Markets London stocks gain as miners shine, inflation slows its fall British stocks climbed on Wednesday, underpinned by industrial metal miners, while the pound strengthened after a... Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:13pm
Markets Asian shares mixed as Fed’s Powell rethinks rate cuts, yields jump SYDNEY: Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as the world’s most powerful central banker had a change of heart on US... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:39am
Sports Australia have trust in France over Paris Games security SYDNEY: Australia’s Chef de Mission Anna Meares said on Wednesday that while security was the first subject athletes... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:36am
Technology Microsoft CEO to visit Indonesia end-April, says minister JAKARTA: The CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella will visit Indonesia at the end of April to discuss possible... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:32am
Business & Finance RBNZ sectoral factor inflation model up 4.3% year on year in Q1 WELLINGTON: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) said on Wednesday that its sectoral factor model of core... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:28am
Markets Soybeans hover near 4-year lows as firmer dollar blunts US competitiveness CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures on Wednesday hovered above four-year lows as a strengthening dollar made US... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:26am
Technology China’s BYD unveils three new models for its off-road Fangchengbao lineup SHANGHAI: BYD has unveiled three new models, including two concept cars, under its premium brand Fangchengbao as the... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:23am
Markets Palm oil falls for fourth session to hit six-week low KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday to hit their lowest in six... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:21am
Business & Finance Morgan Stanley cuts dozens of investment banking jobs in Asia-Pacific, sources say HONG KONG: Morgan Stanley is cutting at least 50 investment banking jobs in the Asia-Pacific region due to a deals... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:18am
World US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:11am
Technology Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia JAKARTA: Apple Inc will look into the possibility of building a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, its CEO said on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:48am
World Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts JAKARTA: At least 800 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province have been evacuated after multiple eruptions of... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:46am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s plunging rupiah twists the policy plot SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Indonesia’s economy was primed for monetary easing later this year, but an unwelcome plunge in... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:35am
Markets Gold steady as geopolitical woes counter firmer dollar, yields Gold prices were steady on Wednesday after rallying to record highs last week, as safe-haven demand fuelled by... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:31am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars back from brink as kiwi inflation confirms stickiness SYDNEY: The New Zealand dollar climbed from five-month lows on Wednesday as still sticky domestic inflation forced... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:29am
Markets China’s yuan eases as Powell comments lift dollar HONG KONG: China’s yuan traded lower against dollar on Wednesday after comments by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:25am
Technology Telegram platform to hit 1bn users within year, founder says The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in Ukraine and Russia, will likely cross... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:23am
World Dubai International Airport says it is experiencing significant disruption due to bad weather DUBAI: Dubai International Airport (DXB) said on Wednesday that it was experiencing significant disruption due to... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:20am
Sports World champion swimmers duel in 400 freestyle in Australia MELBOURNE: The last three men’s 400 metres freestyle world champions will battle for the Australian Open... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Markets Australian shares flat as miners counter gains in banks, gold stocks Australian shares were little changed on Wednesday as losses in heavyweight miners countered gains in financial and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:10am