World Bank Cuts Growth Estimates for East Asia as China Falters
Developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific are set to see slower growth this year and next
2023-10-02 10:46
Asia’s Manufacturing Downturn Deepens Amid Depressed Demand
Manufacturing activity remained muted in Asia ahead of the peak holiday season, extending its protracted slump this year.
2023-10-02 10:27
Japan stocks soar as yen hits 1-year low
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO Japanese stocks soared on Monday, with the exporter-heavy Nikkei 225 share average buoyed by
2023-10-02 10:20
Buoyant dollar pushes fragile yen to within striking distance of 150
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The dollar kicked off the last quarter of the year on the front foot
2023-10-02 09:25
Japan Manufacturers’ Sentiment Improves for Second Quarter
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers picked up for a second consecutive quarter, as the economy continued its patchy
2023-10-02 09:18
Why a US Recession Is Still Likely — and Coming Soon
When everyone expects a soft landing, brace for impact. That’s the lesson of recent economic history — and
2023-10-02 05:55
Marketmind: U.S. shutdown relief vs mixed China PMIs
By Jamie McGeever A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.
2023-10-02 05:45
Saudi Wealth Fund Said to Hit Weak Demand for Marafiq Stake Sale
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund delayed the potential sale of its remaining stake in a local utility firm
2023-10-01 22:49
McCarthy Faces Attempt by Far Right to Remove Him as Speaker
Kevin McCarthy’s embrace of a bipartisan deal to avert a US government shutdown has triggered a mutiny by
2023-10-01 22:26
South Africa Says Kusile Coal Plant to Revive Capacity This Year
South Africa said its state-owned power utility will add 2,400 megawatts of generating capacity to the country’s strained
2023-10-01 20:27
Ukraine Recap: US Aid for Kyiv at Risk; Slovakian Election
US lawmakers omitted further aid to Ukraine in a measure passed Saturday in a successful last-ditch effort to
2023-10-01 18:57
China-Germany Ties Can Help Fight Stagflation, He Lifeng Says
Strengthened China-Germany ties can help counter the world’s stagflation threat, according to Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. “The
2023-10-01 16:56