- January 15th, 2025
Business leaders in Nagoya on Monday, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda painted a cautiously optimistic picture of Japan's economic trajectory. Highlighting progress towards achieving sustained inflation bolstered by wage growth, Ueda suggested that conditions for raising interest rates...
Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba Group is embarking on an ambitious plan to raise $5 billion through a multi-tranche bond offering, according to sources privy to the matter. The fundraising initiative includes both U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and offshore Chinese yuan bonds,...
Alan Jones, an influential figure in Australian media and sports, was arrested on Monday morning at his luxury Sydney Harbour apartment following allegations of "sexual touching offences" spanning nearly two decades, from 2001 to 2019. The arrest, carried out by...
In a stark warning to Australia’s mining sector, BHP Group’s Australia President Geraldine Slattery cautioned that the country must rethink its reliance on traditional export markets and prepare for a more competitive global landscape. Speaking at a conference in Brisbane...
After two years of enduring relentless declines, the Japanese yen may finally be poised for a turnaround. Analysts and market strategists predict the yen could strengthen against the US dollar, fueled by anticipated policy shifts from the Bank of Japan...
Asian shares rallied on Monday, reversing earlier losses, as South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. surged following a surprise stock buyback announcement. The regional equities benchmark rose 0.3%, buoyed by gains in Hong Kong and mainland China, while Japanese markets...
Donald Trump is set to revive his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran when he reenters the White House in January, according to sources familiar with his transition plans. The strategy aims to cripple Tehran’s ability to fund its regional proxies...
President Joe Biden has become the first sitting American president to visit the Amazon rainforest, marking a significant gesture in the global fight against climate change. On Sunday, Biden stopped in Manaus, Brazil, during a six-day tour of South America,...
The US Embassy to Yemen has unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at safeguarding Yemen’s rich cultural heritage, underscoring a renewed commitment to the country’s historical and cultural preservation. The Embassy’s announcement highlights a partnership with the Yemeni Ministry of Culture...
Japan has announced plans to send troops for joint military training with the United States Marines and Australian forces in northern Australia. This trilateral cooperation comes amid growing concerns over China’s increasingly assertive military activities in the region. The decision...
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