The quake, which hit when many people already were asleep in their homes, was felt in India’s capital, New Delhi, more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) away.. A strong earthquake shook northwestern …
South Korean stocks surge after new short selling ban
South Korea is prohibiting stock short-selling until June 2024, in a move that triggered a big rally for equities and increased trading volumes. The benchmark KOSPI and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ soared 5.
China urges Myanmar to cooperate on border stability amid fighting
Beijing calls on military government to ‘ensure the safety of the lives and property of Chinese border residents’.
Florida lawmakers hold special session to express support for Israel, consider new sanctions against Iran
The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session Monday that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel, while giving Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis some talking …
Iran Oil Flows Fell Sharply Last Month, Satellites Watcher Says
Iran’s oil exports dropped for a second month in October, data from a firm that analyzes satellite imagery of tanker movements show.
Philippines financial system sustains resilience in H1
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s financial system exhibited … including a possible shock in the property market. Furthermore, the universal and commercial banking industry’s solo liquidity …
‘Kill me here, but I am not going back’: An Afghan refugee in Pakistan
Shakira Aslami’s family is among thousands fearing an uncertain future as Pakistan cracks down on undocumented migrants.
Indonesia Q3 GDP slows to 4.94%; more tax breaks for home buyers announced
JAKARTA] Indonesia’s finance minister on Monday (Nov 6) lowered the government’s growth forecast for 2023 to 5.04 per cent, from 5.1 per cent previously. Read more at The Business Times.
Indonesia economy posts slowest growth in two years as exports fall
Indonesia’s economy logged solid growth in the third quarter, although it slowed more than expected to its weakest in two years as exports shrank and household spending softened.
India developers seek to cash in on soaring EV sales with residential chargers
More developers in India are putting electric vehicle chargers in parking slots of new developments, hoping to boost the value of the property and attract more buyers in a country where the charging …