Here's how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom apartment across 10 major cities in Asia
Renting a place is a big financial decision, especially when choosing to live in a major city where price tags are particularly hefty.
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Societe Generale's investment bank limits first-quarter profit plunge
French bank Societe Generale reported a smaller-than-expected 22% slide in first-quarter net income on Friday, as profits on equity derivative sales offset more weakness at its retail bank and in fixed-income trading.
Taiwan says Chinese planes crossed median line, China carries out landing drills
Taiwan's defense ministry said on Friday it had detected a renewed incursion by Chinese military aircraft across the sensitive Taiwan Strait, as China reported its navy had carried out combat drills with landing craft.
Hong Kong, Taiwan stocks lead gains in Asia markets after Apple earnings; U.S. jobs data in focus
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Singapore-born veterinary surgeon fined and sanctioned for obscene acts with animals in Australia
A Singapore-born veterinary surgeon based in Adelaide, Australia has been sanctioned and fined A$5,000 (US$3,289) for engaging in a series of inappropriate acts involving animals, Australian news media reported.
Apple CEO calls China 'the most competitive market in the world' as iPhone sales drop
PALO ALTO, California -- Apple CEO Tim Cook called China "the most competitive market in the world" as the tech company reported lackluster quarterly results Thursday due to weakening demand in the world's second-largest economy and stiff competition from Huawei Technologies.
Southeast Asia's startup fundraising lowest in over 5 years
SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asian startup fundraising dropped to its lowest level in more than five years in January to March, according to a recent industry report, reflecting the prolonged funding slowdown in the region since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, with little sign of recovery.
E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (AP) — Dam Chan Nguyen saves dead and dying computers.