Hong Kong Lowers Stock-Trading Tax to Revive Role as Hub
Hong Kong is reversing an emergency increase in the stamp duty on stock trades as officials seek to
2023-10-25 12:56
Vermont ski town says it's 'waiting with open arms' for the winter season after severe flooding
As winter approaches, a Vermont ski town that was hit by severe flooding this summer wants to get the word out that its very much open, with only a handful of businesses still rebuilding
2023-10-25 12:53
Born after Superstorm Sandy's destruction, 2 big flood control projects get underway in New Jersey
A decade after they were envisioned in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy’s destruction, two of the largest flood control projects designed to protect densely populated cities in New Jersey just outside New York City are getting underway
2023-10-25 12:52
Vietnam's Vinfast committed to selling EVs to US despite challenges, intense competition
Vietnamese automaker Vinfast has plunged right into the crowded and hypercompetitive U.S. auto market, gambling that if it can sell its electric vehicles to finicky Americans, it can succeed anywhere
2023-10-25 11:59
Hong Kong leader focuses on economy, property in policy address
HONG KONG Hong Kong leader John Lee began delivering his annual policy statement on Wednesday, with a focus
2023-10-25 11:27
Trump Ally Mike Johnson Becomes Latest GOP House Speaker Nominee
House Republicans nominated Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest choice for speaker, selecting one of Donald
2023-10-25 11:24
Amid Foxconn probe, China tells Taiwan firms to play positive role in ties
BEIJING Taiwanese companies should assume their social responsibilities and play a "positive role" in promoting the peaceful development
2023-10-25 11:15
Battery firm LG Energy Solution Q3 profit rises 40% on increased US output
By Heekyong Yang and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution (LGES) on Wednesday posted a
2023-10-25 10:48
Chinese Stocks Rally as Beijing Steps Up Economic Support
Chinese stocks rallied after Beijing took stronger action to support the world’s second-largest economy, showcasing determination to stem
2023-10-25 10:25
Asian stocks bounce on China spending plans; inflation jolts Aussie
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE China led Asia's stock markets higher on Wednesday as investors cheered the approval of
2023-10-25 10:23
Oil Steady After Three-Day Streak of Losses as War Fears Ease
Oil steadied after falling over the previous three sessions on signs that the Israel-Hamas war will remain contained
2023-10-25 10:21
Xi Steps Up Economic Aid With New Debt Issuance, PBOC Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping stepped up support for the world’s second-biggest economy, issuing additional sovereign debt, raising the
2023-10-25 09:53