Tag: Asian

Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after stocks advanced on Wall Street and yields jumped in the U.S. bond market as election-related issues swayed markets worldwide. U.S. futures fell and oil prices rose. The Japanese yen fell to near a fresh 38-year low, reaching 161.67 yen to the dollar early Tuesday. Tokyo’s […]

Asian stocks log modest gains as economic data are mixed for Japan and China

Asian stocks were mostly higher on Monday after Japan and China reported data reflecting relatively sluggish growth for Asia’s two largest economies. The euro rose after the far-right National Rally gained a strong lead in first-round legislative elections, while the Japanese yen fell, trading at about 161 yen to the dollar. U.S. futures and oil […]

North Korea blames South Korea, U.S. and Japan ties as Asian version of NATO

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into “the Asian version of NATO”. On Thursday, the three countries began large-scale […]

McCarthy’s congressional replacement brings Asian representation to a deep-red California district

Over the past year, Roy Sekine volunteered and helped organize fundraisers to ensure that Vince Fong became the first Asian American congressman to represent his hometown of Bakersfield in California’s 20th District, which covers the state’s deeply conservative farm belt. Sekine, who’s Japanese American and a retired technology services supervisor, said he believes Fong embodies […]

Asian shares advance ahead of U.S. inflation report

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares gained Friday as traders looked ahead to a key report on inflation that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.4% to 39,583.08. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.1% to 7,768.00. South Korea’s Kospi edged 0.1% higher to 2,787.51. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng […]

Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Thursday in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday that might point the way ahead for interest rates. Benchmarks dipped more than 1% in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney. Oil prices and U.S. futures also declined. The markets’ big focus this week is on a […]

Radisson signs 10 new hotels in rapid South Asian expansion

Radisson Hotel Group announced a significant boost to its South Asian presence with the signing of 10 new hotels across four brands in just four days. The new hotels encompass a diverse range of Radisson Hotel Group’s brands: Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Individuals and the India-focused Radisson Individuals Retreats. The signings mark the group’s entry […]

Asian Futures Muted as Nvidia Fuels Tech Concerns: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Shares in Asia edged higher to defy a mixed day on Wall Street as speculation gained that the tech sector rally may be running out of steam. Most Read from Bloomberg Equities in South Korea, Australia and Japan advanced. Stock futures in Hong Kong pointed up as the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index, […]

Asian shares lower after Wall Street closes another winning week

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Monday after U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning week on Friday, even as Nvidia ’s stock cooled further from its startling, supernova run. U.S. futures and oil prices dropped. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index rose 0.7% to 38,869.94, making it the […]