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Japan PM’s future in doubt after election debacle

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s future was unclear Monday after his coalition appeared to have disastrously lost its upper house majority in elections that saw strong gains by a right-wing populist party. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed almost continuously since 1955, and its partner Komeito had to win 50 seats in Sunday’s…

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Typhoon rains batter Hong Kong before Wipha weakens to severe tropical storm in Guangdong

Typhoon rains batter Hong Kong before Wipha weakens to severe tropical storm in Guangdong

Hong Kong Reuters  —  Rains from Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong on Sunday as the storm skirted southwards before making landfall on the coast of China’s Guangdong province, leaving fallen trees and scaffolding and sending over 200 people to seek refuge at temporary shelters. Hong Kong’s weather authorities downgraded the typhoon warning to a No….

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ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over A$600M

ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over A$600M

The Australian sharemarket is set to follow Wall Street’s record-setting trend, with the ASX 200 futures pointing to a positive end to the week amid U.S. economic signals and rising unemployment rates. In such a buoyant market atmosphere, investors often explore diverse opportunities, including penny stocks—an investment category that continues to intrigue despite its somewhat…

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