World China GDP growth slows to 6.2% in second quarter BEIJIN: China's growth slowed to its weakest pace in almost three decades in the second quarter, with the US-China trade Published 15 Jul, 2019 07:20am
Markets Hong Kong stocks end morning with gains HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks headed into the break Monday on a positive note as data showing another slowdown in Chinese Published 15 Jul, 2019 07:16am
Markets Hong Kong stocks drop at open Hong Kong: Hong Kong stocks started Monday with losses as investors await the release of Chinese economic growth data la Updated 15 Jul, 2019 07:49am
World US VP Pence visits overcrowded migrant camp, deplores 'crisis' WASHINGTON: US Vice President Mike Pence visited an overcrowded migrant camp in Texas on Friday, coming face to face wit Published 13 Jul, 2019 07:05am
Sports England could bring World Cup high into Ashes, says Ponting Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's success in their home World Cup may bode ill for Australia's h Published 13 Jul, 2019 07:03am
Business & Finance Airbus pulls anniversary book over fraud probe concerns - sources PARIS: Airbus has halted sales of a new book that the planemaker had commissioned for its 50th anniversary to avoid hamp Published 12 Jul, 2019 11:42am
Markets Gold-Buying stalls as consumers look to cash in on price rally MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Physical gold buying stalled in top Asian hubs this week as consumers sold back bullion to cash in on Published 12 Jul, 2019 11:25am
Markets Nickel hits three-month peak on Indonesia concerns LONDON: Nickel prices touched their highest in three months on Friday on worries that major producer Indonesia will resu Published 12 Jul, 2019 11:24am
World Trump declares state of emergency as storm bears down on New Orleans NEW ORLEANS: US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Barry bears down on New Orlea Published 12 Jul, 2019 10:12am
Sports Calm before the storm? Halep stands between Serena and Court landmark LONDON: Serena Williams's place among the legends of tennis is assured but her mission will not be accomplished unless s Published 12 Jul, 2019 10:07am
Business & Finance Thai central bank takes aim at capital inflows as baht climbs BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank said on Friday it moved against short-term speculative inflows amid a strengthening bah Published 12 Jul, 2019 10:03am
Markets CBOT soybeans may rise to $9.25-3/4 SINGAPORE: The CBOT soybean November contract may break a resistance at $9.19 per bushel and gain more to $9.25-3/4, as Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:55am
Markets Norway's June oil and gas output lags forecast-NPD OSLO: Norway's oil production fell 28.2% year-on-year in June to 1.067 million barrels per day, lagging the official for Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:41am
Markets South Korean stocks rise as U.S. rate-cut views remain solid SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares rose on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:37am
Markets Dollar slips for third day as bears ignore U.S. inflation data LONDON: The dollar edged lower for a third consecutive day on Friday as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data faile Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:35am
Markets LNG tankers heading to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands The following liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are expected to arrive in Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands in the Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:30am
Markets Asian shares veer between gains and losses before key China data SHANGHAI: Asian shares shuttled between small losses and gains on Friday as investors awaited China trade, lending and g Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:26am
Markets French soft wheat crop ratings fall again, harvest underway PARIS: The condition of French soft wheat declined further in the week to July 8, with 73% of crops rated good or excell Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:24am
Markets Australian shares end lower on renewed trade war worries; NZ ticks up Australian shares ended lower on Friday, with China-reliant mining stocks leading the fall on renewed worries that tensi Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:21am
Markets Oil lingers near 6-wk highs amid Gulf of Mexico storm, Middle East tensions SEOUL/SINGAPORE: Oil prices hovered near six-week highs on Friday and was on track for a weekly gain as U.S. oil produce Published 12 Jul, 2019 09:19am