World China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability JAKARTA: China and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen economic ties and maintain peace and stability in the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:41am
Markets China’s yuan firms on soft dollar, PBOC support SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slightly firmed on Thursday against a softer US dollar as investors stepped back to assess... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:36am
Technology ABB beats forecasts with first quarter earnings ZURICH: ABB reported better than expected profit at the start of the year, the Swiss engineering company said on... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:34am
Markets China’s March aluminium imports jump 90% on-year, customs data show BEIJING: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and products jumped 89.8% at 380,000 metric tons in March, customs... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:30am
Markets Gold shines as geopolitical tensions offset easing US rate-cut bets Gold prices climbed on Thursday, as risks of a widening Middle East conflict raised bullion’s safe-haven appeal,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:28am
Sports Champions League exit not the end of Arsenal’s season, says Arteta Arsenal’s players have been stung by their Champions League quarter-finals exit on Wednesday but manager Mikel... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:22am
Markets China stocks track Asian markets higher SHANGHAI: China stocks tracked other Asian markets higher on Thursday, as investors assessed US interest rate... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:11am
World IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1bn stake in Indonesian lender, sources say SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Abu Dhabi’s largest Islamic bank is in talks to buy a minority stake valued at around $1.1... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Markets South Korea’s KFA tenders for up to 69,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 69,000... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Technology Nokia sees stronger H2 after Q1 comparable profit grows less than expected Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia reported on Thursday a smaller rise than expected in first-quarter comparable... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Technology TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations TAIPEI: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:52am
Technology Apple plans to invest more than $250mn to expand Singapore campus SINGAPORE: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations in Ang Mo... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:49am
World Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall reopens for tributes after fatal stabbings SYDNEY: Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall on Thursday reopened for the first time since a man with a knife killed six... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:37am
World EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:34am
Markets Asia stocks mixed as soaring dollar pauses SINGAPORE: Asian stocks crept higher in a mixed session on Thursday, while the dollar took a breather and bond... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:25am
Markets Indian rupee pressured by Fed rate outlook, helped by dip in oil prices MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed on Thursday amid expectations that US interest rates will... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Markets India bond yields may inch down as oil, Treasury yields dip MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields may edge lower in early trading on Thursday as oil prices as well as US... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:12am
Markets Australia shares rebound as mining, bank stocks rally; jobs data in focus Australian shares inched up on Thursday after five sessions of losses, buoyed by miners on rising underlying iron... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:10am