Hamas to free 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages next, Israeli official says
Wednesday, January 29,2025,17:00
Two women, Arbel Yehoud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and Gadi Mozes, an 80-year-old man, will be released with the group of Thai nationals. .. read more..
2 ETFs That Help Investors Avoid Sanctioned Securities
Wednesday, January 29,2025,15:18
The persisting conflict in Ukraine has led to a rise in demand for sanctions screening and compliance services. Industry experts are keeping a close tab on potential additions to sanctions lists, particularly under the Trump administration , according to Reuters. The SIX Sanctioned Securities Monitoring Service (SSMS), a branch of the SIX financial services and stock exchanges group, has observed a notable increase in the utilization of its services. The service evaluates over 10,000 ETFs and has found that 7.7% of them contain securities sanctioned by one or more governments. In addition to this, there has been a 700% growth in the number of sanctioned securities over the past couple of ... .. read more..
Nantou among top 7 Asian destinations for fresh air: Agoda
Wednesday, January 29,2025,11:56
Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) Nantou in central Taiwan has been named one of the top seven destinations in Asia for fresh air in February by online hotel booking platform Agoda. .. read more..
Asia And Europe Markets Advance, Semiconductor Stocks Lift Nasdaq Futures; Oi...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,11:25
On Tuesday, January 28th, U.S. markets closed in green, driven by tech and AI shares, with Nvidia recovering sharply after its recent decline. The Nasdaq climbed as Apple advanced ahead of earnings reports. The semiconductor and technology sectors rallied, while General Motors dropped amid concerns over potential tariffs. In economic data, the U.S. durable goods orders dropped 2.2% in December after a revised 2% decline in November. Meanwhile, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased 4.3% annually in November, slightly up from 4.2% the previous month. Most S&P 500 sectors fell Tuesday, led by utilities, real estate, and consumer staples, while tech and com... .. read more..
President Lai embarks on 3-day tour across Taiwan for Lunar New Year
Wednesday, January 29,2025,10:53
Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) embarked on a three-day journey across Taiwan on Wednesday to make public appearances and give out auspicious blessings and gifts to the general public in celebration of the Lunar New Year. .. read more..
Sensex Soars 631 Points; Nifty Ends Above 23,150
Wednesday, January 29,2025,10:26
Indian shares rose for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, with financials and IT stocks surging on the back of firm global cues and optimism surrounding upcoming Union Budget this weekend. .. read more..
Gwadar airport opening boosts China-Pakistan ties but raises India’s concerns
Wednesday, January 29,2025,10:00
The airport is expected to boost trade and connectivity, but also intensifies India’s concerns about China’s potential military presence in the region. .. read more..
Asian Shares Rise In Thin Holiday Trade As Tech Stocks Rebound
Wednesday, January 29,2025,08:31
Asian stocks rose in thin trade on Wednesday, with markets in the region including China, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea closed for Lunar New Year holidays. .. read more..
Female migrant worker dies in fire at dorm in New Taipei
Wednesday, January 29,2025,07:59
Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) A fire at a migrant worker dormitory in New Taipei's Tucheng District early Wednesday morning killed a female migrant worker in her 30s and left five others injured. .. read more..
Japan and Aussie stocks rise as Wall Street stages a sharp recovery; most Asi...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,07:45
Australia's inflation rose 0.2% in the December quarter and 2.4% annually, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. .. read more..
Overnight lows below 6 degrees forecast for Miaoli on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 29,2025,07:13
Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) Temperatures across Miaoli County, northern Taiwan, are forecast to drop below 6 degrees Celsius between late Wednesday and early Thursday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). .. read more..
Taiwan headline news
Wednesday, January 29,2025,07:08
Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Wednesday are as follows: .. read more..
Taiwan to hold emergency discussions after Trump pledges tariffs on chips
Wednesday, January 29,2025,07:03
Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) Taiwan's government will soon hold emergency discussions after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs on imported semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Wednesday. .. read more..
US aid freeze sparks fears Philippines will become ‘bargaining chip’ in Trump...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,07:00
Philippine officials insist the pause in US$500 million in military aid is temporary, but analysts warn it signals a broader strategy shift. .. read more..
'Can your private bank do this?': Fintech firms target Singapore’s wealthy wi...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,06:54
McKinsey estimates high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Asia-Pacific own $21.7 trillion in assets. .. read more..
Stripped for parts: Vietnamese poachers target last of Malaysia’s wild tigers
Wednesday, January 29,2025,06:50
Poachers use commercial fishing fleets to smuggle what remains of Malaysia’s wild tiger population out of the country, a new report finds. .. read more..
Thailand’s fast train to China runs 9 years behind schedule
Wednesday, January 29,2025,06:05
By 2030, the US$13 billion Thai network is expected to connect to the Laos-China high-speed railway via a bridge over the Mekong River. .. read more..
Helicopter crash that killed former Leicester owner in 2018 was accidental, i...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,05:42
Thai tycoon Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed along with four others when his helicopter crashed in the club’s car park. .. read more..
A first: Taiwan, Malaysia to adapt Chinese-Malaysian novel into film
Wednesday, January 29,2025,05:06
Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 29 (CNA) Taiwan will collaborate with Malaysian filmmakers to produce the Southeast Asian country's first film adapted from one of its Chinese-language works of literature. .. read more..
Is China losing its taste for Australian wine? Industry frets over demand
Wednesday, January 29,2025,05:05
‘Chinese wine consumption is much lower than it was before the import tariffs were imposed’, said a researcher for Wine Australia. .. read more..
Wind Lion Gods preserve Kinmen's history and folk culture
Wednesday, January 29,2025,04:38
Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) For those visiting Kinmen during the Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwan's Tourism Bureau recommends exploring the Wind Lion Gods, the guardians embody the memories and history of the outlying county and serve as a symbolic part of Kinmen's cultural landscape. .. read more..
Sensex, Nifty Modestly Higher In Early Trade; FMCG Stocks Decline
Wednesday, January 29,2025,04:30
Indian shares were modestly higher on Wednesday, tracking firm cues from global markets and amid hopes for a rate cut by the RBI next week. .. read more..
Japan’s ‘pro-China’ PM faces WWII anniversary dilemma: apologise, or stay sil...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,04:30
As conservatives urge Shigeru Ishiba to follow the late Shinzo Abe’s lead, moderates warn against alienating Japan’s neighbours. .. read more..
Malaysia’s Lunar New Year dirty secret? Abandoning elderly relatives in hospi...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,04:01
A frustrated doctor’s viral TikTok video has exposed Malaysians’ hidden holiday habit of using hospital wards as makeshift nursing homes. .. read more..
Asian Markets Mostly Higher In Holiday Trade
Wednesday, January 29,2025,03:33
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Wednesday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with most of the major markets in the region including China, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea closed for Lunar New Year holidays. Traders remain cautious ahead of the US Fed's interest rate decision later in the day. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Tuesday. .. read more..
Australian Market Extends Gains In Mid-market Moves
Wednesday, January 29,2025,02:38
The Australian stock market is extending its gains in mid-market trading on Wednesday, reversing the slight losses in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving well above the 8,450 level, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains across most sectors led by technology, energy and financial stocks. .. read more..
Sensex, Nifty Poised For Firm Opening
Wednesday, January 29,2025,02:31
Indian shares are seen opening a tad higher on Wednesday, mirroring firm cues from global markets and amid hopes for a rate cut by the RBI next week. .. read more..
Dozens feared dead after stampede at Hindu festival in India
Wednesday, January 29,2025,02:06
Footage showed millions of devotees arriving in the predawn dark for a holy dip to mark the most auspicious day of the Kumbh Mela festival. .. read more..
Japanese Market Notably Higher
Wednesday, January 29,2025,01:27
The Japanese stock market is trading notably higher on Wednesday, snapping the three-session losing-streak, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving up well above the 39,200 level, with gains in some index heavyweights and technology stocks. .. read more..
Australian Market Notably Higher
Wednesday, January 29,2025,01:11
Australian shares are trading notably higher on Wednesday, reversing the losses in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving well above the 8,400 level, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains across most sectors led by technology and financial stocks. .. read more..
Foreign investors are fleeing India's stock market — but analysts see long-te...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,00:45
The Nifty 50 and Sensex, India's benchmark stock indexes, are hovering at more than seven-month lows, firmly in correction territory since their September high. .. read more..
Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concerns
Wednesday, January 29,2025,00:18
Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country. .. read more..
Higher Open Anticipated For Thai Stock Market
Wednesday, January 29,2025,00:02
The Thai stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of two-day winning streak in which it had improved more than 20 points or 1.6 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,345-point plateau and it's likely to add to its winnings on Wednesday. .. read more..
Malaysia’s Anwar urges Asean not to ‘single out’ Beijing over South China Sea...
Wednesday, January 29,2025,00:00
Anwar’s statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues. .. read more..
U.S. lawmakers in 'uncharted waters' as DeepSeek tests limits of American tra...
Tuesday, January 28,2025,23:26
The U.S. lawmakers have called for actions to slow down the Chinese tech startup, with some calling DeepSeek "a serious threat." .. read more..
Japan Stock Market Due For Support On Wednesday
Tuesday, January 28,2025,23:01
The Japanese stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, dropping more than 940 points or 2.3 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 39,000-point plateau although it's likely to stop the bleeding on Wednesday. .. read more..
Plane catches fire at South Korea’s Busan airport
Tuesday, January 28,2025,14:55
169 passengers and seven flight attendants were evacuated down inflatable slides, Yonhap news agency reported. .. read more..
Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Advances; Dollar Gains On Tariff Concerns - Global...
Tuesday, January 28,2025,11:32
On Monday, January 27, U.S. markets closed mixed as the Nasdaq experienced its steepest decline since December. The drop was fueled by a sharp selloff in chipmakers following the launch of a low-cost AI model by Chinese startup DeepSeek , which challenged Nvidia and other industry leaders. Nvidia’s plunge marked a historic single-day loss in market value, while semiconductor stocks saw significant declines. Most sectors of the S&P 500 ended Monday with gains, led by healthcare, financials, and consumer staples, while information technology and utilities lagged and closed lower. According to economic data, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to 0.15 in December, its high... .. read more..
US aid freeze threatens Bangladesh’s fragile economy and political stability
Tuesday, January 28,2025,11:00
The suspension of funds from USAID threatens to undermine vital social welfare and governance initiatives, analysts say. .. read more..
Sensex, Nifty Rebound As RBI Moves To Mitigate Liquidity Crunch
Tuesday, January 28,2025,10:21
Indian shares recovered some ground on Tuesday after two straight sessions of losses following escalating tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and amid concerns over a Chinese AI startup's apparent advances in the artificial intelligence sector. .. read more..
DeepSeek disrupts Malaysia’s, Southeast Asia’s data centre dreams amid invest...
Tuesday, January 28,2025,10:15
Experts warn DeepSeek’s success could lead to a shift in AI development, potentially reducing demand for expensive data centres and affecting investments in the region. .. read more..
Philippine soldiers to train on US Typhon missile system
Tuesday, January 28,2025,09:07
The move is part of preparation for bigger military exercises with treaty ally US, as the two nations step up security engagements. .. read more..
Japan’s Nagano on high alert after stabbing spree, copycat threats shake city
Tuesday, January 28,2025,08:56
Despite an arrest, authorities are concerned about a troubling rise in violence in recent years, potentially linked to isolation and mental health issues. .. read more..
Asian Shares Mostly Lower In Thin Holiday Trade
Tuesday, January 28,2025,08:31
Asian stocks ended mostly lower in thin trade on Tuesday, with markets in China, South Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia closed for the Lunar New Year holidays. .. read more..
Yushan records second-lowest temperature in 20 years
Tuesday, January 28,2025,08:09
Taipei, Jan. 28 (CNA) Yushan, Taiwan's tallest mountain, recorded its second-lowest temperature in two decades early Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). .. read more..
Taiwan covers shipping for Canada NGO's firefighting aid to Guatemala
Tuesday, January 28,2025,07:30
Toronto, Jan. 27 (CNA) Taiwan's representative office in Canada co-hosted a ceremony with the Guatemalan Consulate in Toronto and the Canadian nonprofit Firefighters Without Borders (FWB) on Monday to commemorate the donation of firefighting equipment to Guatemala. .. read more..
Armed Muslim rebels threaten Philippines midterm elections: ‘major source of ...
Tuesday, January 28,2025,07:00
With 14,000 MILF fighters still armed and tensions rising among political clans, analysts warn the polls may reignite the fires of conflict. .. read more..
Chinese tourists, wary of Thailand, plan other stops for Lunar New Year travel
Tuesday, January 28,2025,07:00
Worried for their safety, China’s outbound tourists have pulled back on Thailand travel plans, opting for Japan and Malaysia as alternatives. .. read more..
Malaysia fines Singapore woman for claiming Chinese tea sellers tried to abdu...
Tuesday, January 28,2025,06:51
Amyra Laila Ho, 45, claimed a couple selling Chinese tea had insisted she smell their tea leaves, which supposedly made her dizzy and stiff. .. read more..
Hu Shih Memorial Hall, a place to commemorate a great thinker
Tuesday, January 28,2025,06:38
Taipei, Jan. 28 (CNA) Hu Shih (胡適), an intellectual and educator, known for his leading role in the Chinese literary renaissance, support for the Chinese vernacular language and anti-imperialist May Fourth Movement in 1919, is buried next to his former residence in Taipei City's Nangang District. .. read more..