise and no growth in China.



Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting - Inkstone

Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting  Inkstone

China-funded infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia have plunged in the past year as foreign governments grow wary of Beijing's overseas investments. ...



Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia - Asia Times

Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia  Asia Times

With the date of the UK's exit from the European Union now looming large – and with no negotiated leaving deal in sight – Asian businesses and UK-based ...



Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy - Bloomberg

Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy  Bloomberg

Designer Andrew Yang's trans-Pacific tips and how to look *fresh*, no matter what time zone you're in.



Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most - Entrepreneur

Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most  Entrepreneur

Most countries have failed to control corruption, contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, shows the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...



Tech Data Appoints Jaideep Malhotra to President, Asia Pacific and Global Computing Components - Associated Press

Tech Data Appoints Jaideep Malhotra to President, Asia Pacific and Global Computing Components  Associated Press

CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2019--Tech Data (Nasdaq: TECD) announced that it has appointed Jaideep Malhotra to president, Asia ...



A hotel covered in lush green plants and trees is Asia's best hotel of 2019. Here's what it's like to stay there. - Business Insider

A hotel covered in lush green plants and trees is Asia's best hotel of 2019. Here's what it's like to stay there.  Business Insider

TripAdvisor travelers named Viroth's Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the best on the continent. It's home to a luxe spa, a 65-feet-long pool, and more.



Aspire Lifestyles is the Official Concierge Partner of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019 - Associated Press

Aspire Lifestyles is the Official Concierge Partner of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019  Associated Press

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2019--Aspire Lifestyles, the leading global provider of customer loyalty solutions and lifestyle concierge ...



Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption - Transparency International

Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption  Transparency International

At the top of this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), New Zealand scores 87 out of 100, making it the leading country fighting corruption in the region and ...



ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia - The New York Times

ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia  The New York Times

BANGKOK — A deadly bombing of a cathedral in the Philippines has brought *fresh* attention to the Islamic State's ability to metastasize across the world, even as ...



Asia’s billionaires are old and $125 billion of their money awaits heirs - The Indian Express

Asia’s billionaires are old and $125 billion of their money awaits heirs  The Indian Express

It's no coincidence that the world's richest people are also some of the oldest as it can take a long time to amass extraordinary wealth. About a fifth of the 500 ...



Asia shares blame for its export slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia shares blame for its export slump  Nikkei Asian Review

A moment of reckoning for Asia's exporters is a time for somber reflection and for bold action.Since Jan. 1, the region's advanced economies reported.



Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets - South China Morning Post

Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets  South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Singapore are tipped to lead price growth in the property markets in Southeast Asia this year, underpinned by the region's youthful population and ...



Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia - Asia Times

Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia  Asia Times

With the date of the UK's exit from the European Union now looming large – and with no negotiated leaving deal in sight – Asian businesses and UK-based ...



Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy - Bloomberg

Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy  Bloomberg

Designer Andrew Yang's trans-Pacific tips and how to look *fresh*, no matter what time zone you're in.



Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most - Entrepreneur

Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most  Entrepreneur

Most countries have failed to control corruption, contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, shows the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...



America Lost Vietnam but Saved Southeast Asia - The Wall Street Journal

America Lost Vietnam but Saved Southeast Asia  The Wall Street Journal

Had the U.S. stayed out of Indochina, it might have had to intervene in the Philippines at greater cost.



Is Facebook prepared for Asia's elections? - Nikkei Asian Review

Is Facebook prepared for Asia's elections?  Nikkei Asian Review

BANGKOK/MANILA -- In 2015, Twinmark Media Enterprises launched a business that would become one of the most prolific sources of spam and fake news in.



Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia entries now open across 16 shipping and maritime categories - Seatrade Maritime News

Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia entries now open across 16 shipping and maritime categories  Seatrade Maritime News

Entries are now open for the 12th edition of the prestigious Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia – which this year returns to Hong Kong and is hosted at the ...



Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks - Financial Times

Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks  Financial Times

Asia-listed heavy machinery stocks slumped in morning trading on Tuesday after Caterpillar flagged only a modest global sales rise and no growth in China.



Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption - Transparency International

Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption  Transparency International

At the top of this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), New Zealand scores 87 out of 100, making it the leading country fighting corruption in the region and ...



PH wins 45 medals in 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship - ABS-CBN News

PH wins 45 medals in 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship  ABS-CBN News

The Philippines won a total of 45 medals in the 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship held in Clark, Pampanga.



Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most - Entrepreneur

Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most  Entrepreneur

Most countries have failed to control corruption, contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, shows the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...



Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets - South China Morning Post

Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets  South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Singapore are tipped to lead price growth in the property markets in Southeast Asia this year, underpinned by the region's youthful population and ...



Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders - TechCrunch

Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders  TechCrunch

British startup venture builder Entrepreneur First is eyeing additional expansion in Asia, where its operation is now as large as it is in Europe, as it expands its ...



Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks - Financial Times

Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks  Financial Times

Asia-listed heavy machinery stocks slumped in morning trading on Tuesday after Caterpillar flagged only a modest global sales rise and no growth in China.



Indonesia's Medco to buy Ophir for £390 million in Southeast Asia push - euronews

Indonesia's Medco to buy Ophir for £390 million in Southeast Asia push  euronews

(Reuters) - Indonesian oil and gas group Medco said on Wednesday it will buy Ophir Energy Plc for a sweetened bid of 390.6 million pounds.



Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption - Transparency International

Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption  Transparency International

At the top of this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), New Zealand scores 87 out of 100, making it the leading country fighting corruption in the region and ...



Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most - Entrepreneur

Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most  Entrepreneur

Most countries have failed to control corruption, contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, shows the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...



Indonesia's Medco to buy Ophir for $511 million in Southeast Asia push - Reuters

Indonesia's Medco to buy Ophir for $511 million in Southeast Asia push  Reuters

Indonesian oil and gas group Medco said on Wednesday it will buy Ophir Energy Plc for a sweetened bid of 390.6 million pounds ($511.02 million) in cash, as it ...



Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets - South China Morning Post

Singapore, Vietnam to lead growth in Southeast Asia’s property markets  South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Singapore are tipped to lead price growth in the property markets in Southeast Asia this year, underpinned by the region's youthful population and ...



Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders - TechCrunch

Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders  TechCrunch

British startup venture builder Entrepreneur First is eyeing additional expansion in Asia, where its operation is now as large as it is in Europe, as it expands its ...



Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks - Financial Times

Caterpillar China warning hits Asia machinery stocks  Financial Times

Asia-listed heavy machinery stocks slumped in morning trading on Tuesday after Caterpillar flagged only a modest global sales rise and no growth in China.



Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption - Transparency International

Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption  Transparency International

At the top of this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), New Zealand scores 87 out of 100, making it the leading country fighting corruption in the region and ...



Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia - Asia Times

Brexit alarm bells ring in the UK and Asia  Asia Times

With the date of the UK's exit from the European Union now looming large – and with no negotiated leaving deal in sight – Asian businesses and UK-based ...



Stocks in Asia trade mixed ahead of US-China talks - CNBC

Stocks in Asia trade mixed ahead of US-China talks  CNBC

Investors will be watching out for developments on the U.S.-China trade front, with high level negotiations set to begin later stateside.



3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China - MarketWatch

3M consumer sales in Asia hurt by cleaner air in China  MarketWatch

3M Co.'s stock MMM, +1.94% rallied 2.2% in morning trade Tuesday, after the consumer consumer, industrial and safety products company beat fourth-quarter ...



Eight Asian Billionaires Aged Over 90 Control $125 Billion - Bloomberg

Eight Asian Billionaires Aged Over 90 Control $125 Billion  Bloomberg

It's been a mournful start to 2019 for two of Asia's richest families.



ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

ANA prepares for dogfight with JAL in Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings says its 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines' parent company is meant to capture growing demand for air travel between Japan and t.



Fast Asia Open: Australia CPI, Japan consumer confidence - Financial Times

Fast Asia Open: Australia CPI, Japan consumer confidence  Financial Times

Theresa May was locked on a collision course with Brussels on Tuesday after the House of Commons backed her efforts to rewrite her own draft Brexit treaty, ...



Asia Minute: Slowing Chinese Economy Hits Neighboring Countries - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Slowing Chinese Economy Hits Neighboring Countries  Hawaiipublicradio

A Chinese trade delegation is heading to Washington this week for two days of meetings with U.S. officials. The discussions take place as a series of.



Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia? - South China Morning Post

Is Lunar New Year the worst time to travel in Asia?  South China Morning Post

Lunar New Year is many things: the world's largest annual human migration; one of the most widely celebrated festivals across the planet; and a welcome few ...



Transparency International: Corruption Getting Worse in Asia - Radio Free Asia (RFA)

Transparency International: Corruption Getting Worse in Asia  Radio Free Asia (RFA)

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) is hwon posing with his son, Hun Manet (R), during a ceremony at a military base in Phnom Penh in this undated file ...



Eastspring's Lien Sees Opportunity in Asia Equity Markets - Bloomberg

Eastspring's Lien Sees Opportunity in Asia Equity Markets  Bloomberg

Sarah Lien, client portfolio manager at Eastspring Investments, discusses Asia-Pacific earnings, equity markets and her outlook for Asia exports. She speaks on ...



ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (29 January 2019) - Afghanistan - ReliefWeb

ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (29 January 2019) - Afghanistan  ReliefWeb

English Analysis on Afghanistan and 9 other countries about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 29 Jan 2019 by ...



Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting - Inkstone

Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is plummeting  Inkstone

China-funded infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia have plunged in the past year as foreign governments grow wary of Beijing's overseas investments. ...



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development - The New Times

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development  The New Times

SEOUL – Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Education does not just enable ...



Asia-Pacific equities lower as US-China and Fed weigh on markets - Financial Times

Asia-Pacific equities lower as US-China and Fed weigh on markets  Financial Times

Apple suppliers mixed after iPhone maker sees a 5% drop in Q4 revenues.



Aspire Lifestyles is the Official Concierge Partner of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019 - Associated Press

Aspire Lifestyles is the Official Concierge Partner of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2019  Associated Press

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2019--Aspire Lifestyles, the leading global provider of customer loyalty solutions and lifestyle concierge ...



Asia-Pacific makes little progress on anti-corruption in 2018 - Radio New Zealand

Asia-Pacific makes little progress on anti-corruption in 2018  Radio New Zealand

The Asia-Pacific region made little to no progress on anti-corruption last year, according to Transparency International.



Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia - The Diplomat

Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia  The Diplomat

While much recent attention has been focused on the LGBT community in Chechnya and the wider North Caucasus, sexual minorities in Central Asia live under ...



More than US$125 billion awaits Asia heirs - Free Malaysia Today

More than US$125 billion awaits Asia heirs  Free Malaysia Today

The world's richest people are some of the oldest with one of the most concentrated transfers of wealth in history.



Asia-Pacific Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Market - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013 - 2023 - PRNewswire

Asia-Pacific Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Market - Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013 - 2023  PRNewswire

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia-Pacific Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Market By Coverage (Indoor Vs Outdoor), By Ownership (Carrier ...



China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia - Bloomberg

China's Economic Woes Have Further to Spread Across Asia  Bloomberg

China's weakening economy is roiling export markets in the rest of Asia -- and there's more pain to come.



Nuclear programmes of India, Pakistan increase risk of security incident in South Asia: US spymaster - Economic Times

Nuclear programmes of India, Pakistan increase risk of security incident in South Asia: US spymaster  Economic Times

WASHINGTON: There is an increased risk of a nuclear security incident in South Asia due to continued growth and development of Pakistan and India's nuclear ...



Tuesday 29 January 2019

China's HBIS buys control of Tata Steel's Southeast Asia business - Nikkei Asian Review

China's HBIS buys control of Tata Steel's Southeast Asia business  Nikkei Asian Review

MUMBAI - China's second largest steelmaker, Hebei Iron and Steel Group, will buy controlling stakes in NatSteel Holdings and Tata Steel (Thailand) fro.



Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene - EurekAlert

Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene  EurekAlert

Investigations into what it means to be human have often focused on attempts to uncover the earliest material traces of 'art', 'language', or technological ...



ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia - The New York Times

ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia  The New York Times

BANGKOK — A deadly bombing of a cathedral in the Philippines has brought *fresh* attention to the Islamic State's ability to metastasize across the world, even as ...



Eastern Europe, Central Asia Failing To Make Progress In Corruption, Says Watchdog - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Eastern Europe, Central Asia Failing To Make Progress In Corruption, Says Watchdog  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Transparency International says much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia is failing to make progress in lowering the perceived levels of public sector corruption, ...



GSMA Announces 2019 Asia Mobile Awards Open for Entry - Financial Post

GSMA Announces 2019 Asia Mobile Awards Open for Entry  Financial Post

HONG KONG — The GSMA today announced that the Asia Mobile Awards (AMO Awards) at MWC19 Shanghai are open for entry. Judged by a panel of leading ...



Asia shares slip as China's Huawei in legal hot water; focus on Sino-US talks(Update) - Business News - The Star Online

Asia shares slip as China's Huawei in legal hot water; focus on Sino-US talks(Update) - Business News  The Star Online

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan got off to a shaky start with losses accelerating as other regional markets opened. Australia and New ...



US stocks retreat after companies warn on China - Financial Times

US stocks retreat after companies warn on China  Financial Times

Caterpillar and Nvidia slide; markets cautious ahead of Fed meeting.



Young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness - The Straits Times

Young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness  The Straits Times

HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) - Asia's billionaire family boardrooms are making way for heiresses. Michelle Li, the 23-year-old granddaughter of Li Ka Shing, ...



Asia's $1.6 Trillion Stock Rally Is Looking Increasingly Fragile - Bloomberg

Asia's $1.6 Trillion Stock Rally Is Looking Increasingly Fragile  Bloomberg

Market jitters are back. A dose of skepticism about the upcoming trade talks and renewed concern over China's economic slowdown are sending Asia's equity ...



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha - Project Syndicate

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha  Project Syndicate

Given the effect of human capital on national productive and development capacities, developing countries should be placing a high priority on boosting human ...



Growing Chinese Navy Adds to Risk of Clashes in Asia's Major Maritime Dispute - VOA News

Growing Chinese Navy Adds to Risk of Clashes in Asia's Major Maritime Dispute  VOA News

A string of events point to expansion of Chinese naval forces; experts call the disputed South China Sea a top priority – not only for Beijing.



Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy - Bloomberg

Get Business-Class Seats to Asia for the Price of Economy  Bloomberg

Designer Andrew Yang's trans-Pacific tips and how to look *fresh*, no matter what time zone you're in.



America Lost Vietnam but Saved Southeast Asia - The Wall Street Journal

America Lost Vietnam but Saved Southeast Asia  The Wall Street Journal

Had the U.S. stayed out of Indochina, it might have had to intervene in the Philippines at greater cost.



26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions - World Health Organization

26 January 2019 News Release WHO appoints directors for Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions  World Health Organization

The WHO Executive Board, currently holding its 144th session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Takeshi Kasai as Regional Director for WHO's Western Pacific ...



Singapore's decades-long quest to be Asia's new art hub - CNN

Singapore's decades-long quest to be Asia's new art hub  CNN

Singapore Art Week is now in full swing, but one event is conspicuous by its absence. The annual fair Art Stage Singapore -- once the centerpiece of the ...



Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders - TechCrunch

Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders  TechCrunch

British startup venture builder Entrepreneur First is eying additional expansion in Asia, where its operation is now as large as it is in Europe, as it expands its ...



ISIS bombing in Philippines shows reach into Asia - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

ISIS bombing in Philippines shows reach into Asia  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BANGKOK >> A deadly bombing of a cathedral in the Philippines has brought *fresh* attention to the Islamic State's ability to metastasize across the world, even ...



PH wins 45 medals in 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship - ABS-CBN News

PH wins 45 medals in 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship  ABS-CBN News

The Philippines won a total of 45 medals in the 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship held in Clark, Pampanga.



Asia's billionaire grandpas give way to next generation of women - The Edge Markets MY

Asia's billionaire grandpas give way to next generation of women  The Edge Markets MY

Asia's billionaire family boardrooms are making way for heiresses. Michelle Li, the 23-year-old granddaughter of Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's richest person, has ...



ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia - The New York Times

ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia  The New York Times

BANGKOK — A deadly bombing of a cathedral in the Philippines has brought *fresh* attention to the Islamic State's ability to metastasize across the world, even as ...



Japan's ANA orders Boeing, Airbus jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia... - Reuters

Japan's ANA orders Boeing, Airbus jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia...  Reuters

Japan's ANA Holdings Inc said it would order 38 planes worth $4.33 billion from Boeing Co and Airbus, and buy a stake in Philippines Airlines parent PAL ...



Asia shares slip as China's Huawei in legal hot water; focus on Sino-US talks(Update) - Business News - The Star Online

Asia shares slip as China's Huawei in legal hot water; focus on Sino-US talks(Update) - Business News  The Star Online

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan got off to a shaky start with losses accelerating as other regional markets opened. Australia and New ...



Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha - Project Syndicate

Lessons of East Asia's Human-Capital Development | by Lee Jong-Wha  Project Syndicate

Given the effect of human capital on national productive and development capacities, developing countries should be placing a high priority on boosting human ...



US stocks retreat after companies warn on China - Financial Times

US stocks retreat after companies warn on China  Financial Times

Caterpillar and Nvidia slide; markets cautious ahead of Fed meeting.



Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders - TechCrunch

Entrepreneur First eyes further Asia growth to build its global network of founders  TechCrunch

British startup venture builder Entrepreneur First is eying additional expansion in Asia, where its operation is now as large as it is in Europe, as it expands its ...



Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most - Entrepreneur

Singapore Seen as the Least Corrupted Country in Asia, North Korea, the most  Entrepreneur

Most countries have failed to control corruption, contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world, shows the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...



Singapore will host the 2019 Asia's 50 Best Bars again on May 9 - AUGUSTMAN

Singapore will host the 2019 Asia's 50 Best Bars again on May 9  AUGUSTMAN

THE tipple-thirsty will be delighted to know that the second edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars will again return to Capitol Theatre in Singapore this year.



Eastern Europe, Central Asia Failing To Make Progress In Corruption, Says Watchdog - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Eastern Europe, Central Asia Failing To Make Progress In Corruption, Says Watchdog  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Transparency International says much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia is failing to make progress in lowering the perceived levels of public sector corruption, ...



ISIS bombing in Philippines shows reach into Asia - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

ISIS bombing in Philippines shows reach into Asia  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BANGKOK >> A deadly bombing of a cathedral in the Philippines has brought *fresh* attention to the Islamic State's ability to metastasize across the world, even ...



KLCI, Asia markets slide on US-China tensions - Business News - The Star Online

KLCI, Asia markets slide on US-China tensions - Business News  The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia and key Asian markets slumped in early Tuesday trade on rising worries that the US-China trade tensions could get worse.



Singapore's decades-long quest to be Asia's new art hub - CNN

Singapore's decades-long quest to be Asia's new art hub  CNN

Singapore Art Week is now in full swing, but one event is conspicuous by its absence. The annual fair Art Stage Singapore -- once the centerpiece of the ...



Singapore, Vietnam to lead regional price growth, analysts say - South China Morning Post

Singapore, Vietnam to lead regional price growth, analysts say  South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Singapore are tipped to lead price growth in the property markets in Southeast Asia this year, underpinned by the region's youthful population and ...



Japan's ANA orders Boeing, Airbus jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia growth push - Reuters

Japan's ANA orders Boeing, Airbus jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia growth push  Reuters

Japan's ANA Holdings Inc said it would order 38 planes worth $4.33 billion from Boeing Co and Airbus, and buy a stake in Philippines Airlines parent PAL ...



US stocks retreat after companies warn on China - Financial Times

US stocks retreat after companies warn on China  Financial Times

Caterpillar and Nvidia slide; markets cautious ahead of Fed meeting.



Asia stocks mostly slip in turbulent session ahead of US-China trade talks - CNBC

Asia stocks mostly slip in turbulent session ahead of US-China trade talks  CNBC

A delegation led by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is set to arrive in Washington this week for high-level trade talks with the U.S..



EM ASIA FX-Most Asian units weaken on clouds cast over U.S.-China trade talks - Agriculture.com

EM ASIA FX-Most Asian units weaken on clouds cast over U.S.-China trade talks  Agriculture.com

Markets await Powell comments after Fed policy meeting * Investors wary of possible Huawei case impact on trade talks * Rupiah drops most against dollar early ...



Aerohive Networks™ Hosts Asia-Pacific Partner Summit in Bangkok - Associated Press

Aerohive Networks™ Hosts Asia-Pacific Partner Summit in Bangkok  Associated Press

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 28, 2019--Aerohive Networks (NYSE: HIVE), a Cloud-Management leader, today announced it hosted APAC 2019, ...



Singapore will host the 2019 Asia's 50 Best Bars again on May 9 - AUGUSTMAN

Singapore will host the 2019 Asia's 50 Best Bars again on May 9  AUGUSTMAN

THE tipple-thirsty will be delighted to know that the second edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars will again return to Capitol Theatre in Singapore this year.



Japan's ANA orders Boeing, Airbus jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia... - Reuters

Japan's ANA orders Boeing, Airbus jets worth $4.3 billion in Asia...  Reuters

Japan's ANA Holdings Inc said it would order 38 planes worth $4.33 billion from Boeing Co and Airbus, and buy a stake in Philippines Airlines parent PAL ...