Kasikornbank ditches key profit goal as Thai economy falters
Thailand’s second-largest lender Kasikornbank abandoned a key earnings target on concerns that the already weak economy may deteriorate further, denting loan demand and increasing…
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Singapore key to HSBC’s global wealth strategy, says its bank’s wealth head here
As HSBC undergoes a global overhaul of its operations, Singapore remains a key priority of the bank’s strategy to “future-proof” itself, said Ashmita Acharya, head of international wealth…
BOJ should keep raising interest rates, Deputy Governor Himino says
[KUSHIRO, Japan] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Tuesday it would be appropriate to continue raising interest rates in accordance to improvements in the economy…
Gold hovers near record high on US rate-cut hopes, soft dollar
Gold prices climbed to a more than four-month high on Tuesday (Sep 2), inching closer to the all-time high touched in April, supported by a weaker US dollar and growing expectations for a…
Westpac to hire hundreds of bankers in business lending push
The bank is expanding its presence with three new service centres in regional New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania Westpac Banking plans to hire 350 bankers and turn more to…
Asia fund beating 95% of peers is bullish on chip gear makers
Chinese chipmakers are trading at a four-year high versus their US peers, but a top fund manager still sees pockets of opportunity among their equipment suppliers. “These companies tend to…
New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler says he won't run for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York says he will not run for reelection next year, according to an interview published Monday night by The New York Times. Source link
Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, ComfortDelGro, Nio, Fu Yu Corp
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Sep 2): ST Engineering and ComfortDelGro: Transportation company ComfortDelGro (CDG)…
Japan Post Bank to launch digital yen in 2026
Japan Post Bank said it would launch a digital yen by the end of fiscal 2026 to make it more convenient for its depositors to make digital financial transactions. The move by the…
Taylor Lorenz Has the Goods (Really) on the Left’s Paid Online Influencers
There is an invisible world out there, a hidden hand, and it is driven by money. Source link
Oil settles higher on weaker US dollar and Russian supply disruptions
Global benchmark Brent crude oil settled 1 per cent higher on Monday (Sep 1), as concerns mounted that intensifying airstrikes in Russia and Ukraine could lead to supply disruptions, and…
Mizuho plans more dealmaking to become top Asia investment bank
Mizuho Financial Group is aiming to become Asia’s top investment bank by bolstering equity underwriting and M&A advisory, seeking to replicate the headways the firm has made in the US.…
Trump Is Right to Take On the Federal-Worker Unions
Labor Day should honor laborers, not unions. Source link
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to Rudy Giuliani
President Trump plans to award former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a prestigious distinction for civilians who've contributed to America's…
Putin shores up ties with India and China while U.S, EU plan way forward on Ukraine
A defiant Vladimir Putin thumbed his nose at the West by embracing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's Xi Jinping on Monday, leaving no sign of progress on Ukraine as President…
Korea Grand Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Host, Presenters, Performers, Nominees, and More
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards, including the date, venue, host, presenters, performers, nominees, and streaming details. Source link
1.2 million immigrants are gone from the U.S. labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows
It's tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California's Central Valley. Source link
Jessica Aber Cause of Death Revealed: Former Top US Attorney Appointed by Biden Died from Epilepsy in Her Sleep in Her Virginia Home
The cause of death has Jessica Aber, the ex-Biden-appointed U.S. Attorney who was found dead in her home over five months ago, has been revealed. Aber, who was found dead at her…
Asian Markets Mixed as Japan Tech Slide Offsets China AI Strength
Asian markets started the week on a mixed footing, with Japan's Nikkei weighing on regional sentiment, but Chinese markets continued their rally. The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.6% as major…
Astronomers Just Spotted a Baby Planet—And It's Still Glowing from Birth!
A young gas giant, named WISPIT 2b, was found in the multi-ringed disk surrounding a star that resembles the Sun. Studying early planetary evolution is made possible by its active…
A House committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case has withdrawn a subpoena to Robert Mueller
A House committee investigating the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case has withdrawn a subpoena to former FBI Director Robert Mueller, citing the…
Revolut begins secondary share sale at US$75 billion valuation
The deal will cement the company’s status as one of the most valuable fintechs on the planet Revolut has kicked off a process for some employees to sell their shares in the company…
Former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik tapped as U.K. economic adviser
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday appointed economist and former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik as his chief economic adviser. It's part of a staff shakeup aimed…
Airbus faces sprint to hit target after about 60 deliveries in August
Airbus needs to deliver planes at a record pace to reach its annual target after delivering about 60 aircraft in August, industry sources and analysts said on Monday (Sept 1). The world’s…