Markets Hong Kong stocks down at break HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares were down at the break on Friday after US equities slipped overnight on disappointing earnin Published 26 Jul, 2019 06:01am
World China landslide death toll rises to 20 BEIJING: The death toll in a landslide that buried a village in southwest China rose to 20 on Friday, with 25 people sti Published 26 Jul, 2019 06:00am
Markets Asian markets tumble after disappointing US earnings HONG KONG: Asian markets were down across the board on Friday after disappointing US earnings and a bearish outlook on h Published 26 Jul, 2019 05:58am
Markets Hong Kong stocks fall at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares fell at the open on Friday after US equities slipped overnight on disappointing earnings rep Published 26 Jul, 2019 05:56am
Business & Finance SoftBank unveils investment fund to drive 'AI revolution' TOKYO: Japan's SoftBank Group said Friday it would partner with tech firms including Apple and Microsoft in a new $108-b Published 26 Jul, 2019 05:52am
World Pompeo says would 'happily' go to Tehran WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday he would "happily" go to Tehran to address tensions between Published 26 Jul, 2019 05:45am
Markets European stocks higher on ECB rate speculation PARIS: European stock markets edged higher on Thursday as investors speculated about a possible rate move by the Europea Published 25 Jul, 2019 11:06am
Markets Shanghai lead rises amid concerns on supply shortage SINGAPORE: Shanghai lead rose on Thursday, tracking a rally in London prices in the previous session, as investors were Published 25 Jul, 2019 11:02am
Markets Turkish lira flat ahead of an expected sharp rate cut ISTANBUL: Turkey's lira was little changed on Thursday as investors waited to see the size of what is expected to be a s Published 25 Jul, 2019 10:58am
Markets CBOT wheat may retest support at $4.86 SINGAPORE, July 25 (Reuters) - CBOT September wheat may retest a support at $4.86 per bushel and fall to $4.72-1/4, driv Published 25 Jul, 2019 10:57am
Business & Finance China solar production surges in H1 as exports rise - assn SHANGHAI: China's production of solar equipment rose rapidly in the first half of the year despite a decline in new proj Published 25 Jul, 2019 09:11am
Markets FTSE 100 flat after mixed corporate earnings A slew of mixed corporate earnings left London's FTSE 100 little changed on Thursday, while mid-cap aerospace firm Cobha Published 25 Jul, 2019 09:10am
Markets German yields pause above record lows before ECB decision LONDON: Core government bond yields held above record lows on Thursday as dismal economic data this week prepared the gr Published 25 Jul, 2019 09:09am
World Nissan to cut 12,500 jobs as Q1 profit nearly wiped out YOKOHAMA: Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it would slash 12,500 jobs globally by 2022 and cut output to rein in costs a Published 25 Jul, 2019 09:07am
Markets Oil advances on Gulf tensions but demand concerns cap gains SINGAPORE/TOKYO: Oil prices edged higher on Thursday amid Middle East tensions and a big fall in weekly U.S. crude stock Published 25 Jul, 2019 09:03am
Business & Finance Toyota to invest $600 mn in China's Didi, new JV to develop mobility services SHANGHAI: Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it will invest $600 million in Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing as w Published 25 Jul, 2019 09:02am
Business & Finance China banking regulator will study ways to restructure high-risk rural commercial banks BEIJING: China's banking and insurance regulator said on Thursday it will study market-based and law-based ways to restr Published 25 Jul, 2019 08:54am
Markets Gold steadies ahead of ECB decision; firm dollar dents appeal Gold held steady on Thursday ahead of European Central Bank's (ECB) policy meeting later in the day, while a stronger do Published 25 Jul, 2019 08:44am
Markets China coking coal edges up on demand outlook, iron ore snaps 3-day slump MANILA: Coking coal futures in China edged higher on Thursday on expectations that spot prices of the steelmaking raw ma Published 25 Jul, 2019 08:42am
Markets China stocks rise on trade, tech boost; STAR board extends rally SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Thursday, bolstered by technology shares, even as investors cheered potential pro Published 25 Jul, 2019 08:41am