Nike holiday sales top estimates, helped by better than expected North America growth
Nike on Thursday reported holiday sales that beat estimates, helped by better than expected growth in North America.
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Wary of inflation, Taiwan central bank raises key rate in surprise move
Taiwan's central bank surprised markets by raising its policy rate on Thursday, wary of continued inflationary pressures and ahead of an expected rise in electricity prices next month.
Vietnam's president resigns, raising questions over stability
The Vietnamese Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said on Wednesday, in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt foreign investors' confidence in the country.
Will India’s long election season help Modi ‘create history’ – or throw up a last-minute surprise?
In the country’s second-longest voting exercise, 73-year-old Modi, the star campaigner of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party, will have time to pace himself at events held amid the blazing summer heat as well as stretch the opposition’s comparatively limited resources.
Thailand’s prime minister suspends national police chief on concerns of possible power struggle
Torsak Sukvimol, who was appointed to the top police post in October last year, and Surachate Hakparn, one of his deputy chiefs, were temporarily moved to inactive posts in the Office of the Prime Minister, which directly supervises the police department.
Vietnam president resigns after just one year, government says
HANOI (Reuters) -- The Vietnamese Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said on Wednesday, in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt foreign investors' confidence in the country.
Temu parent PDD's shares rise after revenue beats estimates
NEW YORK -- PDD Holdings stock climbed 2% in early trading here Wednesday after the Chinese e-commerce giant reported better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter amid overseas expansion.
Montenegro court confirms mogul known as ‘cryptocurrency king’ to be extradited to South Korea
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — An appeals court in Montenegro on Wednesday confirmed that a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” will be handed over to his native country.