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Iconic Harley-Davidson is building plant in Thailand
New York Times, Published on 24/05/2017
» HONG KONG - Iconic motorcycle builder Harley-Davidson, praised by US President Donald Trump as a pillar of American manufacturing and keeping jobs at home, is building a new plant in Thailand.
HSBC 2015 profit down 1.2%
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» HONG KONG - Global banking giant HSBC announced Monday its results for 2015 which fell below analysts' expectations after what it called "seismic shifts" in the world economy.
Asian shares end see-saw session mixed
Published on 26/08/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian shares closed mixed after a choppy session on Wednesday, with investors selling off Chinese stocks despite an interest rate cut, while other markets found their footing.
Asian central banks are forever blowing bubbles
Published on 13/06/2015
» Recent years have seen reams of research on the role of central banks in inflating asset-price bubbles. The latest developments in Asia suggest that more may be coming.
Shanghai up, Europe stocks fall
Published on 21/05/2015
» HONG KONG — Shanghai advanced on Thursday after another tepid reading on Chinese manufacturing activity that will likely raise hopes for fresh monetary easing, while Tokyo edged up to a new 15-year high.
Asian bourses up on China stimulus speculation
Published on 04/05/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian markets gained ground Monday after a long holiday weekend, energised by a strong finish on Wall Street last week and gloomy Chinese economic data that heightened expectations for more stimulus measures.
Asean markets follow Wall Street higher
Published on 21/04/2015
» HONG KONG - Southeast Asian stocks on Tuesday followed a positive lead from Wall Street while the euro retreated as investors kept a cautious eye on Europe, where Greece is struggling to pay its debts.
Asian shares slide after US, China data
Published on 02/02/2015
» HONG KONG - Shanghai stocks tumbled Monday after two gauges of Chinese manufacturing activity showed contraction in January, while some Asian markets were also hit by a sell-off on Wall Street.
Asian stocks climb after China rate cut
Published on 24/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets rallied Monday after China's surprise move last week to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years as its leaders try to strengthen growth.
Asian stocks mostly down
Published on 20/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Thursday after another round of weak manufacturing data underlined the slowdown in China's economy, while minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest meeting gave few hints about its plans for interest rates.