Scandals Taint Singapore’s Clean Image Complicating Succession
Singapore’s ruling party has long relied on its reputation for clean governance to win elections and attract capital
2023-07-18 13:55
China Outlines Plan to Lift Consumption With Few Details on Size
China released a plan to boost household spending on everything from electric appliances to furniture as economic growth
2023-07-18 13:47
China Developer Bonds on Cusp of Distress After Wanda Surprise
A gauge of Chinese high-yield dollar debt fell to the cusp of distress after one of the most
2023-07-18 11:27
China Property Recovery Proves Short-Lived as Industry Contracts
China’s property industry contracted again in the second quarter after a short-lived expansion in the previous three months,
2023-07-18 10:58
Oil Holds Two-Day Drop as China Angst Offsets Russia Export Cuts
Oil steadied in Asia — after dropping almost 4% over the previous two sessions — as concerns over
2023-07-18 09:15
Australia’s Victoria State Cancels Hosting of 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after costs blew out
2023-07-18 08:28
Microsoft-Activision Deal Poised to Close Later Than Planned
Microsoft Corp. and Activision Blizzard Inc. are nearing the finish line on their $69 billion deal, but aren’t
2023-07-18 07:22
An $880 Billion Fund Is Shorting Japan’s Key Bonds In BOJ Bet
Brendan Murphy is shorting 10-year Japanese government bond futures on a wager that it’s only a matter of
2023-07-18 07:18
Ralph Lauren Will Keep Raising Prices to Boost Brand Prestige
Ralph Lauren Corp. plans to keep lifting the average price of its products, a sign the US apparel
2023-07-18 05:47
Crypto Trading Volumes Spiked as the Market Celebrated a Court Setback for the SEC
Parts of the crypto market saw frenzied trading following a break in the regulatory clouds surrounding the US
2023-07-18 03:57
Chinese Province Eases Residency Rules to Promote Equality
China’s eastern province of Zhejiang will remove restrictions on household registrations in most areas except for the capital
2023-07-17 23:16
Vietnam Central Bank Going Slow on Rate-Cut Calls Amid Risks
A month or so ago, Vietnam’s central bankers were rushing to ease monetary policy, sometimes within hours of
2023-07-17 16:59