Economy

Good news from China could boost materials shares

As China has taken measures to stimulate its economy, its economic data have turned more upbeat which in turn could aid global growth.

Apr 27, 2019

By Reuters

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China seeks to allay fears over Belt and Road debt risks

Chinese President Xi Jinping's brainchild, the Belt an Road initiative, is riddled with heavy dissension, according to participant countries.

Apr 26, 2019

By Reuters

China's Xi Jinping says Belt and Road Initiative needs to reject protectionism, 30 leaders agree to support

PM Lee to attend Beijing's Belt and Road Forum for the first time

Singapore seeks to play a constructive role in financial services, third-country investments and human resources development

Apr 25, 2019

By Shreya Vishwanath

Mnuchin says hopes U.S.-China trade talks nearing 'final round'

The United States is seeking sweeping changes to China's economic and trade policies.

Apr 14, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore central bank seen keeping policy on hold amid trade woes

The central bank increased the slope of the policy band twice last year in efforts to control rising price pressures and strengthen its currency - its first such tightening moves in six years.

Apr 6, 2019

By Reuters

Theresa May confident British hospital is exploring all options for terminally ill Charlie Gard

Brexit delay law approved by UK's House of Commons

Any further delay to Britain's exit would need unanimous approval from EU leaders.

Apr 4, 2019

By Reuters

Roberto Azevedo, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), gestures at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, April 2, 2019. The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global trade growth this year from 3.7 pe

WTO chief stresses urgency of easing trade tensions

The world needs the rules-based trading system to play its full role in facilitating trade flows and providing stability in international economic relations.

Apr 3, 2019

By IANS

Tax fraud in Britain 'funded' Al-Qaeda

A web of secrecy still binds this investigation, which was led by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Special Branch, and prevents the story from being told in full.

Apr 1, 2019

By IANS

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks to reporters at the Government House in Bangkok Aug. 18, 2015. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday promised the authorities would quickly track down those responsible for the central Bangkok bombing, which he describe

Thai markets expected to rise after pro-army party leads in election

Trailing with 6.90 million votes was Pheu Thai, a party linked to exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Mar 25, 2019

By Reuters

Investors monitor stock market prices in Kuala Lumpur

Asian stocks up as Sino-U.S. trade talks in focus, dollar supported

A summit to seal a trade deal between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will not happen at the end of March.

Mar 15, 2019

By Reuters

China industrial output growth falls to 17-year low, but investment picks up

Industrial output rose 5.3 percent in January-February, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.

Mar 14, 2019

By Reuters

Conservative Party slogan sign falls apart during disastrous Theresa May speech

Brexit talks deadlocked before vote on May's deal

Talks will resume between May and Juncker on Monday with the aim of securing changes to the deal before Tuesday's vote.

Mar 11, 2019

By IANS

Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave EU and Union flags opposite the Houses of Parliament, in London

Brexit 'airbags' being tested by business with 40 days to exit day - KPMG

The Bank of England has said the hit to the economy from a disorderly Brexit could be harder than that of the global financial crisis a decade ago.

Feb 17, 2019

By Reuters

Trump Tax Plan: Early Federal Tax Returns Show Smaller Refunds In 2019 Compared To 2018

The IRS stated that there were 12.4 percent fewer tax returns received from 2018, as well as a 25.8 percent dip in the number of returns processed.

Feb 11, 2019

By Bobby Ilich

Japan's modest household spending, wages growth point to fragile outlook

Many analysts see a gloomy outlook as slowing global demand, trade protectionism and volatile markets give companies plenty of excuses to put off further wage hikes.

Feb 8, 2019

By Reuters