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Asian markets down as US data strengthen call for Fed action
AFP, Published on 17/11/2021
» Asian markets turned lower Wednesday as a recent rally ran out of steam and investors struggled to match a strong lead from Wall Street as inflation concerns continue to drag on sentiment, though the dollar extended a rally against the yen.
Sydney Airport poised to sell for $17 billion
AFP, Published on 08/11/2021
» SYDNEY: Sydney Airport announced on Monday it had agreed to a US$17 billion takeover bid by an Australian investor consortium, just days after reopening to international travel.
Bangkok lags in ranking
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/11/2021
» Bangkok was ranked 68th out of 80 global cities for facilitating remote work, weighed down by its employment compliance rules, according to a study by WorkMotion, a global HR platform facilitating companies hiring remote employees.
Australian iron ore baron bets big on global green revolution
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2021
» MELBOURNE: Australian iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest wants to turn his company, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, into the world's biggest green energy group, but critics say his targets are a stretch even for a man who built the world's fourth-largest iron ore producer from scratch in just over a decade.
Thai Airways to resume international services
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/10/2021
» Thai Airways International will resume full service on 36 foreign routes to destinations in Europe, Asia and Australia, most on Oct 31, in response to the government's decision to reopen the kingdom to tourists on Nov 1.
Asia's airlines ramp up flights, offers
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2021
» SYDNEY/SINGAPORE: Asia-Pacific airlines have lost billions of dollars this year, with jets grounded in Covid-19 transportation freezes. Now, as some of the world's strictest pandemic-related travel rules begin to ease, they're ramping up flights and ticket offers.
Australia to End Travel Ban in Pivot to Living With Covid-19
Business, Published on 02/10/2021
» Australia plans to start reopening its international border in November, ending one of the world's strictest pandemic-era travel bans as authorities pivot from trying to suppress Covid-19 to living with it.
EU, Australia trade talks postponed amid subs row
AFP, Published on 01/10/2021
» SYDNEY: A long-planned round of Australia-EU free trade talks have been postponed, a European official confirmed Friday, after fury over Canberra's decision to cancel a major French submarine contract.
Australian mining giants back net-zero target
AFP, Published on 01/10/2021
» SYDNEY: Australia's powerful mining sector has backed a 2050 net-zero carbon target, heaping pressure on the country's coal-championing government to follow suit.
Asian markets stabilise after rout but Evergrande fears linger
AFP, Published on 21/09/2021
» HONG KONG - Equities fluctuated in Asia on Tuesday, with investors nervously keeping an eye on troubled property giant China Evergrande after fears over its possible collapse sparked a rout across global markets.