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Climbers die while descending Mount Everest

British climber dies on Everest death zone, toll reaches 18

Robin Haynes Fisher, 44, died in the so-called "death zone" known for low levels of oxygen on the descent from the summit.

May 26, 2019

Singapore chases tech 'Jedi Masters' for Silicon Valley ambitions

San Francisco-based investor Paul Bragiel said that back in 2010 the city-state's prospects to become a leading Asia tech hub were "bleak, to say the least."

May 25, 2019

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Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE

The Trump administration informed congressional committees that it will go ahead with 22 military sales to the Saudis, United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

May 25, 2019

Gold firms above $1,280 as weak U.S. data rekindles rate-cut hopes

Prices can go higher only if the metal can break above $1,290-$1,300 range with the dollar still being strong.

May 24, 2019

Singapore April factory output rises 0.1% y/y, beats forecasts

The surprise was helped by growth of pharmaceutical output, which grew 10.9% in April from a year earlier after growing 15.8% the month before.

May 24, 2019

Asian shops shun phone trade-ins on Google suspension worries

Huawei smartphones had a 14% share of the Singapore market last year, according to research firm Canalys.

May 23, 2019

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Indian stocks hit record highs; rupee, bonds gain as Modi on track for big win

Exit polls had predicted a clear win for Modi in the election that ended on Sunday, but such polls in India have sometimes proved misleading.

May 23, 2019

Japan's sumo fans welcome Trump Trophy but wish he'd sit cross-legged

Trump expected to view the bouts from a chair instead of sitting cross-legged on a cushion as ringside viewers typically do.

May 22, 2019

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Walmart to make first direct pitch to big corporate ad buyers at New York event

The event marks Walmart's first effort to grow its nascent advertising business and heralds the retailer's rising challenge to online ad leaders.

May 22, 2019

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Asia stocks grapple with trade anxiety even as Huawei gets reprieve

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan moved in and out of the red and was last 0.1% higher.

May 22, 2019

Australian, Indian elections boost Asian shares, trade fears ease

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.54%, reflecting modest gains in markets across the region

May 20, 2019

China's CNPC breaks into Myanmar fuel retailing with Singapore brand

China National Petroleum Corp or CNPC is planning to open dozens of petrol stations in Myanmar.

May 20, 2019

Boeing says it has corrected simulator software of 737 MAX jets

Boeing said it had completed a software update for its 737 MAX jets.

May 19, 2019

China's top diplomat calls for U.S. restraint on trade, Iran

Wang said China hoped all parties will exercise restraint and act with caution to avoid escalating tensions.

May 19, 2019

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US Treasury's Mnuchin rejects subpoena for Trump tax returns

Mnuchin rejected a demand for the documents from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal.

May 18, 2019

Will oil price stay higher after Opec-Russia output reduction?

Saudi's Falih says not sure there is oil shortage, OPEC will act

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said OPEC will not decide on output until late June when the group is due to meet.

May 18, 2019

China's tough rhetoric leaves trade talks with US in limbo

Global stocks suffered a fresh bout of selling and China's yuan slid to its weakest against the U.S. dollar in almost five months.

May 18, 2019

Baidu under investigation for a youngster's death

Baidu swings to net loss for first time since listing, shares fall

The price of Baidu's US-listed shares fell as much as 8% in extended trading.

May 17, 2019

China exports and imports fall more than expected in July due to weakening demand

China evokes patriotism, past wars as trade conflict with U.S. heats up

Beijing has yet to say whether or how it will retaliate to the latest escalation in trade tensions between US and China.

May 17, 2019

Singapore April exports slump 10 percent, electronics, pharmaceuticals contract

Exports fell 10% in April year-on-year, data from the trade agency Enterprise Singapore showed.

May 17, 2019

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