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Five names to watch in the Premier League transfer window
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» LONDON - Premier League clubs are already busy strengthening their squads for the 2025/26 season with an early transfer frenzy sparked by the upcoming Club World Cup.
Trump tariff storm batters Asian shares
Business, Published on 01/03/2025
» RECAP: Emerging Asian markets got swept up in the global equities storm yesterday, with Thai and Indonesian stocks teetering on the brink of a bear market as President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats sent risk assets reeling.
Four key investment themes in 2025
Business, Published on 05/02/2025
» Four key themes are expected to command investors' attention this year, according to Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). Chief research officer Ashley Lester summarises them as follows:
DeepSeek and Trump keep traders on their toes
Business, Published on 01/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets edged up on Friday after days of volatility in the tech world caused by the DeepSeek AI breakthrough, while sentiment was dampened by US President Donald Trump confirming hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US?
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - TikTok faces an imminent shutdown in the United States after Congress passed a law last year forcing its Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell the platform or close it by Sunday.
Asian shares rise on upbeat signals in China
Business, Published on 16/11/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian markets advanced on Friday, helped by encouraging signs in China's economy and a retreat in the US dollar, while inflation data supported the case for another Federal Reserve rate cut.
Shares rise as US data points to more rate cuts
Business, Published on 12/10/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in the region rose after slightly weaker US labour data reinforced the belief that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates in November.
Microsoft nears takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» LONDON - Xbox-owner Microsoft has closed in on its $69-billion takeover of "Call of Duty" video-game maker Activision Blizzard after the UK said Friday that a revamped deal addressed regulatory concerns.
Bangchak closes deal to purchase Esso
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/09/2023
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) has announced the closure of the deal to purchase Esso Thailand Limited from ExxonMobil Asia Holdings Pte.
Asian shares subdued as rate worries resurface
Business, Published on 22/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares were subdued yesterday after Wall Street retreated on fresh signs of US labour-market resiliency, which could support another increase in interest rates after an expected move next week.