Adani investor GQG Partners' shares see worst day after Gautam Adani's indict...
Thursday, November 21,2024,08:24
The stock closed 19.32% lower on Thursday, the investment firm's steepest one-day fall since its listing on Oct. 2021. .. read more..
Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges
Thursday, November 21,2024,08:23
India's Adani Group has denied allegations of bribery and fraud made by U.S. authorities in relation to the group's chair Gautam Adani. .. read more..
Asian chip stocks slump as Nvidia's slowing revenue growth worries investors
Thursday, November 21,2024,07:38
While Nvidia's third-quarter results exceeded analysts' expectations and delivered a strong forecast for the current quarter, its shares still shed 2.5% in extended trading. .. read more..
Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proxi...
Thursday, November 21,2024,07:20
The punishment, scheduled for December 6, follows amendments to Terengganu’s Islamic laws that took effect this year. .. read more..
Britain’s 'mini-budget' disaster should serve as a warning to the U.S., bond ...
Thursday, November 21,2024,06:49
Fears are mounting that the U.S. could soon experience its own version of Britain's "mini-budget" crisis. .. read more..
'Taiwan Travelogue' wins U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature
Thursday, November 21,2024,06:38
Washington, Nov. 20 (CNA) The English translation of Yang Shuang-zi's (楊双子) "Taiwan Travelogue" (臺灣漫遊錄) made history after it became the latest winner of the U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature. .. read more..
Japan police seek arrest of Chinese teenager over Yasukuni Shrine ‘toilet’ gr...
Thursday, November 21,2024,06:15
The suspect, who also faces a charge of desecration of a place of worship, has already left Japan for Hong Kong. .. read more..
Malaysia’s Terengganu to ban e-cigarettes as concerns mount over youth vaping
Thursday, November 21,2024,06:02
The rise of vaping in Malaysia over the past year was spurred by the exemption of nicotine-laced vape products from the Poisons Act. .. read more..
Taiwan shares close down 0.58%
Thursday, November 21,2024,05:52
Taipei, Nov. 21 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 132.70 points, or 0.58 percent, at 22,555.66 Thursday on turnover of NT$348.69 billion (US$10.7 billion). .. read more..
India’s government orders New Delhi staff to work from home as toxic smog cov...
Thursday, November 21,2024,05:20
India’s capital continues to grapple with a toxic smog crisis. .. read more..
Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos party town
Thursday, November 21,2024,05:12
The poisoning incident in Vang Vieng has left Bianca Jones, two Danes and an American traveller dead. .. read more..
Taiwan, Latvia sign MOU on drone industry cooperation
Thursday, November 21,2024,05:09
Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov. 21 (CNA) Taiwan and Latvia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the drone industry during the first visit by a Taiwanese drone industry delegation to the Baltic country. .. read more..
What Prabowo’s China, US trips say about Indonesia’s commitment to non-aligne...
Thursday, November 21,2024,04:00
Prabowo visited both the US and China on his first trip abroad as president, as analysts note a more ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy. .. read more..
Typhoon-hit Philippines faces rice crisis, more inflation pain as crops perish
Thursday, November 21,2024,03:47
The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage. .. read more..
Asian Markets Mixed Amid Cautious Trades
Thursday, November 21,2024,03:18
Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Thursday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain cautious and are reluctant to make more significant moves as they kept an eye on the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The People's Bank of China holding rates steady and the uncertainty about the US Fed's interest rate moves also rendered the mood cautious. .. read more..
U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading
Thursday, November 21,2024,02:51
Taipei, Nov. 21 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.554 at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.060 from the previous close. .. read more..
US soldier investigated for punching and breaking South Korean student’s jaw
Thursday, November 21,2024,02:07
A plastic surgeon told the victim’s father that he had ‘never seen bones damaged to this extent from a punch’. .. read more..
Japanese Market Significantly Lower
Thursday, November 21,2024,02:07
Extending the losses in the previous session, the Japanese market is significantly lower on Thursday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling well below the 38,100 level, with weakness in index heavyweights and technology stocks partially offset by gains in financial stocks. .. read more..
Taiwan headline news
Thursday, November 21,2024,02:05
Taipei, Nov. 21 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows: .. read more..
Thai Shares May Be Stuck In Neutral On Thursday
Thursday, November 21,2024,02:04
The Thai stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 20 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,460-point plateau although it may spin its wheels on Thursday. .. read more..
Lift off in Japan and US space cooperation to counter China with Tokyo facility
Thursday, November 21,2024,02:00
The Space Force office’s launch comes as China expands its reconnaissance satellites and space-based jamming technology. .. read more..
Australian Market Slightly Lower
Thursday, November 21,2024,01:36
The Australian market is trading slightly lower on Thursday after opening in the green, adding to the losses in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying above the 8,300 level, with weakness in technology stocks nearly offset by gains in mining and energy stocks amid firmer commodity prices. .. read more..
Steady Start Seen For Indonesia Stock Market
Thursday, November 21,2024,01:34
The Indonesia stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the four-day losing streak in which it had dropped almost 190 points or 2.5 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,180-point plateau and it's likely to see limited movement again on Thursday. .. read more..
Japan downplays Trump pick Tulsi Gabbard’s warnings of its military threat to US
Thursday, November 21,2024,01:20
Gabbard, who Trump has nominated as his director of national intelligence, warned against a ‘remilitarised Japan’ in a social media post. .. read more..
Hong Kong Shares May Run Out Of Steam On Thursday
Thursday, November 21,2024,01:19
The Hong Kong stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, rallying more than 275 points or 1.4 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 19,700-point plateau although the rally may stall on Thursday. .. read more..
Taiwan shares open lower
Thursday, November 21,2024,01:14
Taipei, Nov. 21 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened down 16.7 points at 22,671.66 Thursday on turnover of NT$3.94 billion (US$121.16 million). .. read more..
Soft Start Seen For China Stock Market
Thursday, November 21,2024,01:04
The China stock market has tracked higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 35 points or 1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite now sits just beneath the 3,370-point plateau although it may open in the red on Thursday. .. read more..
Hyundai reveals all-electric Ioniq 9 three-row SUV
Thursday, November 21,2024,01:00
Hyundai Motor's newest all-electric vehicle is the 2026 Ioniq 9 SUV a three-row, up to seven-passenger SUV for the U.S. market. .. read more..
Taiwan Stock Market May Extend Wednesday's Losses
Thursday, November 21,2024,00:34
The Taiwan stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the four-day losing streak in which it had tumbled almost 850 points or 3.6 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just beneath the 22,690-point plateau and it may tick lower again on Thursday. .. read more..
Singapore Shares Tipped To Remain Rangebound
Thursday, November 21,2024,00:04
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 30 points or 0.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,740-point plateau and it may inch higher on Thursday. .. read more..
Indonesia’s planned 12% VAT rate angers public, sparks ‘structural frugal liv...
Thursday, November 21,2024,00:00
Analysts say the hike could add to the middle class’ financial burden, with some Indonesians planning to avoid buying goods subject to VAT. .. read more..
Little Movement Expected For Malaysia Bourse
Wednesday, November 20,2024,23:34
The Malaysia stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, slipping more than 5 points or 0.3 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,600-point plateau and it's likely to remain in that neighborhood again on Thursday. .. read more..
India’s Gautam Adani, one of world’s richest people, charged in US with bribe...
Wednesday, November 20,2024,23:30
The billionaire and 7 others are accused of agreeing to pay US$265 million to Indian officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts. .. read more..
Rally May Stall For South Korea Stock Market
Wednesday, November 20,2024,23:04
The South Korea stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 65 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,480-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Thursday. .. read more..
Improved India-China relations could temper effects of Trump 2.0
Wednesday, November 20,2024,21:30
Keeping India-China dialogue open could add a slight but welcome bit of malleability to what could otherwise be a brittle strategic triangle. .. read more..
Labor ministry official sacked in bullying suicide case
Wednesday, November 20,2024,15:02
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) The branch chief of a labor ministry agency was dismissed on Wednesday after the ministry's response to a worker's suicide was criticized by lawmakers, while Taiwan's premier and president made anti-bullying statements on the same day. .. read more..
Former President Tsai Ing-wen departs for security forum in Canada
Wednesday, November 20,2024,14:44
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Wednesday departed Taiwan on a flight to Canada, where she will deliver a keynote speech during the annual summit of the Halifax International Security Forum (HISF) in the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. .. read more..
Ang Lee honored in Japan as 1st Taiwanese Praemium Imperiale laureate
Wednesday, November 20,2024,14:25
Tokyo, Nov. 20 (CNA) Filmmaker Ang Lee (李安) was honored as the first Taiwanese laureate of the 2024 Praemium Imperiale, a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association, for promoting "the cultures and arts of the world" at an award ceremony in Tokyo on Tuesday. .. read more..
Taiwan to donate US$1 million to APEC: Envoy
Wednesday, November 20,2024,14:16
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Taiwan has pledged US$1 million donation to support Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) initiatives, Taiwan's envoy to the bloc's annual summit Lin Hsin-i (林信義) told a news conference in Taipei on Wednesday. .. read more..
Taiwan documentary festival opens in Bangkok
Wednesday, November 20,2024,14:07
Bangkok, Nov. 20 (CNA) The Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Thailand 2024 opened in Bangkok Tuesday night, showcasing a selection of 14 films ranging from documentaries to feature films at House Samyan through Nov. 24. .. read more..
Taiwan's export orders grow for eighth straight month
Wednesday, November 20,2024,13:46
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Taiwan's export orders grew for the eighth consecutive month in October, and there is a high possibility that orders for 2024 will surpass those of 2023, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on Wednesday. .. read more..
China could become world's largest producer of PCBs in 2024: Report
Wednesday, November 20,2024,13:36
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) China could surpass Taiwan to become the world's largest producer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in 2024, according to a recent report by industry experts. .. read more..
Taiwan urged to take lessons from Hong Kong after jailing of activists
Wednesday, November 20,2024,13:27
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Taiwanese experts and Hong Kongers on Wednesday urged Taiwanese society to reflect on the consequences of a mass trial in Hong Kong which culminated in 45 pro-democracy figures receiving lengthy prison sentences, warning of the threat Beijing poses to Taiwan's democracy. .. read more..
RTX pays Taiwan US$160 million over arms price gouging: MND
Wednesday, November 20,2024,13:09
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Taiwan's military on Wednesday said it received a payment of NT$5.2 billion (US$159.86 million) from RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies Corp.) after the defense contractor was found by the United States government to have engaged in price gouging, with Taiwan among the buyers affected. .. read more..
Official guarantees green energy supply despite warnings of 'electricity shor...
Wednesday, November 20,2024,12:38
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Taiwan's government will ensure power supply and access to sufficient green energy, Kao Shien-quey (高仙桂), deputy head of the National Development Council (NDC) told business representatives on Wednesday. .. read more..
Legislative Yuan to extend session until Jan. 21
Wednesday, November 20,2024,12:15
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) The current legislative session will be extended until Jan. 21, 2025, to allow for the passing of a delayed budget bill and other contested legislation, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) said Wednesday. .. read more..
MOFA sues Peruvian contractor over APEC billboard incident
Wednesday, November 20,2024,11:55
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit against a Peruvian contractor that reportedly failed to prevent members of China's delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit from cutting power to a Taiwanese government billboard in Lima. .. read more..
Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Gain; Gold Slips And Dollar Gains Against Yen - Gl...
Wednesday, November 20,2024,11:41
On Tuesday, November 19th, U.S. markets ended mixed. Nasdaq rose over 1%, and the S&P 500 closed higher, driven by technology gains as Nvidia surged 4.9% ahead of earnings. Walmart climbed after raising forecasts. Losses eased after Moscow downplayed nuclear tensions. The Dow ended lower. According to economic data, U.S. housing starts fell 3.1% to 1.311 million in October, down from 1.353 million in September, while building permits dropped 0.6% to an annual rate of 1.416 million. The majority of S&P 500 sectors rose, led by energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary, while industrials lagged and closed lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.28% and cl... .. read more..
Thailand sentences alleged cyanide serial killer to death
Wednesday, November 20,2024,11:38
The woman, who faces 13 more murder trials, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide. .. read more..
Labor minister under growing pressure over worker suicide
Wednesday, November 20,2024,11:32
Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Taiwan's Labor Minister Ho Pei-shan (何佩珊) was grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday over her handling of an incident in which a civil servant killed himself at work, while the case has been referred to supervisory and judicial branches for separate investigations. .. read more..