The 'Trump trade' is on pause. Political uncertainty is now in the driver's seat
It didn't take long to remember what a second Donald Trump presidential term would mean for the stock market, did it? Unpredictability. Random attacks.
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PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
TOKYO -- Leaders and representatives from 16 Pacific Island countries, plus Australia and New Zealand, gathered in Tokyo this week for the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10). Japan has hosted a PALM meeting every three years since 1997, with this year's edition focusing on strengthening bilateral ties as China increases its clout in the region.
South Korea seeks role for companies in helping raise birthrate
TOKYO -- South Korea is seeking mutually supportive arrangements between government and companies that can boost its low fertility rate, an official said Friday.
Indonesian pageant embodies Chinese community’s hopes of wider acceptance under Prabowo
On July 14, East Java’s Chinese-Indonesian community turned out in their best Peranakan attire for this year’s final of Koko and Cici – “Mister and Miss” in Hokkien – held in downtown Surabaya, the province’s capital.
Prefab paradise? How China-made homes could solve Australia’s housing crisis
Though the numbers may pale in comparison to the billions of dollars in two-way trade between the regions, Australian imports of prefab goods from Asia have been steadily climbing year over year.
Chinese retailer Miniso says overseas revenue to surpass domestic sales
GUANGZHOU/PARIS -- Chinese lifestyle goods retailer Miniso says it expects to derive a majority of its revenue from abroad in the next five years as it accelerates store openings amid rising trade barriers and a slowdown in growth at home.
Taiwan to go global with 'New Southbound Fund,' foreign minister says
TAIPEI -- Taiwan aims to tighten ties with neighbors across Asia through a new government-backed fund and technology investments, according to Taipei's top official in charge of foreign relations.
Stock exchanges operating normally, issue with FTSE Russell indexes resolved amid global outage
A massive IT outage that is causing unprecedented global disruptions isn't holding up business as usual in most parts of the financial markets, though one index provider did experience complications.