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Asian markets resume rally as traders focus on virus jabs
AFP, Published on 01/12/2020
» HONG KONG - Asian markets rose Tuesday as investors resumed their vaccine-fuelled buying spree, though gains were kept in check by the spectre of surging virus infections.
Equities rally after Biden is declared winner of US vote
AFP, Published on 09/11/2020
» HONG KONG: Global stocks rallied with oil and high-yielding currencies Monday after Joe Biden was declared winner of the US election at the weekend, lifting a major source of uncertainty, while traders are hoping lawmakers will now focus on passing a new stimulus for the world's biggest economy.
Third quarter crucial for signs of recovery
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/07/2020
» After Thailand's stock exchange took an unprecedented beating in the first half this year, analysts and traders are looking to the third quarter to see if the country can rebound quickly or will continue to flounder from the pressure of low exports and lethargic tourism.
How CEOs Are Handling the Challenges of an Upside-Down World
Business, Published on 24/03/2020
» The new coronavirus's spread in America has prompted corporations to close offices, factories and stores, sending tens of millions of people home, where a swath of the workforce--from customer-service representatives to chief executive officers--have had to figure out new ways to work.
RCEP causing rifts in India
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 28/10/2019
» As talks for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) enter their final stages, opposition to the 16-country Asian trade pact is growing among the Hindu nationalist groups that the government counts on for support.
Investors hopeful of easing trade friction
Business, Published on 31/08/2019
» Recap: Asian and European shares rallied on Friday as investor confidence was restored following China's reassurance of no retribution when new American tariffs take effect tomorrow. Sources in Washington say negotiations are still expected to take place sometime in September. Analysts expect US President Donald Trump will want to strike a trade deal with Beijing soon in order to improve his 2020 re-election chances.
Uneasy neighbours
Asia focus, Published on 12/08/2019
» Whenever North Korea fires missiles across the Korean peninsula and into the sea, condemnation from South Korea and neighbouring Japan is sure to follow. But last Tuesday, when Pyongyang conducted its fourth such test in two weeks -- coinciding with US-South Korean military drills -- scarcely a word was heard from Seoul or Tokyo.
Stocks rally following Prayut win
Business, Published on 07/06/2019
» Thai stocks rallied on Thursday after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha won a parliamentary vote to reclaim the premiership on Wednesday night, an event seen as reducing anxiety surrounding policy changes when the new government takes office.
Campaign trail blues
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 13/05/2019
» Rajesh Agarwal recalls the 1980s with fond nostalgia. Whenever Indians went to the polls back then, business was brisk for the co-owner of Chhagan Lal & Sons, an international promotional merchandise company based in Jaipur.
Congress comeback
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 04/03/2019
» Rangnath Tiwari says he is seriously considering switching his vote back to the Congress party during India's general elections in May.