Why North Korea is a wild card in the power game in Northeast Asia
President-elect Donald Trump has been making harsh statements toward China for many years. he hates China's huge trade surplus with the USand who can blame him? Chinese President Xi Jinping has done everything in his power to ensure that China gets billions of dollars in exports to the United States, producing products with cheap labor […]
China’s ‘mind-blowingly’ cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia | E-commerce
CTemu, the Chinese online marketplace that has experienced explosive international growth on the back of an eye-catching and often outrageously cheap range of products, has Price-cutting strategies increasingly face obstacles. Indonesia ordered Temu removed from its app stores in October, claiming the move was to protect the country's small sellers. Last week, the Vietnamese government […]
US warns Russia potentially aiding North Korea’s nuclear program in direct threat to Europe, Asia
In an ominous warning Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that North Korea's military involvement in Russia's war with Ukraine poses a threat beyond the immediate conflict with Kiev, and that Russia has He said this could mean that they are supporting development. “In fact, the relationship between Russia and North Korea is a […]
Asia stocks dip as Trump rally cools, CPI data looms – Investing.com
Investing.com — Most Asian stocks fell on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street as the post-election bull market appears to be subsiding, while expectations for key U.S. inflation data are also at risk. It spurred evasion. The internal market remains under pressure after China's new fiscal measures have largely disappointed, while uncertainty about what Donald […]
Golf on TV: PGA Tour ZOZO Championship in Japan, LPGA, DP World Tour in Asia
Three of the four major professional golf circuits are in Asia this week, making it difficult for American fans to attend. The PGA Tour is in Japan for the ZOZO Championship, which features a powerhouse lineup including Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele. Justin Thomas, who will make his final start before becoming a father at […]
'Trump trade' lifts dollar, Asia stocks await China news By Reuters – Investing.com
Written by Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks regained early gains on Thursday after a housing policy briefing in China underwhelmed investors, while the dollar rallied for the first time in two-and-a-half months on the prospect of President Donald Trump taking office. The price remained near the highest price. Global bonds were firm as […]
Billionaire Banker Grows Singapore Lender Across Southeast Asia And Spruces Up Its Image – Forbes
UOB, one of the city-state's oldest lenders, has gained support among young people across the region by acquiring Citibank's consumer banking business and partnering with global superstar Taylor Swift. by Jonathan BurgosForbes staff aWee Yi Chong, an avid bonsai collector, has nine ornamental trees planted around his headquarters. United Overseas Bank (UOB) overlooks Singapore's Raffles […]
Southeast Asia scammers stole up to $37B last year: report
Southeast Asia has become a hotbed for cybercrime gangs, which burned through $37 billion last year through romance investment schemes, cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling, according to a new United Nations report. Cybercriminals in countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos are increasingly using malware, generative artificial intelligence, and deepfakes to commit fraud. […]
Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia Pacific after Wall Street soars on Fed's jumbo rate cut – CNBC
A Japanese flag is raised as shoppers and pedestrians pass by a store in a shopping street in Tokyo, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Tomohiro Osumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei leading the way after Wall Street surged overnight following a big interest rate cut by the […]
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY surges in Asia response to FOMC 50bp rate cut – ForexLive
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