Stock information display in Shanghai

Asian Markets Drift Lower Amidst U.S. Rate Concerns and Robust Dollar

Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday, reflecting investor apprehensions as a strong U.S. dollar kept the yen pinned near six-month lows. Market sentiment was dampened by the realization that the Federal Reserve may be slow to reduce interest rates, following...
Samsung

Samsung Shares Rise as Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Backs Company Amid AI Memory Struggles

Samsung Electronics Co.’s shares experienced a notable uptick following remarks by Nvidia Corp. founder Jensen Huang, who expressed confidence in Samsung’s capability to overcome the technical challenges hampering its cutting-edge memory products. This optimism provided a much-needed boost to the...
Tencent

Tencent’s Record Share Buyback Amid US Blacklist Fallout

In an unprecedented move, Tencent Holdings Ltd., China’s most valuable tech giant, executed its largest share buyback in nearly two decades following a steep selloff triggered by its addition to a U.S. blacklist for alleged ties to the Chinese military....
vietnam currency

Vietnam Central Bank to Maintain Flexible Monetary Policy, Global Uncertainties

Vietnam’s central bank announced its commitment to maintaining a flexible monetary policy aimed at controlling inflation, while closely monitoring the economic policies of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. This approach is intended to allow the country to adjust its domestic policies...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Markets Rally Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Tech Stocks Lead Gains

Asian shares gained momentum on Tuesday following a second consecutive day of rallies on Wall Street, driven by optimism around technology stocks and a reduction in fears over potential tariff hikes. This shift in market sentiment came after former U.S....
Chinese Giants Cnooc and Cosco Blacklisted by US Over Military Ties

Chinese Giants Cnooc and Cosco Blacklisted by US Over Military Ties

The United States and China, two of China’s largest state-owned enterprises, Cnooc Ltd. and Cosco Shipping Holdings Co., have been blacklisted by the US government. The decision, announced via a Federal Register filing on Tuesday, identifies these companies as Chinese...
Asian Chip

Asian Chip-Related Shares Soar Ahead of Nvidia CEO’s CES Speech, Boosting AI Optimism

Asian chip-related stocks surged early this week as investors pinned hopes on a wave of renewed optimism for AI demand, fueled by the anticipation of Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang's keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las...
Japanese Chemical Firm Taiyo

Taiyo Holdings Co. and DIC Corp. Explore Potential Merger Amid Industry Consolidation

The Japanese chemical industry, Taiyo Holdings Co. is reportedly exploring a potential merger with its larger counterpart, DIC Corp., in a move that could reshape the landscape of the sector. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the two...
Fujitsu General Ltd

Paloma Rheem Holdings Offers ¥257 Billion for Fujitsu General Ltd., Adding to Japan’s Corporate Shakeup

On the ongoing realignment of Japan’s corporate landscape, Paloma Rheem Holdings, a relatively obscure maker of oven ranges and water heaters, has emerged as the latest contender to acquire Fujitsu General Ltd. The deal, valued at up to ¥257 billion...
Electronic screens displaying Japan Nikkei share average in Tokyo

Asia Shares Rise Amid Hopes of Softer Tariff Policies from U.S. President-elect Trump

Asian markets, shares rose on Tuesday, influenced by Wall Street's upbeat performance and tempered expectations about the incoming U.S. administration's tariff strategies. Investors speculated that President-elect Donald Trump might adopt a less aggressive trade stance than he pledged during his...
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