Hong Kong Mortgage Easing Is Cold Comfort to Buyers With High Rates
Hong Kong’s relaxation of residential mortgage rules may do little to spur demand from homebuyers who remain deterred
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China’s Inflation Rate Slows to Zero as Economic Woes Mount
China’s consumer inflation rate eased to zero in June while factory-gate prices fell further, underlining continued weakness in
1970-01-01 08:00
North Korea Threatens to Shoot Down US Spy Planes
North Korea accused US spy planes of violating its air space and threatened to shoot them down, ramping
1970-01-01 08:00
Rapid Descent in Ringgit Puts Malaysia’s Currency Stance to Test
The ringgit’s tumble toward a 24-year low is raising expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia will step in to
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Singapore Property Stamp Duty Collected Fell 12% From Record, Report Says
Singapore’s property stamp duty collections dropped 12% to S$5.95 billion ($4.42 billion) in the financial year ended March
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Westpac Economist Bill Evans Steps Back, Replaced by RBA’s Ellis
Westpac Banking Corp.’s Bill Evans will shift from chief economist after more than 30 years in the role
1970-01-01 08:00
Yamaha President Stresses Hydrogen as Clean Option for Future
Yamaha Motor Co. is backing hydrogen as a clean and viable option for reaching carbon neutrality and will
1970-01-01 08:00
Europe Can’t Supply Ukraine With Weapons Fast Enough, Here’s Why
“Before, we had time, but no money,” said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, head of BAE Systems Hägglunds AB, reflecting a
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Sovereign Investors Embrace Bonds and Gold, Invesco Survey Shows
The world’s sovereign investors are seeking to boost investment in bonds as yields rise, while a freeze on
1970-01-01 08:00
Yellen’s China Trip Offers Economic Guardrails in Tense Rivalry
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s two-day engagement with top officials in Beijing offered a way for the US and
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Millions of Chinese Staying Home Shackle Southeast Asian Growth
Southeast Asian nations that were counting on Chinese travelers to drive tourism revenues and their economies post-Covid are
1970-01-01 08:00
Rutte Faces No-Confidence Vote After Dutch Government’s Collapse
Dutch opposition parties have called a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Mark Rutte for Monday, putting
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