In the span of just three months, Vietnam has welcomed the leaders of two major powers: first U.S. President Joe Biden in September, then Chinese president Xi Jinping this week. Xi brought a lot of economic carrots with him for his first trip to China's southern neighbor since 2017.
Japan ‘firmly watching’ FX, near-term action unlikely
Japan's finance minister said on authorities were "firmly watching" currency market moves, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comment flagging rate cuts next year may have prompted a spike in the yen against the dollar.
Japan panel backs action against SBI Securities over inflated share prices
An investigation panel recommended on Friday administrative action against Japan's largest online securities broker, SBI Securities, saying it had accepted buy orders meant to inflate companies' share prices after initial public offerings (IPOs).
Australia v Pakistan: first Test, day two – live
Pakistan have vowed to roll Australia within the hour but can Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh make a stand? Find out with Geoff Lemon. WICKET! Abdullah Shafique c Warner b Lyon 42, Pakistan 74-1 08:36 At last,
Manipur violence: Mass burial for victims of India ethnic clashes
Sixty people who were killed during ethnic clashes in India's north-eastern state of Manipur will be buried nearly eight months after the violence. Bodies of 64 people who died in the violence were handed over to their families on Thursday.
Oil markets will shift away from China as India will drive demand growth in the next 20 years, Bernstein says
"India is expected to be the most important single region driving demand growth over the next 20 years," a Bernstein note said.
US Allies Scramble Jets To Intercept China and Russia’s Nuclear Bombers
Images released by the Joint Staff of Japan's Defense Ministry captured what Tokyo said were a pair of Russian Tu-95 and a pair of Chinese H-6 nuclear-capable bombers, which flew from the Sea of Japan ...
Treasury Secretary Yellen outlines plan to improve U.S.-China ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underscored her priorities aimed at stabilizing frigid ties between the United States and China late Thursday.
China’s fiscal revenue growth gathers pace in Nov
China's fiscal revenue rose by 4.3% in November year-on-year, quickening from a 2.6% gain in October, according to Reuters calculations based on official data on Friday.
China’s economy is forecast to slow sharply in 2024, the World Bank says, calling recovery ‘fragile’
The World Bank is forecasting that China's economy will slow next year, with annual growth falling to 4.5% from 5.2% this year.