China Economic

China’s Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization Amid Stimulus Measures

China’s economy displayed signs of stabilization last month, supported by a resurgence in retail sales growth, which reached its highest level in eight months. The uptick suggests that the latest round of economic stimulus policies introduced by Beijing may be...
China Economic

China’s Economic Growth Slows Despite Policy Support, as Retail Sales Surpass Expectations

China’s economic landscape in October presented a mixed picture, underscoring the world’s second-largest economy's persistent struggle to gain momentum despite the government’s recent wave of support measures. Industrial output growth decelerated slightly while retail sales growth, buoyed by shopping festivals...
US department of the treasury

US Treasury Adds South Korea to Currency Monitoring List, Maintains Close Watch on China, Japan, and Germany

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added South Korea to its "monitoring list" of trading partners, scrutinizing their foreign exchange practices amid broader concerns regarding currency manipulation and international trade fairness. This latest move comes as part of the...
Parliament of Australia

Australia’s Push to Ban Social Media for Under-16s: A Political Promise, Practical Dilemma

The Australian government is taking bold steps to protect children from the potential harms of social media. A new proposal aims to restrict access to platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram for those under 16, sparking a heated debate...
Japanese Markets

Japan’s Economy Posts Modest Growth Amid Consumer Resilience and Export Gains

Japan’s economy managed to post a modest annual growth rate of 0.9% for the July-September period, as consumer spending held steady, government data revealed on Friday. Despite global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges, the world’s fourth-largest economy recorded a 0.2%...
ATM

Australia’s Findi Reaches New Heights with Acquisition of Tata Communications’ Payment Solutions Unit

Shares of Findi Ltd., an Australia-based fintech services provider, surged to their highest levels in more than 20 years following the announcement of a landmark acquisition of Tata Communications Payment Solutions Ltd., an India-based payments technology and ATM service unit....
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi in Tehran

Iran Stands Firm Amid Nuclear Negotiations: UN Talks as Trump’s Return Looms

In a high-stakes diplomatic meeting on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran would not negotiate under "intimidation" regarding its nuclear program, setting a determined tone in discussions with Rafael Grossi, the head of the United Nations' International...
Thai Military

Human Rights Organization Alleges Torture and Killing of Myanmar Migrant by Thai Military

In a grave accusation, Fortify Rights, a human rights organization, claimed on Thursday that members of the Thai military tortured and killed a Myanmar man earlier this year in a border district between Thailand and Myanmar. This incident has cast...
Elderly Tourist Killed, Four Others Injured in Taiwan Walkway Collapse Near Fumei Suspension Bridge

Elderly Tourist Killed, Four Others Injured in Taiwan Walkway Collapse Near Fumei Suspension Bridge

A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday, November 13, in Chiayi's scenic Alishan Township, where an elderly tourist was killed and four others were injured following the collapse of a wooden walkway leading to the popular Fumei Suspension Bridge. According to...
Iran

Six Iranian Men Sentenced to Death for Killing Basij Member During 2022 Protests

An Iranian court has sentenced six men to death for the killing of Arman Aliverdi, a 21-year-old member of the Basij volunteer militia, who succumbed to injuries after being stabbed during widespread protests in Tehran in November 2022. This verdict,...
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