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Asia shares subdued, dollar pins hopes on U.S. GDP

The rise in the yen and some mixed Japanese economic data nudged the Nikkei down 0.7 percent. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.1 percent.

Apr 26, 2019

Japan tells U.S. can't link monetary policy to trade: finance minister Aso

Currencies are a touchy issue for Japan because it has been criticized for keeping the yen low with massive monetary easing.

Apr 26, 2019

Trump immigration plan may increase visas for highly skilled workers

Attempting to establish a strong skill base in the existing workforce with current immigration scenario, Kushner works on a proposal for presentation to President Trump.

Apr 25, 2019

Asian shares dip; euro weighed by sagging German business morale

In the currency market, the dollar index, which measures the greenback versus a basket of six major rivals, rose to as high as 98.189 overnight, its highest level since May 2017.

Apr 25, 2019

Singapore regulator seeks review of fraud allegations at cosmetics firm Best World

Shares in the closely held Singapore-listed firm have halved since February when local media questioned Best World's sales figures in China.

Apr 25, 2019

China to recalibrate Belt and Road, defend scheme against criticism

37 world leaders attending the April 25-27 summit will agree to project financing that respects global debt goals and promotes green growth.

Apr 24, 2019

South Korean steelmaker POSCO warns of rising costs after first-quarter profit drop

POSCO said it expected higher costs for materials and slowing demand for steel to crimp profitability this year, even as steel prices are expected to inch up.

Apr 24, 2019

Asian shares fall despite strong Wall Street; oil retreats

Analysts said that alongside better-than-feared corporate earnings, a more supportive policy environment has helped to boost risk appetites.

Apr 24, 2019

Singapore PM promotes expected successor to deputy

Minister Heng Swee Keat's promotion will take effect on May 1 and he will retain the role of finance minister of the regional banking and transport center.

Apr 24, 2019

Putin-Kim summit sends message to US but sanctions relief elusive for North Korea

US has said it believed Pyongyang was earning more than $500 million a year from nearly 100,000 workers abroad, including 30,000 in Russia.

Apr 24, 2019

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend throne on May 1 as Emperor; Facts as new Reiwa era begins

Last time the abdication of throne by Emperor took place when Emperor Kokaku stepped down in 1817

Apr 23, 2019

Asia stocks slip, oil near six-month peak as U.S. prepares to tighten Iran sanctions

The potential disruption to Iranian supplies are expected to add to an already tight oil market.

Apr 22, 2019

After Indonesia election, new crop of leaders in focus for 2024 vote

Sample vote counts by private pollsters from last week's poll show that incumbent President Joko Widodo is headed for a second and final term.

Apr 21, 2019

US arrests former Marine connected to North Korea embassy raid in Spain

The anti-Kim group, which also calls itself Free Joseon, said the raid was not an attack and that it had been invited into the embassy.

Apr 20, 2019

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Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence, Trump poll numbers drop

Democrats took legal action to gain access to all of US Special Counsel Robert Mueller's evidence.

Apr 20, 2019

Why have Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen and Libya broken ties with Qatar?

Qatar's sovereign fund, Crown Acquisitions named as investors in $5.6 billion New York deal

The deal comprised $950 million of mortgage debt, $1.83 billion of preferred equity entirely held by Vornado and $2.78 billion of common equity in which Vornado holds 51%.

Apr 20, 2019

SpiceJet to give hiring preference to employees of Jet Airways: Chairman

About 400 pilots have moved to other airlines, leaving Jet with about 1,300 pilots and about 40 engineers have also left.

Apr 20, 2019

Dominion Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Lusby, Maryland

Top LNG buyer JERA, EDF start up JV to expand spot, short-term trade

JERA itself is a joint venture between Japanese utilities Tokyo Electric Power and Chubu Electric Power.

Apr 19, 2019

Investors monitor stock market prices in Kuala Lumpur

Asia relieved as China data point to recovery

Investors were hoping for better news from China and were not disappointed with first-quarter economic growth pipping forecast at 6.4 percent.

Apr 17, 2019

Indonesia's election: What you need to know

Most opinion polls give Widodo a double-digit lead but the opposition has disputed survey findings. Some recent surveys have shown Prabowo catching up.

Apr 17, 2019

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