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7:05am, 3rd August, 2019

U.S. Defense Secretary says he favors placing missiles in Asia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Saturday that he was in favor of placing ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles in Asia relatively soon, a day after the United States withdrew from a landmark arms control treaty.

Pentagon chief says in favor of placing missiles in Asia

6:02am, 3rd August, 2019

Politics

Pentagon chief says in favor of placing missiles in Asia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Saturday that he was in favor of placing ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles in Asia relatively soon, a day after the United States withdrew from a landmark arms control treaty.

Asia stocks wobble near three-and-a-half-month low as trade worries linger

8:25pm, 14th May, 2019

Business

Asia stocks wobble near three-and-a-half-month low as trade worries linger

Asian stocks struggled near a 3-1/2-month low on Wednesday on lingering concerns over the economic impact of a U.S.-China trade war, although an overnight bounce on Wall Street helped limit the losses.

Asia shares sink to six-week low as clock ticks toward U.S. tariff hike on Chinese goods

10:13pm, 8th May, 2019

Business

Asia shares sink to six-week low as clock ticks toward U.S. tariff hike on Chinese goods

Asian shares fell to six-week lows on Thursday as tensions rose ahead of last ditch U.S.-China trade talks which could sharply alter the direction of the global economy.

Asia stocks slip, bonds rally on fears China-U.S. trade deal unraveling

9:50pm, 7th May, 2019

Business

Asia stocks slip, bonds rally on fears China-U.S. trade deal unraveling

Asian equities tracked Wall Street's slide on Wednesday, while investors switched to safe-haven government bonds, driven by fears that global growth will suffer as a potential trade deal between the United States and China appeared to be unravel...

Asia comforted as China data hint at recovery

1:53am, 17th April, 2019

Business

Asia comforted as China data hint at recovery

Asian share markets pulled ahead on Wednesday as investors were relieved after a raft of Chinese data beat expectations in a sign Beijing's policy stimulus may finally be gaining traction in the world's second-largest economy.

Asia relieved as China data point to recovery

9:50pm, 16th April, 2019

Business

Asia relieved as China data point to recovery

Asian share markets swung higher on Wednesday as a raft of Chinese data easily beat expectations in a sign Beijing's policy stimulus may finally be gaining traction in the world's second-largest economy.

Asia stocks cling to nine-month high on China hopes, Wall Street dented by earnings

1:30am, 16th April, 2019

Business

Asia stocks cling to nine-month high on China hopes, Wall Street dented by earnings

Asian stocks ticked up on Tuesday, staying near a nine-month as hopes of stabilization in the Chinese economy helped investors shrug off Wall Street's underperformance that followed disappointing bank earnings.

Nomination for top U.S. diplomat for South Asia withdrawn: White House

8:34pm, 11th April, 2019

Politics

Nomination for top U.S. diplomat for South Asia withdrawn: White House

The White House said on Thursday it had withdrawn a nomination it made to the U.S. Senate to fill the post of America's top diplomat for South Asia, a position that has remained unfilled since President Donald Trump took office in 2017.

Asia shares weighed by cautious mood, oil settles

10:49pm, 8th April, 2019

Business

Asia shares weighed by cautious mood, oil settles

Asian shares struggled to make gains on Tuesday as investors braced for key events later in the week, including the start of the U.S. earnings season and a crucial Brexit summit, while broader concerns about slowing global growth checked sentiment.

Southeast Asia should be aware of Iran's tactics to evade oil sanctions: U.S.

11:19pm, 28th March, 2019

Politics

Southeast Asia should be aware of Iran's tactics to evade oil sanctions: U.S.

The United States is keen to see that Malaysia, Singapore and others are fully aware of illicit Iranian oil shipments and the tactics Iran uses to evade sanctions, a top U.S. sanctions official said on Friday.

With Fed pause, list of potential Asia rate cutters grows

1:55am, 27th March, 2019

Business

With Fed pause, list of potential Asia rate cutters grows

A slowing global economy and abrupt end to Federal Reserve policy tightening have shifted rate cut expectations in Asia to probable from possible, with the market betting on moves by a growing list of central banks.

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

1:33am, 21st February, 2019

World

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

Taiwan on Thursday proposed a draft law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such bill, but the legislation was criticized by rights activists and conservative groups amid a heated debate over marriage equality.

Asia shares steady after Fed minutes, Aussie rallies

8:55pm, 20th February, 2019

Business

Asia shares steady after Fed minutes, Aussie rallies

Asian shares held near 4-1/2-month highs on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve minutes affirmed it would be "patient" on interest rate rises and risk assets got a lift from hopes of further progress in U.S.-China trade talks.

Asia stocks up slightly, eyes on U.S.-China talks, Fed minutes

8:31pm, 19th February, 2019

Business

Asia stocks up slightly, eyes on U.S.-China talks, Fed minutes

Asian stocks gained a tad on Wednesday after U.S-China trade talks resumed while investors awaited minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve for clues on policymakers' thinking on interest rates and its balance sheet reduction policy.

Saudi crown prince begins Asia tour with $20 billion Pakistan investment pledge

3:25am, 18th February, 2019

World

Saudi crown prince begins Asia tour with $20 billion Pakistan investment pledge

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday said Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth $20 billion during his high-profile visit to Pakistan, where tensions were flaring up with nuclear-armed rival India.

Asia shares up on optimism over trade talks, stimulus

7:45pm, 17th February, 2019

Business

Asia shares up on optimism over trade talks, stimulus

Asian share markets firmed on Monday as investors dared to hope for both progress at Sino-U.S. trade talks in Washington this week and more policy stimulus from major central banks.

Sanctions, OPEC cuts push Asia's sour crude oil prices above Brent

1:10am, 11th February, 2019

Business

Sanctions, OPEC cuts push Asia's sour crude oil prices above Brent

Middle East oil benchmarks Dubai and DME Oman have nudged above prices for Brent crude, an unusual move as U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran along with output cuts by OPEC tighten supply of medium to heavy sour oil, traders and analysts said.

Asia stocks slip on renewed anxiety over trade, growth outlook

7:57pm, 7th February, 2019

Business

Asia stocks slip on renewed anxiety over trade, growth outlook

Asian stocks slipped on Friday as investors fretted about a broadening global economic slowdown, with sentiment not helped by the absence of any positive signs for a resolution in the U.S.-China trade row.

Asia's cash-rich firms more resilient in this year's equity selloff

2:55am, 19th November, 2018

Business

Asia's cash-rich firms more resilient in this year's equity selloff

Shares of cash-rich firms in Asia have weathered this year's sell-off in much better shape than key stock indexes, a Reuters analysis showed, reinforcing views that investments in companies with strong finances safeguard returns during market cr...

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U.S. Defense Secretary says he favors placing missiles in Asia

Pentagon chief says in favor of placing missiles in Asia

Asia stocks wobble near three-and-a-half-month low as trade worries linger

Asia shares sink to six-week low as clock ticks toward U.S. tariff hike on Chinese goods

Asia stocks slip, bonds rally on fears China-U.S. trade deal unraveling

Asia comforted as China data hint at recovery

Asia relieved as China data point to recovery

Asia stocks cling to nine-month high on China hopes, Wall Street dented by earnings

Nomination for top U.S. diplomat for South Asia withdrawn: White House

Asia shares weighed by cautious mood, oil settles

Southeast Asia should be aware of Iran's tactics to evade oil sanctions: U.S.

With Fed pause, list of potential Asia rate cutters grows

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

Asia shares steady after Fed minutes, Aussie rallies

Asia stocks up slightly, eyes on U.S.-China talks, Fed minutes

Saudi crown prince begins Asia tour with $20 billion Pakistan investment pledge

Asia shares up on optimism over trade talks, stimulus

Sanctions, OPEC cuts push Asia's sour crude oil prices above Brent

Asia stocks slip on renewed anxiety over trade, growth outlook

Asia's cash-rich firms more resilient in this year's equity selloff

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