India’s Industrial Ascent, Big Yolo Spenders: Saturday Asia Briefing
The week ended on a cautiously optimistic note, with Hamas releasing its first hostages, including 10 Thai nationals
2023-11-25 20:26
Black Friday Finds Picky US Shoppers Waiting for Bigger Bargains
Black Friday sales show US consumers are watching their wallets and holding out for deeper discounts, which sets
2023-11-25 06:20
Hostage Family Pressure Made Netanyahu Push Harder For Return
The release of the first group of Israeli women and children taken hostage by Hamas is — at
2023-11-25 00:28
Taylor Swift Tickets, Paris Trips and Dining Out: Consumers Splurge Even as Savings Fall
A group of US consumers has surprised companies and economists by splurging on Taylor Swift concerts, trips to
2023-11-24 19:19
Greek PM to Raise Elgin Marbles Feud With Sunak on UK Trip
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to raise the contentious issue of the Parthenon Marbles during his
2023-11-24 18:22
China Allows French, German Citizens to Enter Visa Free
China will allow citizens from countries including France, Germany and Italy to enter the country without a visa
2023-11-24 17:55
Thailand Turns to Chinese Influencers to Allay Tourist Concerns
Thailand plans to tap Chinese social-media influencers and companies like Huawei Technologies Co. and Alipay to promote the
2023-11-24 16:15
Indonesia Set for Cautious Rate Pause Amid Fragile Rupiah Gains
Indonesia’s central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady, while staying on guard against external
2023-11-23 06:22
India Resumes Visas for Canadian Citizens as Tensions Ease
India has restored online visa services to Canadian nationals in a sign that relations are improving after the
2023-11-22 19:00
Iceland Holds Rates as Volcanic Eruption Risk Clouds Outlook
Iceland’s central bank kept borrowing costs unchanged at a 14-year high for a second meeting as the risk
2023-11-22 17:55
Olive Oil Producers Turn to Tourists to Combat Soaring Costs, Extreme Weather
Maria Angela Macchia jams a 10-foot pole topped with an electric comb into the upper reaches of a
2023-11-22 17:45
Singapore’s GDP Expansion Beats, Sees 2024 Growth of 1%-3%
Singapore’s economy fared better than initially thought in the third quarter as the government forecasts that growth may
2023-11-22 10:55