Wednesday 31 July 2019

Tax Haven Crackdown Catches Asia Hedge Funds in Its Crosshairs - Bloomberg

Tax Haven Crackdown Catches Asia Hedge Funds in Its Crosshairs  Bloomberg

Hong Kong hedge funds have found themselves in the crosshairs of a global crackdown on multinational companies that use subsidiaries in tax havens to lower ...



Fed's More Hawkish Cut Seen Taking Steam Out of Hot Asia Bonds - Bloomberg

Fed's More Hawkish Cut Seen Taking Steam Out of Hot Asia Bonds  Bloomberg

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's surprise hawkish tone on Wednesday will likely slow this year's rally in Asian dollar bonds, but market participants ...



Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for August 1, 2019 - Bloomberg

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for August 1, 2019  Bloomberg

The dollar climbed in Asian trading after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned against expecting a lengthy U.S. monetary easing cycle. Stocks slid ...



Manufacturing pain spreads through Asia, more stimulus seen ahead - Reuters

Manufacturing pain spreads through Asia, more stimulus seen ahead  Reuters

Asian factory activity contracted further in July, fuelling worries that a Sino-U.S. trade war and a slowdown in China could tilt the world toward a global recession, ...



Manufacturing pain spreads through Asia, more stimulus seen ahead - Reuters

Manufacturing pain spreads through Asia, more stimulus seen ahead  Reuters

Asian factory activity contracted further in July, fuelling worries that a Sino-U.S. trade war and a slowdown in China could tilt the world toward a global recession, ...



New U.S. Oil Makes Inroads Into Asia as Buyers Plug Iranian Gap - Bloomberg

New U.S. Oil Makes Inroads Into Asia as Buyers Plug Iranian Gap  Bloomberg

A new grade of American light crude is making its way to oil-starved buyers in Asia, giving relief to some of the region's biggest plastics makers as they seek ...



GLOBAL ECONOMY-Manufacturing pain spreads through Asia, more stimulus seen ahead - Yahoo Finance

GLOBAL ECONOMY-Manufacturing pain spreads through Asia, more stimulus seen ahead  Yahoo Finance

Asian factory activity contracted further in July, fuelling worries that a Sino-U.S. trade war and a slowdown in China could tilt the world towards a global recession ...



These 10 universities produce the most ultra-rich in Asia Pacific - CNBC

These 10 universities produce the most ultra-rich in Asia Pacific  CNBC

Singaporean, Chinese and Indian universities dominate the top ranks of the region's ultra-wealthy alumni, according to a new report.



Asia Minute: Indonesia Battles a Rough Fire Season - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Indonesia Battles a Rough Fire Season  Hawaiipublicradio

Here in Hawai'i we're in the annual season of possible tropical storms and even hurricanes. But elsewhere in the Pacific, there's another weather-related.



SE Asia Stocks-Philippines falls to near 5-week lows; others trade in tight range - Reuters

SE Asia Stocks-Philippines falls to near 5-week lows; others trade in tight range  Reuters

Philippine shares declined on Thursday, extending falls to near five-week lows, while other Southeast Asian markets traded in a tight range as investors laid off ...



East Asia manufacturing gloom continues in July - Financial Times

East Asia manufacturing gloom continues in July  Financial Times

East Asia's manufacturing downturn continued in July amid a global economic slowdown and persistent trade tensions, a private survey showed.



SE Asia Stocks-Philippines falls to near 5-week lows; others trade in tight range - Reuters

SE Asia Stocks-Philippines falls to near 5-week lows; others trade in tight range  Reuters

Philippine shares declined on Thursday, extending falls to near five-week lows, while other Southeast Asian markets traded in a tight range as investors laid off ...



South-east Asia manufacturing output posts first fall in 2 years - Financial Times

South-east Asia manufacturing output posts first fall in 2 years  Financial Times

South-east Asian manufacturing conditions worsened for a second consecutive month according to a private gauge, with factory output falling for the first time in ...



Pompeo arrives in Asia amid North Korea missile tests, denuclearization doubts - ABC News

Pompeo arrives in Asia amid North Korea missile tests, denuclearization doubts  ABC News

Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Asia after a new round of North Korea missile tests and growing doubts about working level denuclearization talks.



Pompeo arrives in Asia amid North Korea missile tests, denuclearization doubts - KGO-TV

Pompeo arrives in Asia amid North Korea missile tests, denuclearization doubts  KGO-TV

Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Asia after a new round of North Korea missile tests and growing doubts about working level denuclearization talks.



Pompeo arrives in Asia amid North Korea missile tests, denuclearization doubts - WPVI-TV

Pompeo arrives in Asia amid North Korea missile tests, denuclearization doubts  WPVI-TV

Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Asia after a new round of North Korea missile tests and growing doubts about working level denuclearization talks.



47 Percent of Digital Commerce Sales in Asia Made Through the Marketplace Model In 2018 - Business Wire

47 Percent of Digital Commerce Sales in Asia Made Through the Marketplace Model In 2018  Business Wire

Euromonitor International announces the launch of its white paper “Top 100 Retailers in Asia” analyzing the shifting retailing landscape in APAC.



Loyyal Continues Global Expansion with Asia-based Investors - PRNewswire

Loyyal Continues Global Expansion with Asia-based Investors  PRNewswire

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Loyyal, the industry leader in bringing the power of blockchain technologies to loyalty and incentive programs, ...



Asian Stocks Fall After Powell; Treasuries Dip: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Asian Stocks Fall After Powell; Treasuries Dip: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

A sell-off in U.S. stocks is poised to extend to Asia after Chairman Jerome Powell dented hopes the Federal Reserve is poised to continue easing after delivering ...



Asia stocks fall as investors await Fed rate decision, Hong Kong closes early ahead of typhoon - CNBC

Asia stocks fall as investors await Fed rate decision, Hong Kong closes early ahead of typhoon  CNBC

Stocks in Asia slipped on Wednesday as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement of its decision on interest rates. Meanwhile, markets in ...



Asia markets fall in early trade as South Korean exports drop 11% in July - CNBC

Asia markets fall in early trade as South Korean exports drop 11% in July  CNBC

Asia stocks were set to trade lower on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell dampened hopes of further rate cuts later this year.



Asia set to trade lower after Fed dampens hopes of more rate cuts - CNBC

Asia set to trade lower after Fed dampens hopes of more rate cuts  CNBC

Asia stocks were set to trade lower on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell dampened hopes of further rate cuts later this year.



Big Oil's Gas Pain Extends as Asia LNG Nears 10-Year Low - Yahoo Finance

Big Oil's Gas Pain Extends as Asia LNG Nears 10-Year Low  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Natural gas in Asia is heading toward the lowest price in a decade, possibly extending pain for global oil majors suffering from the fuel's ...



Tuesday 30 July 2019

Top diplomats gather in Bangkok for key Asia-Pacific talks - The Associated Press

Top diplomats gather in Bangkok for key Asia-Pacific talks  The Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Top diplomats from the Asia-Pacific region started gathering Tuesday in the Thai capital to discuss issues of concern to the area, including ...



China's overreach provokes backlash across Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

China's overreach provokes backlash across Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

The world has been transfixed by the massive anti-China protests which have shaken Hong Kong in recent months. As dramatic as these are, however, they.



Southeast Asia a Hub of Illegal Wildlife and Timber Trade: UN - Khaosod English

Southeast Asia a Hub of Illegal Wildlife and Timber Trade: UN  Khaosod English

BANGKOK — Despite a continued crackdown on perpetrators, Southeast Asia is becoming an even more prominent hub of illegal wildlife and timber trade, a UN ...



Top Diplomats Gather In Bangkok for Key Asia-Pacific Talks - VOA News

Top Diplomats Gather In Bangkok for Key Asia-Pacific Talks  VOA News

Top diplomats from the Asia-Pacific region started gathering Tuesday in the Thai capital to discuss issues of concern to the area, including security on the ...



Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell amid a mixed bag of corporate earnings and growing speculation a trade deal with China remains elusive. Treasuries edged lower as the ...



Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell amid a mixed bag of corporate earnings and growing speculation a trade deal with China remains elusive. Treasuries edged lower as the ...



Trump trade threats keep Asia shares down; pound under pressure - Aljazeera.com

Trump trade threats keep Asia shares down; pound under pressure  Aljazeera.com

As US-China trade talks get underway, US President Trump warns China against waiting to strike a deal.



Awards for Excellence - Regulation Asia

Awards for Excellence  Regulation Asia

These awards will recognise technology companies, legal/consulting firms and exchanges that have shaped the regulatory landscape in Asia Pacific.



Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell amid a mixed bag of corporate earnings and growing speculation a trade deal with China remains elusive. Treasuries edged lower as the ...



Taiwan joins Asia digital banking push with three new online licenses - Reuters

Taiwan joins Asia digital banking push with three new online licenses  Reuters

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan issued its first virtual banking licenses to three consortiums led by Taiwan and Japanese investors, its financial authorities said on ...



Taiwan joins Asia digital banking push with three new online licenses - Reuters Canada

Taiwan joins Asia digital banking push with three new online licenses  Reuters Canada

Taiwan issued its first virtual banking licenses to three consortiums led by Taiwan and Japanese investors, its financial authorities said on Tuesday, following ...



Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell amid a mixed bag of corporate earnings and growing speculation a trade deal with China remains elusive. Treasuries edged lower as the ...



North Korea Test-Fires Missiles Ahead of Pompeo’s Visit to Asia - Bloomberg

North Korea Test-Fires Missiles Ahead of Pompeo’s Visit to Asia  Bloomberg

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, conducting its second such test in a week ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Michael ...



Dr. Michael Burry of 'Big Short' Likes Asia Stocks - Yahoo Finance

Dr. Michael Burry of 'Big Short' Likes Asia Stocks  Yahoo Finance

Michael Burry's feats during the financial crisis became widely known through their depiction in the 2010 book and 2015 movie "The Big Short." His prediction of ...



Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell amid a mixed bag of corporate earnings and growing speculation a trade deal with China remains elusive. Treasuries edged lower as the ...



The new and promising landscape of wealth management in Asia - The Business Times

The new and promising landscape of wealth management in Asia  The Business Times

Who's Who in Private Banking (July 2019): THE BUSINESS TIMES Hub - FOR the Asian wealth management industry, the first half of 2019 was dominated by ...



A drug-resistant strain of malaria is making the disease ‘almost untreatable’ in southeast Asia - The Washington Post

A drug-resistant strain of malaria is making the disease ‘almost untreatable’ in southeast Asia  The Washington Post

Two recent studies have found that the presence of drug-resistant strains of malaria is on the rise in southeast Asia. The research has provoked alarm among ...



Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Decision; Treasuries Rise: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell amid a mixed bag of corporate earnings and growing speculation a trade deal with China remains elusive. Treasuries edged lower as the ...



Taiwan joins Asia digital banking push with three new online licenses - Reuters

Taiwan joins Asia digital banking push with three new online licenses  Reuters

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan issued its first virtual banking licenses to three consortiums led by Taiwan and Japanese investors, its financial authorities said on ...



North Korea Test-Fires Missiles Ahead of Pompeo’s Visit to Asia - Bloomberg

North Korea Test-Fires Missiles Ahead of Pompeo’s Visit to Asia  Bloomberg

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, conducting its second such test in a week ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Michael ...



Extreme weather hurting crop output in Asia-Pacific - The Straits Times

Extreme weather hurting crop output in Asia-Pacific  The Straits Times

BANGKOK • In a year when record heat is scorching Europe and the heaviest rain in decades has inundated parts of the American Midwest, the Asia-Pacific ...



EU keen to strengthen security ties with Asia: foreign policy chief - Nikkei Asian Review

EU keen to strengthen security ties with Asia: foreign policy chief  Nikkei Asian Review

BANGKOK -- Foreign and security ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners are gathering in Bangkok this week.



Top Diplomats Gather In Bangkok for Key Asia-Pacific Talks - VOA News

Top Diplomats Gather In Bangkok for Key Asia-Pacific Talks  VOA News

Top diplomats from the Asia-Pacific region started gathering Tuesday in the Thai capital to discuss issues of concern to the area, including security on the ...



Monday 29 July 2019

India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific: WoodMac - Reuters

India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific: WoodMac  Reuters

India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Monday.



Analysis | Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality - Washington Post

Analysis | Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality  Washington Post

Long gone are the days when banking meant having to stand in line at crowded branches to cash a check or apply for a loan. Automated teller machines, the ...



Top diplomats gather in Bangkok for key Asia-Pacific talks - Washington Post

Top diplomats gather in Bangkok for key Asia-Pacific talks  Washington Post

Top diplomats from the Asia-Pacific region have begun gathering in the Thai capital to discuss issues of concern to the area, including security on the Korean ...



Renewables to compete with coal in Asia-Pacific by 2027 - Windpower Monthly

Renewables to compete with coal in Asia-Pacific by 2027  Windpower Monthly

Wind and solar PV costs across Asia-Pacific will be on par with coal-fired power by 2027, increasing competition between renewables and coal, according to ...



Asia stocks gain ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain - Yahoo News

Asia stocks gain ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain  Yahoo News

By Shinichi Saoshiro. TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks gained on Tuesday as equity investors prepared for an expected U.S. interest rate cut this week while the ...



Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality - Bloomberg

Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality  Bloomberg

Long gone are the days when banking meant having to stand in line at crowded branches to cash a check or apply for a loan. Automated teller machines, the ...



Asia Minute: U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises on Track - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises on Track  Hawaiipublicradio

North Korean government media say last week's launch of two short-range missiles was a warning to South Korea not to proceed with military exercises next.



Renewables to compete with coal in Asia-Pacific by 2027 - Windpower Monthly

Renewables to compete with coal in Asia-Pacific by 2027  Windpower Monthly

Wind and solar PV costs across Asia-Pacific will be on par with coal-fired power by 2027, increasing competition between renewables and coal, according to ...



Asia Minute: U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises on Track - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises on Track  Hawaiipublicradio

North Korean government media say last week's launch of two short-range missiles was a warning to South Korea not to proceed with military exercises next.



North Korea, South China Sea Top Agenda as Pompeo Heads to Asia - VOA News

North Korea, South China Sea Top Agenda as Pompeo Heads to Asia  VOA News

The United States is not ruling out working-level talks with North Korean officials on the sidelines of Southeast Asian regional meetings in Thailand this week, ...



Global Weather Chaos Is Also Shriveling Asia Crop Production - Yahoo Finance

Global Weather Chaos Is Also Shriveling Asia Crop Production  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- In a year when record heat is scorching Europe and the heaviest rain in decades has inundated parts of the U.S. Midwest, the Asia Pacific region ...



Global Weather Chaos Is Also Shriveling Asia’s Crop Production - Bloomberg

Global Weather Chaos Is Also Shriveling Asia’s Crop Production  Bloomberg

In a year when record heat is scorching Europe and the heaviest rain in decades has inundated parts of the U.S. Midwest, the Asia Pacific region is suffering ...



Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for July 30, 2019 - Bloomberg

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for July 30, 2019  Bloomberg

Asian stocks edged higher Tuesday as investors awaited news from the resumption of U.S.-China trade talks. The yen fluctuated ahead of a policy decision from ...



Asia stocks higher ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain - Yahoo Finance

Asia stocks higher ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain  Yahoo Finance

By Shinichi Saoshiro. TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday as equity investors prepared for an expected U.S. interest rate cut this week while ...



Asia stocks higher ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain - Yahoo Finance

Asia stocks higher ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain  Yahoo Finance

By Shinichi Saoshiro. TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday as equity investors prepared for an expected U.S. interest rate cut this week while ...



Analysis | Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality - Washington Post

Analysis | Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality  Washington Post

Long gone are the days when banking meant having to stand in line at crowded branches to cash a check or apply for a loan. Automated teller machines, the ...



Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality - Bloomberg

Why Asia's Banking Hubs Are Making Virtual a Reality  Bloomberg

Long gone are the days when banking meant having to stand in line at crowded branches to cash a check or apply for a loan. Automated teller machines, the ...



GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks higher ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain - Yahoo Finance

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks higher ahead of Fed, pound pressured by fresh Brexit pain  Yahoo Finance

Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday as equity investors prepared for an expected U.S. interest rate cut this week while heightened concerns in currency markets ...



Asia Minute: U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises on Track - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises on Track  Hawaiipublicradio

North Korean government media say last week's launch of two short-range missiles was a warning to South Korea not to proceed with military exercises next.



Russia Squeezes Out Saudis In Asia Market Share Race - Yahoo Finance

Russia Squeezes Out Saudis In Asia Market Share Race  Yahoo Finance

Saudi Arabia is struggling to seize Iranian market share in certain key Asian markets, lagging behind Russian in a race to take lost Iranian market share.



RI senior drivers secure 2019 Asia-Pacific championship trophy - Jakarta Post

RI senior drivers secure 2019 Asia-Pacific championship trophy  Jakarta Post

United for glory: Indonesian driver Rihan Variza (top row, second right) and navigator Andy Rendy (top row, right) pose for a photograph with their crew ...



A drug-resistant strain of malaria is making the disease ‘almost untreatable’ in southeast Asia - The Washington Post

A drug-resistant strain of malaria is making the disease ‘almost untreatable’ in southeast Asia  The Washington Post

Two recent studies have found that the presence of drug-resistant strains of malaria is on the rise in southeast Asia. The research has provoked alarm among ...



Best Asia Bond Rally Bolstered as India Minister Seeks Rate Cuts - Yahoo Finance

Best Asia Bond Rally Bolstered as India Minister Seeks Rate Cuts  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Indian bonds rallied after the Finance Minister said the economy could do with significant interest-rate cuts and ruled out any rethink over a ...



Sunday 28 July 2019

Russia and China romance runs into friction in Central Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Russia and China romance runs into friction in Central Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- China and Russia are cozying up ever closer as they find a common enemy in Washington.During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia i.



Asia top stories - weekly summary - ICIS

Asia top stories - weekly summary  ICIS

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here are the top stories from ICIS News Asia and the Middle East for the week ended 26 July 2019. Asia VAM supply tightens further as ...



India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific - WoodMac - Yahoo Finance

India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific - WoodMac  Yahoo Finance

(Reuters) - India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Monday. India's levelised cost of electricity ...



Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific to Exhibit Connected Field Service Solutions at the Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2019 - Yahoo Finance

Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific to Exhibit Connected Field Service Solutions at the Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2019  Yahoo Finance

Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific will present Field *Service* Automation offerings and transformative solutions for the manufacturing industry at Booth H16 of VME ...



Stocks Drop in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap - Yahoo Finance

Stocks Drop in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks dipped at the start of an event-filled week that features the resumption of U.S.-China trade talks, an expected Federal Reserve ...



After weekend of violent clashes, Beijing to address Hong Kong unrest - CNA

After weekend of violent clashes, Beijing to address Hong Kong unrest  CNA

A demonstrator runs away from the riot police during a protest against police violence during previous marches, near China's Liaison Office, Hong Kong. (Photo: ...



Best Asia Bond Rally Bolstered as India Minister Seeks Rate Cuts - Bloomberg

Best Asia Bond Rally Bolstered as India Minister Seeks Rate Cuts  Bloomberg

Indian bonds rallied after the Finance Minister said the economy could do with significant interest-rate cuts and ruled out any rethink over a proposed $10 billion ...



Stocks Mixed in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Mixed in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

Asian stocks started the week mixed at the start of a week expected to see U.S.-China trade talks resume and the Federal Reserve deliver its first interest-rate cut ...



Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia  Hawaiipublicradio

This week the International Monetary Fund again cut its outlook for world economic growth—blaming trade tensions as one reason. But there's one part of the.



Stocks Drop in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap - Yahoo Finance

Stocks Drop in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks dipped at the start of an event-filled week that features the resumption of U.S.-China trade talks, an expected Federal Reserve ...



Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia  Hawaiipublicradio

This week the International Monetary Fund again cut its outlook for world economic growth—blaming trade tensions as one reason. But there's one part of the.



Stocks Mixed in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Mixed in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

Asian stocks started the week mixed at the start of a week expected to see U.S.-China trade talks resume and the Federal Reserve deliver its first interest-rate cut ...



This Hong Kong entrepreneur is educating millions with his 'Uber for tutoring' app - CNBC

This Hong Kong entrepreneur is educating millions with his 'Uber for tutoring' app  CNBC

Snapask's on-demand tutoring app matches students with qualified tutors for one-on-one question-and-answer sessions.



Market Movers Asia, July 29-Aug 2: US, China resume trade talks in Shanghai - S&P Global

Market Movers Asia, July 29-Aug 2: US, China resume trade talks in Shanghai  S&P Global

Top negotiators from the US and China will meet in Shanghai this week to cover issues including non-tariff barriers, agriculture, and intellectual property, ...



Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia  Hawaiipublicradio

This week the International Monetary Fund again cut its outlook for world economic growth—blaming trade tensions as one reason. But there's one part of the.



Stocks Drop in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap - Yahoo Finance

Stocks Drop in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks dipped at the start of an event-filled week that features the resumption of U.S.-China trade talks, an expected Federal Reserve ...



Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia  Hawaiipublicradio

This week the International Monetary Fund again cut its outlook for world economic growth—blaming trade tensions as one reason. But there's one part of the.



Stocks Mixed in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Stocks Mixed in Asia as Trade Talks, Fed in Focus: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

Asian stocks started the week mixed at the start of a week expected to see U.S.-China trade talks resume and the Federal Reserve deliver its first interest-rate cut ...



Goldman Says Asia's Trade Slump Is Showing Signs of Bottoming - Bloomberg

Goldman Says Asia's Trade Slump Is Showing Signs of Bottoming  Bloomberg

There are signs that Asia's export slump is bottoming out.



Asia can lead an equity research rethink - Breakingviews

Asia can lead an equity research rethink  Breakingviews

Thin capital markets, opaque companies and the diversity of a region stretching from Tokyo to Karachi makes it even harder for banks to make money from ...



Goldman Says Asia's Trade Slump Is Showing Signs of Bottoming - Bloomberg

Goldman Says Asia's Trade Slump Is Showing Signs of Bottoming  Bloomberg

There are signs that Asia's export slump is bottoming out.



Asia awaits the “Powell-put” | Opinion - ING Think

Asia awaits the “Powell-put” | Opinion  ING Think

Markets in Asia and elsewhere are waiting for what looks likely to be more monetary stimulus from the US Fed later this week.



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - The Associated Press

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



4 Asia Pacific markets account for 20pc of global travel spend - The Daily Star

4 Asia Pacific markets account for 20pc of global travel spend  The Daily Star

Four Asia Pacific markets, mainland China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan, account for nearly 20 percent of global travel expenditure, according to a Mastercard ...



Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again - CNA

Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again  CNA

HONG KONG: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and began marching through Hong Kong on Sunday (Jul 28), a day after riot police ...



New Zealand Completes Arrangements for Asia Funds Passporting - Regulation Asia

New Zealand Completes Arrangements for Asia Funds Passporting  Regulation Asia

New Zealand joins Australia, Japan and Thailand in having implemented the legal and regulatory requirements to enable the Asia Region Funds Passport.



Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis - South China Morning Post

Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis  South China Morning Post

Most among nine property agents and international schools polled in the city state said there had been a rise in inquiries from Hong Kong on home purchases ...



Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again - CNA

Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again  CNA

HONG KONG: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and began marching through Hong Kong on Sunday (Jul 28), a day after riot police ...



Five key stats from City's Asia Tour - Manchester City FC

Five key stats from City's Asia Tour  Manchester City FC

There was plenty to analyse throughout, but here, we take a look at some of the most noteworthy statistics from our two-week trip…



Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis - South China Morning Post

Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis  South China Morning Post

Most among nine property agents and international schools polled in the city state said there had been a rise in inquiries from Hong Kong on home purchases ...



Traveling to Europe or Asia? Now is the best time of year to book your holiday abroad - USA TODAY

Traveling to Europe or Asia? Now is the best time of year to book your holiday abroad  USA TODAY

If you're planning on spending the winter holidays in Europe or Asia, now is the best time to book your flight.



Hong Kong protest: Riot police clash with protesters as march descends into violence - CNN

Hong Kong protest: Riot police clash with protesters as march descends into violence  CNN

Hong Kong protesters are marching in Yuen Long district, where a mob brutally attacked crowds last Sunday. Follow here for the latest.



Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis - South China Morning Post

Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis  South China Morning Post

Most among nine property agents and international schools polled in the city state said there had been a rise in inquiries from Hong Kong on home purchases ...



Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again - CNA

Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again  CNA

HONG KONG: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and began marching through Hong Kong on Sunday (Jul 28), a day after riot police ...



Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again - CNA

Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again  CNA

HONG KONG: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and began marching through Hong Kong on Sunday (Jul 28), a day after riot police ...



Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again - CNA

Hong Kong protesters defy police ban and march again  CNA

HONG KONG: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and began marching through Hong Kong on Sunday (Jul 28), a day after riot police ...



Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis - South China Morning Post

Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis  South China Morning Post

Most among nine property agents and international schools polled in the city state said there had been a rise in inquiries from Hong Kong on home purchases ...



Central Asian students feel the heat of Hong Kong protests - South China Morning Post

Central Asian students feel the heat of Hong Kong protests  South China Morning Post

Since protests against Hong Kong's extradition bill began in June, student Rustam Juraev's parents have been calling him from Tajikistan three times a day to ...



Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis - South China Morning Post

Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis  South China Morning Post

Most among nine property agents and international schools polled in the city state said there had been a rise in inquiries from Hong Kong on home purchases ...



Hong Kong braces for new rally after fresh riot police clashes - CNA

Hong Kong braces for new rally after fresh riot police clashes  CNA

Defiant pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong were readying for another big rally later Sunday, a day after police fired rubber bullets and tear ...



Saturday 27 July 2019

Shifting Sands: Chinese Encroachment In Central Asia And Challenges To US Supremacy In The Gulf – Analysis - Eurasia Review

Shifting Sands: Chinese Encroachment In Central Asia And Challenges To US Supremacy In The Gulf – Analysis  Eurasia Review

China and Russia are as much allies as they are rivals. A joint Tajik-Chinese military exercise in a Tajik region bordering on China's troubled north-western ...



Column: Flight shaming won't work in Asia to cut carbon emissions - Los Angeles Times

Column: Flight shaming won't work in Asia to cut carbon emissions  Los Angeles Times

Aviation industry estimates suggest that global passenger numbers will double by 2037, led primarily by new middle-class consumers in China, India and ...



Oaktree, Navis Capital Put Plans to Sell Asia Fitness Business on Hold-Sources - The Wall Street Journal

Oaktree, Navis Capital Put Plans to Sell Asia Fitness Business on Hold-Sources  The Wall Street Journal

U.S. investment firm Oaktree Capital OAK 0.22% Management LLP and its partner have put on hold plans to sell a network of gyms and health clubs in Asia as ...



Espionage trial to begin for former Radio Free Asia reporters in Cambodia - CPJ Press Freedom Online

Espionage trial to begin for former Radio Free Asia reporters in Cambodia  CPJ Press Freedom Online

Bangkok, July 24, 2019 -- Cambodia should drop espionage charges against two former Radio Free Asia reporters and stop using anti-state charges to harass ...



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - The Associated Press

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



Acquisition activity in Asia slips to a six-year low in first half - South China Morning Post

Acquisition activity in Asia slips to a six-year low in first half  South China Morning Post

The value of mergers and acquisitions activity eased to US$241 billion in Asia excluding Japan in the first half, the lowest since 2013, according Mergermarket.



Friday 26 July 2019

Building Resilience in Southeast Asia: Promoting risk reduction investments and innovative disaster risk finance solutions - Cambodia - ReliefWeb

Building Resilience in Southeast Asia: Promoting risk reduction investments and innovative disaster risk finance solutions - Cambodia  ReliefWeb

English News and Press Release on Cambodia and 2 other countries about Disaster Management; published on 26 Jul 2019 by GFDRR.



DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat - DW (English)

DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat  DW (English)

Germany is just coming out of an intense heat wave, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in some places. What advice do DW journalists from ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Video Content Grows in Asia  Hawaiipublicradio

This week the International Monetary Fund again cut its outlook for world economic growth—blaming trade tensions as one reason. But there's one part of the.



DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat - DW (English)

DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat  DW (English)

Germany is just coming out of an intense heat wave, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in some places. What advice do DW journalists from ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat - DW (English)

DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat  DW (English)

Germany is just coming out of an intense heat wave, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in some places. What advice do DW journalists from ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



Biometrics Advancing In Asia Airport Operations - Aviation Week

Biometrics Advancing In Asia Airport Operations  Aviation Week

SINGAPORE—French security company IDEMIA hopes Asian airports can quickly embrace new facial recognition and identity technologies as passenger traffic ...



French firm wants Asia airports to embrace biometrics technology - ATWOnline

French firm wants Asia airports to embrace biometrics technology  ATWOnline

French security company IDEMIA hopes Asian airports can quickly embrace new facial recognition and identity technologies as passenger traffic in the region ...



DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat - DW (English)

DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat  DW (English)

Germany is just coming out of an intense heat wave, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in some places. What advice do DW journalists from ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat - DW (English)

DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat  DW (English)

Germany is just coming out of an intense heat wave, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in some places. What advice do DW journalists from ...



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - The Associated Press

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



Why Russia and China are wading into a centuries' old dispute over a tiny island cluster - CNN

Why Russia and China are wading into a centuries' old dispute over a tiny island cluster  CNN

Hong Kong (CNN) While Japan and South Korea may not agree on who owns a cluster of tiny, rocky islands off their coastlines, they do agree that Russian ...



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - Boston.com

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  Boston.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



Asia Media Titan Sinks to Quarter-Century Low as SPH Struggles - Bloomberg

Asia Media Titan Sinks to Quarter-Century Low as SPH Struggles  Bloomberg

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. is now the worst performer on the MSCI Singapore Index, as shares hover at a 25-year low, after a strategy to diversify into real ...



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - The Associated Press

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - Boston.com

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  Boston.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



Asia Media Titan Sinks to Quarter-Century Low as SPH Struggles - Bloomberg

Asia Media Titan Sinks to Quarter-Century Low as SPH Struggles  Bloomberg

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. is now the worst performer on the MSCI Singapore Index, as shares hover at a 25-year low, after a strategy to diversify into real ...



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - The Associated Press

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip - Boston.com

North Korea, China top Pompeo agenda on Asia trip  Boston.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Asia next week with an agenda dominated by a stalemate in the Trump administration's ...



Biometrics Advancing In Asia Airport Operations - Aviation Week

Biometrics Advancing In Asia Airport Operations  Aviation Week

SINGAPORE—French security company IDEMIA hopes Asian airports can quickly embrace new facial recognition and identity technologies as passenger traffic ...



Thursday 25 July 2019

Asia Media Titan Sinks to Quarter-Century Low as SPH Struggles - Bloomberg

Asia Media Titan Sinks to Quarter-Century Low as SPH Struggles  Bloomberg

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. is now the worst performer on the MSCI Singapore Index, as shares hover at a 25-year low, after a strategy to diversify into real ...



AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia - WTOP

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia  WTOP

Viacheslav Kolesnikov of Ukraine dives during the men's high diving competition at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.



These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending - CNBC

These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending  CNBC

Outbound travelers from four major Asia Pacific markets accounted for close to one-fifth of global travel spending last year, highlighting the region's burgeoning ...



Mahindra & Adfactors Take Top Honours At 2019 South Asia SABRE Awards - The Holmes Report

Mahindra & Adfactors Take Top Honours At 2019 South Asia SABRE Awards  The Holmes Report

BENGALURU — Mahindra and Adfactors took home the Platinum award for Best in Show at the South Asia SABRE Awards ceremony in Bangalore last night, ...



FIFA rankings: Vietnam retain place in Asia's top 15 - Nhan Dan Online

FIFA rankings: Vietnam retain place in Asia's top 15  Nhan Dan Online

NDO – Vietnam fell one notch to 97th position in the world but still retain their 15th place in Asia as the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending - CNBC

These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending  CNBC

Outbound travelers from four major Asia Pacific markets accounted for close to one-fifth of global travel spending last year, highlighting the region's burgeoning ...



ASIA MARKETS: Asian Markets Pull Back As Japan-South Korea Trade Tensions Escalate - Morningstar.com

ASIA MARKETS: Asian Markets Pull Back As Japan-South Korea Trade Tensions Escalate  Morningstar.com

By Associated Press and Marketwatch. Japan reportedly will diminish South Korea's trade status. Asian shares were lower Friday as investors continued to ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



Japanese companies eye investments in India’s ‘Detroit of Asia’ - South China Morning Post

Japanese companies eye investments in India’s ‘Detroit of Asia’  South China Morning Post

Japan's automotive industry has turned Tamil Nadu's state capital Chennai into the 'Detroit of Asia' as carmakers take advantage of tax breaks and new ...



These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending - CNBC

These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending  CNBC

Outbound travelers from four major Asia Pacific markets accounted for close to one-fifth of global travel spending last year, highlighting the region's burgeoning ...



Hill panel hears of worsening rights picture in Southeast Asia - Washington Times

Hill panel hears of worsening rights picture in Southeast Asia  Washington Times

Human rights advocates painted a downbeat picture of the state of civil liberties across Southeast Asia, telling a congressional panel that abuses persist in ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia - Washington Post

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia  Washington Post

AP Photos: Ukrainian competition diver, boy rides waves in Japan, Hong Kong protests.



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



Trade war triggers Asia-wide exports slump - Nikkei Asian Review

Trade war triggers Asia-wide exports slump  Nikkei Asian Review

SINGAPORE -- Asia's major economies faced slumping exports in June as the effects of stalled U.S.-China trade talks rippled through the region, weighi.



EM Services Accorded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 - Yahoo Finance

EM Services Accorded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019  Yahoo Finance

SINGAPORE, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th chapter of the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2019 Singapore was successfully concluded ...



Campaign Targets Government IT in Eastern Asia - Infosecurity Magazine

Campaign Targets Government IT in Eastern Asia  Infosecurity Magazine

A cyberattack campaign using malicious RTF documents has been targeting government IT agencies in Eastern Asia, according to research published today by ...



Beauty icon Molton Brown aims to quintuple Asia sales - Nikkei Asian Review

Beauty icon Molton Brown aims to quintuple Asia sales  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- British luxury beauty brand Molton Brown is strengthening its push into Asian markets, targeting fivefold revenue growth in the fast-growing.



We Are Skewed to the Domestic Side of Asia, Says Fidelity International's Samant - Bloomberg

We Are Skewed to the Domestic Side of Asia, Says Fidelity International's Samant  Bloomberg

Medha Samant, director of investment at Fidelity International, discusses the bond market, her investment strategy, asset allocation and U.S. markets.



Hatten International Accorded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 - Yahoo Finance

Hatten International Accorded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019  Yahoo Finance

SINGAPORE, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th chapter of the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2019 Singapore was successfully concluded ...



Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning. - Direct Relief

Widespread Flooding Has Devastated South Asia. It's Only the Beginning.  Direct Relief

The start of monsoon season brought devastating flooding and landslides, killing hundreds and submerging whole villages.



We Are Skewed to the Domestic Side of Asia, Says Fidelity International's Samant - Bloomberg

We Are Skewed to the Domestic Side of Asia, Says Fidelity International's Samant  Bloomberg

Medha Samant, director of investment at Fidelity International, discusses the bond market, her investment strategy, asset allocation and U.S. markets.



Wednesday 24 July 2019

Big (Macao) Tobacco Enters Booming Asia Hemp Market - PRNewswire

Big (Macao) Tobacco Enters Booming Asia Hemp Market  PRNewswire

DONGGUAN, China, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, July 18, Asia's industrial hemp pioneers CannAcubed Pte Ltd signed a strategic and exclusive ...



ASIA MARKETS: Asian Markets Little Changed As Investors Await Central Bank Decisions - Morningstar.com

ASIA MARKETS: Asian Markets Little Changed As Investors Await Central Bank Decisions  Morningstar.com

By Marketwatch and Associated Press. Stocks in Japan, Hong Kong rise slightly. Asian markets were little changed in early trading Thursday, despite new record ...



Warplanes from four countries face off in Asian confrontation - CNN

Warplanes from four countries face off in Asian confrontation  CNN

Seoul (CNN) Warplanes from four countries faced off Tuesday in a chaotic and unprecedented confrontation above a small, disputed island off the coast of South ...



First Russian-Chinese air patrol in Asia-Pacific draws shots from... - Reuters

First Russian-Chinese air patrol in Asia-Pacific draws shots from...  Reuters

Russia carried out what it said was its first long-range joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific region with China on Tuesday, a mission that triggered hundreds of ...



Why U.S. Factories Won’t Leave Asia - Yahoo Finance

Why U.S. Factories Won’t Leave Asia  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg Opinion) -- President Donald Trump likes to brag that he's bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. And indeed, with global trade slowing, the ...



These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending - CNBC

These four places in Asia account for almost 20% of global travel spending  CNBC

Outbound travelers from four major Asia Pacific markets accounted for close to one-fifth of global travel spending last year, highlighting the region's burgeoning ...



Citi hires JPMorgan asset management executive for Asia equities business - Yahoo Finance

Citi hires JPMorgan asset management executive for Asia equities business  Yahoo Finance

Citigroup said on Thursday it has hired Curt Engler, a senior executive from JPMorgan's asset management business in New York, as its Asia Pacific head of ...



ASIA MARKETS: Asian Markets Little Changed As Investors Await Central Bank Decisions - Morningstar.com

ASIA MARKETS: Asian Markets Little Changed As Investors Await Central Bank Decisions  Morningstar.com

By Marketwatch and Associated Press. Stocks in Japan, Hong Kong rise slightly. Asian markets were little changed in early trading Thursday, despite new record ...



Oaktree, Navis Capital Put Plans to Sell Asia Fitness Business on Hold-Sources - Wall Street Journal

Oaktree, Navis Capital Put Plans to Sell Asia Fitness Business on Hold-Sources  Wall Street Journal

U.S. investment firm Oaktree Capital OAK 0.98% Management LLP and its partner have put on hold plans to sell a network of gyms and health clubs in Asia as ...



We Are Skewed to the Domestic Side of Asia, Says Fidelity International's Samant - Bloomberg

We Are Skewed to the Domestic Side of Asia, Says Fidelity International's Samant  Bloomberg

Medha Samant, director of investment at Fidelity International, discusses the bond market, her investment strategy, asset allocation and U.S. markets.



Citi hires JPMorgan asset management executive for Asia equities business - Reuters

Citi hires JPMorgan asset management executive for Asia equities business  Reuters

Citigroup said on Thursday it has hired Curt Engler, a senior executive from JPMorgan's asset management business in New York, as its Asia Pacific head of ...



DW News Asia - Wednesday, July 24 - Deutsche Welle

DW News Asia - Wednesday, July 24  Deutsche Welle

Today on DW News Asia: China lays out its defense priorities in a new white paper. We look at what might cause Beijing to flex its military might. And one year ...



Citi hires JPMorgan asset management executive for Asia equities business - Reuters

Citi hires JPMorgan asset management executive for Asia equities business  Reuters

Citigroup said on Thursday it has hired Curt Engler, a senior executive from JPMorgan's asset management business in New York, as its Asia Pacific head of ...



Trafalgar Releases 2020 Asia Itineraries Including Nine New Trips - TravelPulse

Trafalgar Releases 2020 Asia Itineraries Including Nine New Trips  TravelPulse

Trafalgar is proud to announce the release of its 2020 Asia itineraries.



DW News Asia - Wednesday, July 24 - Deutsche Welle

DW News Asia - Wednesday, July 24  Deutsche Welle

Today on DW News Asia: China lays out its defense priorities in a new white paper. We look at what might cause Beijing to flex its military might. And one year ...



Connect Group Accorded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 - Yahoo Finance

Connect Group Accorded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019  Yahoo Finance

SINGAPORE, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th chapter of the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2019 Singapore was successfully concluded ...



Despite prog rock’s critics, Yes, Asia keep genre going strong - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Despite prog rock’s critics, Yes, Asia keep genre going strong  Las Vegas Review-Journal

Yes headlines a prog-a-palooza lineup Friday at the Hard Rock Hotel with Asia, Carl Palmer's ELP and others.



Taiwan school adopts gender-neutral uniform policy, East Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Taiwan school adopts gender-neutral uniform policy, East Asia News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

TAIPEI • Male and female students will be allowed to wear skirts at a school in Taiwan after it announced plans to drop gender-specific uniforms yesterday, ...



Asia Minute: Dangerous Air Dispute over the Pacific - Hawaiipublicradio

Asia Minute: Dangerous Air Dispute over the Pacific  Hawaiipublicradio

In the Asia Pacific, China and Russia have held an unusual joint aerial mission. Yesterday, the two countries carried out what they described as their.



Isis fighters heading home: Is Southeast Asia ready? - CNA

Isis fighters heading home: Is Southeast Asia ready?  CNA

Roughly 1000 Southeast Asians joined the conflict in Iraq and Syria. With the terrorist group's military collapse, Insight examines whether they ...



Asia Pacific set to trade mixed despite record highs on Wall Street - CNBC

Asia Pacific set to trade mixed despite record highs on Wall Street  CNBC

Stocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade mixed on Thursday following record highs touched by the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite overnight on Wall Street.



Warplanes from four countries face off in Asian confrontation - CNN

Warplanes from four countries face off in Asian confrontation  CNN

Seoul (CNN) Warplanes from four countries faced off Tuesday in a chaotic and unprecedented confrontation above a small, disputed island off the coast of South ...



ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (24 July 2019) - Afghanistan - ReliefWeb

ACLED Regional Overview – Asia (24 July 2019) - Afghanistan  ReliefWeb

English Analysis on Afghanistan and 7 other countries about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 24 Jul 2019 by ...



Tuesday 23 July 2019

The Latest: China says US, others bring uncertainty to Asia - Miami Herald

The Latest: China says US, others bring uncertainty to Asia  Miami Herald

China says U.S., Japanese and Australian moves to beef up their military presence and alliances in the Asia-Pacific are bringing uncertainties to the region.



Trade Uncertainty Will Be Downside Risk for Asia, Says JPMorgan's Chow - Bloomberg

Trade Uncertainty Will Be Downside Risk for Asia, Says JPMorgan's Chow  Bloomberg

Marcella Chow, vice president and global market strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, discusses the restarting of the U.S.-China trade talks, the tech cycle ...



Asia stocks nudge higher on trade talk hopes - Financial Times

Asia stocks nudge higher on trade talk hopes  Financial Times

Asian stocks edged higher on Wednesday amid optimism over US-China trade negotiations, but new signs that a global economic slowdown could be ...



The Latest: China says US, others bring uncertainty to Asia - Charlotte Observer

The Latest: China says US, others bring uncertainty to Asia  Charlotte Observer

China says U.S., Japanese and Australian moves to beef up their military presence and alliances in the Asia-Pacific are bringing uncertainties to the region.



Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: Study - CNA

Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: Study  CNA

FILE PHOTO: Anopheles minimus mosquitoes are pictured at a lab in the Public Health Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Athit ...



Asia Pacific trade higher amid US-China trade developments - CNBC

Asia Pacific trade higher amid US-China trade developments  CNBC

Stocks in Asia Pacific traded higher on Wednesday following developments on the U.S.-China trade front.



Multidrug-Resistant Malaria Spreading in Southeast Asia, Study Shows - VOA News

Multidrug-Resistant Malaria Spreading in Southeast Asia, Study Shows  VOA News

Strains of malaria resistant to two key anti-malarial medicines are becoming more dominant in Vietnam, Laos and northern Thailand after spreading rapidly from ...



The Latest: China says US, others bring uncertainty to Asia - WRAL.com

The Latest: China says US, others bring uncertainty to Asia  WRAL.com

The Latest on China's national defense white paper released Wednesday (all times local):



Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study - Physician's Weekly

Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study  Physician's Weekly

Jul 22, 2019 | Reuters | 0 |. Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study. LONDON (Reuters) – Strains of malaria resistant to two key ...



Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure - Reuters

Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure  Reuters

Asian shares nudged higher on Wednesday amid hints of progress in the Sino-U.S. trade saga, while the dollar hit two-month highs on the euro as investors ...



First Russian-Chinese air patrol in Asia-Pacific draws shots from... - Reuters

First Russian-Chinese air patrol in Asia-Pacific draws shots from...  Reuters

Russia carried out what it said was its first long-range joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific region with China on Tuesday, a mission that triggered hundreds of ...



Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure - Reuters

Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure  Reuters

Asian shares nudged higher on Wednesday amid hints of progress in the Sino-U.S. trade saga, while the dollar hit two-month highs on the euro as investors ...



Warplanes from four countries face off in Asian confrontation - CNN

Warplanes from four countries face off in Asian confrontation  CNN

Seoul (CNN) Warplanes from four countries faced off Tuesday in a chaotic and unprecedented confrontation above a small, disputed island off the coast of South ...



Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure - Reuters

Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure  Reuters

Asian shares nudged higher on Wednesday amid hints of progress in the Sino-U.S. trade saga, while the dollar hit two-month highs on the euro as investors ...



Strong Asia demand buoys sales at Birkin bag maker Hermes - Euronews

Strong Asia demand buoys sales at Birkin bag maker Hermes  Euronews

PARIS (Reuters) – Birkin handbag maker Hermes on Tuesday posted a better-than-expected rise in comparable sales in the second quarter, buoyed by solid ...



Soft Trade in Asia; Investors Prepping for US Earnings Results - Yahoo Finance

Soft Trade in Asia; Investors Prepping for US Earnings Results  Yahoo Finance

Trading in Asia is likely to remain muted the rest of the session as investors prepare for another week of U.S. earnings reports. Key reports this week include ...



Guardiola: 'Asia Tour an amazing experience' - Manchester City FC

Guardiola: 'Asia Tour an amazing experience'  Manchester City FC

Manchester City manager says the Club are revelling being on tour in Asia.



Soft Trade in Asia; Investors Prepping for US Earnings Results - Yahoo Finance

Soft Trade in Asia; Investors Prepping for US Earnings Results  Yahoo Finance

Trading in Asia is likely to remain muted the rest of the session as investors prepare for another week of U.S. earnings reports. Key reports this week include ...



Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure - Yahoo Finance

Asia stocks cautious on trade talks; euro under pressure  Yahoo Finance

Asian shares nudged higher on Wednesday amid hints of progress in the Sino-U.S. trade saga, while the dollar hit two-month highs on the euro as investors ...



Choice names preferred management company for Southeast Asia - Hotel Management

Choice names preferred management company for Southeast Asia  Hotel Management

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has signed an agreement appointing Bangkok-based Krest Hospitality as the franchise chain's preferred management company in ...



Soft Trade in Asia; Investors Prepping for US Earnings Results - Yahoo Finance

Soft Trade in Asia; Investors Prepping for US Earnings Results  Yahoo Finance

Trading in Asia is likely to remain muted the rest of the session as investors prepare for another week of U.S. earnings reports. Key reports this week include ...



Guardiola: 'Asia Tour an amazing experience' - Manchester City FC

Guardiola: 'Asia Tour an amazing experience'  Manchester City FC

Manchester City manager says the Club are revelling being on tour in Asia.



Stocks Mixed in Asia With Trade, Tech in Focus: Markets Wrap - Yahoo Finance

Stocks Mixed in Asia With Trade, Tech in Focus: Markets Wrap  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Asian shares opened mixed Wednesday as investors weighed signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks and prospects for the technology ...



Monday 22 July 2019

You Can’t Shame Asian Flyers - Bloomberg

You Can’t Shame Asian Flyers  Bloomberg

Governments and budget carriers are going to have to find other ways to mitigate the environmental impact of booming air travel.



EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia - Anadolu Agency

EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia  Anadolu Agency

ANKARA. The EU will send humanitarian aid worth €10.5 million ($11.8 million) to South and South East Asia hit by natural disasters, the European Commission ...



Asia-Mediterranean a container tradelane 'on the mend', says Drewry - theloadstar.com

Asia-Mediterranean a container tradelane 'on the mend', says Drewry  theloadstar.com

Often overshadowed by the larger Asia-North Europe route, the Asia-Mediterranean tradelane has so far this year proved to be slightly more robust. According to ...



Humanitarian Aid: €10.5 million for South and South East Asia - World - ReliefWeb

Humanitarian Aid: €10.5 million for South and South East Asia - World  ReliefWeb

To help the most affected communities in South and South East Asia hit by natural disasters and humanitarian crises, the Commission has mobilised a new ...



You Can’t Shame Asian Flyers - Bloomberg

You Can’t Shame Asian Flyers  Bloomberg

Governments and budget carriers are going to have to find other ways to mitigate the environmental impact of booming air travel.



Asia's Ascott signs deals for 26 new properties - Hotel Management

Asia's Ascott signs deals for 26 new properties  Hotel Management

CapitaLand's lodging business unit will develop more than two-dozen hotels across 11 countries through 2023.



EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia - Anadolu Agency

EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia  Anadolu Agency

ANKARA. The EU will send humanitarian aid worth €10.5 million ($11.8 million) to South and South East Asia hit by natural disasters, the European Commission ...



Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia - The Diplomat

Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia  The Diplomat

The impacts of climate change in Central Asia will be serious.



Does Asia Commercial Holdings Limited (HKG:104) Create Value For Shareholders? - Yahoo Finance

Does Asia Commercial Holdings Limited (HKG:104) Create Value For Shareholders?  Yahoo Finance

Today we'll look at Asia Commercial Holdings Limited (HKG:104) and reflect on its potential as an investment. In particular, we'll consider its Return On Capital ...



HK Express joins Asia Miles as its new rewards partner - Business Traveller

HK Express joins Asia Miles as its new rewards partner  Business Traveller

The partnership will offer reciprocal points or mileage redemption benefits, while HK Express' own loyalty programme Reward-U will come to an end this year.



EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia - Anadolu Agency

EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia  Anadolu Agency

Fund includes $1.7 million in emergency aid for victims of ongoing monsoons in India, Bangladesh, says European Commission - Anadolu Agency.



Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia - The Diplomat

Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia  The Diplomat

The impacts of climate change in Central Asia will be serious.



EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia - Anadolu Agency

EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia  Anadolu Agency

Fund includes $1.7 million in emergency aid for victims of ongoing monsoons in India, Bangladesh, says European Commission - Anadolu Agency.



Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia - The Diplomat

Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia  The Diplomat

The impacts of climate change in Central Asia will be serious.



Does Asia Commercial Holdings Limited (HKG:104) Create Value For Shareholders? - Yahoo Finance

Does Asia Commercial Holdings Limited (HKG:104) Create Value For Shareholders?  Yahoo Finance

Today we'll look at Asia Commercial Holdings Limited (HKG:104) and reflect on its potential as an investment. In particular, we'll consider its Return On Capital ...



MSCI appoints head of ESG for Asia-Pacific - Pensions & Investments

MSCI appoints head of ESG for Asia-Pacific  Pensions & Investments

MSCI has based its first head of environmental, social and governance coverage for the Asia-Pacific region in Shanghai.



EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia - Anadolu Agency

EU to send over $11M aid to South, South East Asia  Anadolu Agency

Fund includes $1.7 million in emergency aid for victims of ongoing monsoons in India, Bangladesh, says European Commission - Anadolu Agency.



Asia-Pacific equities advance on rate cut expectations - Financial Times

Asia-Pacific equities advance on rate cut expectations  Financial Times

Stocks across Asia advanced after a positive lead from Wall Street, as attention turned to the prospect of further easing by central banks.



Philippines Buyer Becomes First Asia-Pacific Customer For Airbus H160 - Rotor & Wing International

Philippines Buyer Becomes First Asia-Pacific Customer For Airbus H160  Rotor & Wing International

An undisclosed customer in the Philippines has placed an order for the first Airbus ACH160 in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region.



MOVES-J.P. Morgan names new ETF specialist for Asia strategies team - Yahoo Finance

MOVES-J.P. Morgan names new ETF specialist for Asia strategies team  Yahoo Finance

July 22 (Reuters) - J.P. Morgan Asset Management on Monday appointed Nick Kim as exchange-traded fund specialist at its Asia beta strategies team to ...



What the rest of Asia thinks about China's Belt and Road Initiative - The Interpreter

What the rest of Asia thinks about China's Belt and Road Initiative  The Interpreter

A better sense of South-South cooperation helps understand the direction of China's trillion-dollar flagship.



Capital Group nabs former Schroders man to head Europe, Asia distribution - Investment Europe

Capital Group nabs former Schroders man to head Europe, Asia distribution  Investment Europe

Capital Group has appointed Guy Henriques as head of Europe and Asia Distribution, joining in November following a number of years at Schroders in ...



RBS expands reach in Southeast Asia | 2019-07-22 - Baking Business

RBS expands reach in Southeast Asia | 2019-07-22  Baking Business

ROBESONIA, PA. — Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is continuing its expansion into Southeast Asia and China with the appointment of Meng Yeong Chong as ...



Sunday 21 July 2019

Renewable Energy Creating Skilled Jobs In Africa And Asia - CleanTechnica

Renewable Energy Creating Skilled Jobs In Africa And Asia  CleanTechnica

July 21st, 2019 by Steve Hanley. I was listening to Bill McKibben speak on WGBH's Boston Public Radio show this week. He told a story about being in Africa ...



Capital Group names Guy Henriques Head of Europe and Asia Distribution - Yahoo Finance

Capital Group names Guy Henriques Head of Europe and Asia Distribution  Yahoo Finance

LONDON, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Group, one of the largest and most experienced investment companies in the world, with assets under ...



Asia Stocks Decline; Oil Gains Amid Iran Tensions: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

Asia Stocks Decline; Oil Gains Amid Iran Tensions: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

Stocks in Asia kicked off the week on a cautious note as traders dialed back expectations on the size of a Federal Reserve easing later this month. Oil gained ...



White Star Capital eyes Asia growth with new Hong Kong office - TechCrunch

White Star Capital eyes Asia growth with new Hong Kong office  TechCrunch

For western startups looking to enter Asia and Asian startups expanding globally, more funding has become available as investors are increasingly looking to ...



Catalysts Poised to Awaken Sleepy Asia Equity Markets This Week - Bloomberg

Catalysts Poised to Awaken Sleepy Asia Equity Markets This Week  Bloomberg

Investors hoping for something to shake Asian markets out of their summer haze just might get their wish this week.



GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall on likely smaller Fed rate cut, crude climbs - Yahoo Finance

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall on likely smaller Fed rate cut, crude climbs  Yahoo Finance

Asia stocks fell on Monday as investors scaled back expectations of an aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, while heightened Middle East ...



GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall on likely smaller Fed rate cut, crude climbs - Reuters

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall on likely smaller Fed rate cut, crude climbs  Reuters

Asia stocks fell on Monday as investors scaled back expectations of an aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, while heightened Middle East ...



Stairway to heaven: rewarding two-day climb up Mt Kinabalu - South China Morning Post

Stairway to heaven: rewarding two-day climb up Mt Kinabalu  South China Morning Post

A trek up the highest mountain in Southeast Asia starts with a seemingly endless series of steps through the jungles of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, before a ...



Obesity is climbing the fastest in Vietnam in Southeast Asia - The Jakarta Post - Jakarta Post

Obesity is climbing the fastest in Vietnam in Southeast Asia - The Jakarta Post  Jakarta Post

Obesity is rising fast in Southeast Asia, putting strain on healthcare systems and government budgets, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, ...



Asia top stories - weekly summary - ICIS

Asia top stories - weekly summary  ICIS

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here are the top stories from ICIS News Asia and the Middle East for the week ended 19 July 2019. China phenol/acetone suffers losses on ...