Crude Oil

Oil Prices Surge to Three-Month High Amid Market Optimism

Oil prices surged to their highest levels in nearly three months on Monday, driven by a more positive sentiment in broader financial markets and tight supplies from key producing regions. Brent crude hovered below $77 a barrel after reaching a...
Nippon Steel Corp

Nippon Steel Shares Dip Amid Biden’s Block on U.S. Steel Acquisition

Shares in Nippon Steel Corp., Japan's largest steelmaker, fell over 1% on Monday following U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block its proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. Citing national security concerns, Biden’s move, which came after a year-long...
Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co.

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. Faces ¥140 Billion Loss Amid Rising Interest Rates

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. has reported a significant financial setback, incurring a loss of approximately ¥140 billion ($890 million) after selling off a substantial portion of its long-maturity bond holdings. This strategic decision was made to better position the company...
China Services Sector

China’s Services Sector Expands at Fastest Pace in Seven Months Despite Waning Foreign Demand

China’s services sector experienced its most robust expansion in seven months during December, driven by a notable surge in domestic demand. However, a concurrent decline in international orders has highlighted the growing external trade risks facing the world’s second-largest economy....
Geely Holding Group

Geely Holding Group Targets 5 Million Annual Vehicle Sales by 2027: A Strategic Leap Forward

China's Geely Holding Group announced on Sunday its target to sell more than 5 million vehicles annually by 2027. This represents a significant leap from the 2.79 million units sold in 2023, signaling a potential growth of approximately 79% over...
Asian Stocks

Asian Markets Wobble Amid Holiday-Thinned Trading and Policy Uncertainty

Asian markets experienced a tumultuous start to the week, with a key gauge of regional currencies plummeting to its lowest level in nearly two decades against the U.S. dollar. The equity markets saw mixed performances amid thin holiday trading, as...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Digital Edge Secures $1.6 Billion in New Capital for Expansion Across Asia

Singapore-headquartered Digital Edge raises substantial funds to meet rising cloud and AI demands Digital Edge, a leading data center company based in Singapore, announced on Monday that it has successfully raised over $1.6 billion through a combination of equity and...
Hundreds of Volunteers Tackle “Worst” Plastic Waste Crisis on Bali’s Beaches

Hundreds of Volunteers Tackle “Worst” Plastic Waste Crisis on Bali’s Beaches

Hundreds of volunteers gathered on Bali’s beaches on Saturday in an extraordinary effort to combat an escalating plastic pollution crisis. As monsoon rains lashed the region, they brought with them waves of marine debris, covering the island’s tourist-favored coastlines in...
skyline is reflected in a pool in Chongqing, China

China Unveils 15 Measures to Bolster Western Provinces with Enhanced Infrastructure

China announced on Sunday a comprehensive plan featuring 15 measures aimed at enhancing the logistical infrastructure in its western provinces. The initiative, detailed by the General Administration of Customs, seeks to integrate diverse transport links, including rail, air, river, and...
Foxconn

Foxconn Reports Record Fourth Quarter Revenue, Driven by AI Server Demand

Foxconn, the world's leading contract electronics manufacturer, has shattered expectations by posting its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, bolstered by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. This achievement underscores the company's strategic positioning in the burgeoning...
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