Asia kicks off the last full trading week of 2023 on Monday, with the U.S. Federal Reserve-fueled surge in risk appetite from last week losing steam and investors gearing up for the last major central bank meeting of the year from Japan.
Bongbong Marcos heads back to PH after Asean-Japan meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left Japan and headed back to the Philippines on Monday night (7:15 p.m.). Marcos wrapped up his four day trip in Tokyo for the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of Asean-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.
Stock market today: World shares are mostly lower as Bank of Japan meets, China property shares fall
World shares were mostly lower on Monday, while U.S. futures and oil prices edged higher. Germany’s DAX slipped 0.3% to 16,699.58 and in Paris, the CAC40 fell 0.5% to 4,066.69. Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.
Japanese steel company purchasing Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion
The United States Steel Corporation is being purchased by the Nippon Steel Corporation, the largest steelmaker in Japan. The companies announced the news of t
North Korea test fires ballistic missile with potential to reach entire US, Japan says
North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday morning in what analysts said indicated the growing reliability of the reclusive state’s illegal weapons program.
North Korea’s Missiles Can Reach the U.S., Japan Says, but Kim Jong Un Wants to Perfect Them
Pyongyang needs to strengthen its intercontinental ballistic missiles, weapons experts say, as its regional threats rise.
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan’s Defense Ministry
North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The Japanese have warned vessels to alert Japan’s Coast Guard if they spot a fallen object, but not approach it. Vessels in the area have been asked to pay attention to future information.
Thailand eyes Japanese investors and tech talent for digital economy boom
Thailand hopes to attract Japanese investors and digital talent, especially in data centres and cloud services, to bolster its digital economy.
Japan business lobby head: BOJ must normalise monetary policy as soon as possible
Japan business lobby Keidanren chief Masakazu Tokura said on Monday the Bank of Japan must normalise monetary policy as early as possible, amid speculation the central bank could shift away from more than a decade of stimulus policy in the coming months.
Indonesia secures Japan’s support for 24 energy transition projects
Indonesia obtained Japan’s support for 24 energy transition projects during the inaugural summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) in Tokyo on …