Business & Finance Japan’s finance minister issues strongest warning on yen weakness TOKYO: Japan’s finance minister issued his strongest warning to date about the weakness of the yen as the currency... Published 28 Mar, 2024 07:20am
Business & Finance UBS sells $8bn of Credit Suisse assets to Apollo ZURICH: UBS has sealed the sale of Credit Suisse’s securitised products business to Apollo Global Management as part... Published 28 Mar, 2024 07:20am
World Russia says it’s hard to believe IS could have launched Moscow attack MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that it was “extremely hard to... Published 28 Mar, 2024 07:20am
World UN expert says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, calls for arms embargo GENEVA: A United Nations expert told the global body’s Human Rights Council on Tuesday that she believed that... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Business & Finance China’s Xiaomi to start deliveries of its first EV model BEIJING: China’s Xiaomi said on Tuesday it will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) model SU7 this... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets Japanese shares rise on weaker yen TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Wednesday, as a weaker yen boosted exporters, while retail investors scooped... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets Dow outperforms Wall Street in thin trading week NEW YORK: The Dow outpaced Wall Street peers in lean trading on Wednesday, boosted by strong gains in drugmaker... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Technology Oracle tops quarterly profit estimates on AI demand BENGALURU: Oracle said on Monday it is set to make a joint announcement with chip-giant Nvidia, and it beat ... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Technology Reddit may need to ramp up spending on content moderation, analysts say BENGALURU: Reddit will need to spend heavily on content moderation as it prepares for greater scrutiny as a public... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets Oil steadies on US crude inventories data NEW YORK: Oil prices were broadly level on Wednesday, after official numbers were released for US crude stockpile ... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets China stocks slump to 1-month low SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped to a one-month low on Wednesday with the Shanghai benchmark dropping below the... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets OPEC, IEA at most divided on oil demand since at least 2008 LONDON: Producer group OPEC and the International Energy Agency, the world’s most closely watched forecasters of... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
World Russia’s FSB chief accuses Ukraine, US and UK of being behind Moscow shooting MOSCOW: The director of Russia’s most powerful security agency said on Tuesday that he believed Ukraine, along ... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
World China’s top coal mining province sees production ‘stabilising’ BEIJING: China’s top coal-producing province of Shanxi intends to stabilise output of the fossil fuel this year... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets US natural gas prices lower NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Wednesday on forecasts for milder weather and less heating demand... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 ekes out gain on defensive boost PARIS: European stocks inched up to close at a record high on Wednesday helped by gains in defensive sectors, while... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
World Barrick looks to explore new gold, copper deposits in DR Congo BENGALURU: Canadian Miner Barrick Gold said on Wednesday it was ready to explore new gold and copper deposits in the... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Business & Finance Japan’s yen hits 34-year low NEW YORK: The yen dropped to its lowest level since 1990 on Wednesday before rebounding slightly after Japan’s top... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Markets India’s March gold imports set to drop MUMBAI: India’s gold imports are set to plunge by more than 90% in March from the previous month to hit their... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am
Business & Finance Asian currencies at multi-month lows as dollar steadies BENGALURU: Several currencies in emerging Asia extended losses on Wednesday to hit multi-month lows, while stocks... Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am