Jakarta trading mixed as investors focus on commodities and domestic growth
Indonesian markets opened Thursday with mixed performance as investors balanced stronger commodity prices against concerns over global growth and currency ...
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Seoul opens higher as technology shares lift South Korean markets
South Korean markets opened Thursday with cautious optimism as technology and export-related shares pushed the benchmark index higher during early ...
On this day in 1946: Sony Corporation was founded by Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio.
Founded in the aftermath of World War II by engineers Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio, Sony Corporation evolved from a ...
Kiran Mazumdar names niece Claire as future successor at Biocon
Indian biotechnology entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has identified her niece Claire as her future successor at Biocon, signalling a long-term leadership ...
Moscow tightens security ahead of Victory Day parade amid drone fears
Russian authorities have imposed sweeping security measures across Moscow ahead of the country’s annual Victory Day celebrations on 9 May, ...
Vietnamese banks face new competition era shaped by ESG and AI
Vietnam’s banking sector is entering a new phase of competition where size and market share alone are no longer enough ...
Anthropic expands into Wall Street with new AI agents for financial firms
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has launched a new suite of AI agents designed specifically for financial services firms, marking a ...
Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ as Washington seeks Iran agreement
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause to “Project Freedom”, the American military operation designed to guide commercial ...
Why the Africa-France summit matters for trade, investment and influence
The upcoming Africa-France Summit is being closely watched by governments, investors, and businesses seeking clearer signals about the future relationship ...
Hanoi shares edge higher as Vietnam growth outlook supports sentiment
Trading in Hanoi opened slightly higher on Wednesday as investors continued to back Vietnam’s export-driven growth story despite broader uncertainty ...