Tech drives initial rally, but stock traders cautious after weak US data Divergent views among Fed officials clouds outlook for December rate cut RBA refrains from rate cut, as widely expected TOKYO, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Asian stock markets from Tokyo to Taipei and Seoul retreated from all-time highs on Tuesday, with investors booking profits…
Home » ASIA » Ho Chi Minh City Joins Bangkok, Hong Kong, Istanbul in Seeing Phenomenal Rise in Global Tourism, Attracting Multi Million Visitors This Year Published on November 3, 2025 By: Tuhin Sarkar Ho Chi Minh City joins the ranks of global tourism giants like Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Istanbul, witnessing a phenomenal rise…
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the announcement on Monday, ending a prolonged Covid-19-era freeze that left Canada off China’s outbound tour lists, even as group travel resumed to more than 130 other destinations. Mao said the decision was taken after “comprehensive” consideration of Chinese travellers’ demands and destination safety. “The move will further…
US president claims China, Russia have carried out secret nuclear weapon tests as he seeks to justify return to testing. China has denied it has been secretly testing nuclear weapons, refuting a claim from United States President Donald Trump. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning insisted on Monday that Beijing has not broken the informal…
Published on November 3, 2025 Contrary to most advertisements, which promote speed, luxury, and excitement, Cathay Pacific is taking a new introspective direction. For this airline based in Hong Kong, new short film, Slowly Explore, Fully Inspired, seeks to restore an appreciation for how travelers spend time in a destination. While this marketing piece emphasizes…
Asia’s manufacturing hit by weak U.S. demand, Trump’s tariffs China’s economy loses momentum, PMIs show slower growth Trump-Xi tariff truce offers limited relief, deeper issues remain Nov 3 (Reuters) – Asia’s big manufacturing hubs struggled to fire up in October, business surveys showed on Monday, as weak U.S. demand and tariffs under President Donald Trump…
Item 1 of 2 A boy stands in front of houses damaged by a deadly earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, at Masud village in Nurgal district, Kunar province, Afghanistan, September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib [1/2]A boy stands in front of houses damaged by a deadly earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s Kunar and Nangarhar…
Asia stocks hover near highest since February 2021 Dollar firms after hawkish tilt from some Fed policymakers Earnings focus now to be on tech firms Japan closes for holiday, trading in Asia likely to be muted SINGAPORE, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose on Monday as the U.S.-China trade truce and soaring spending on…
Published on November 3, 2025 The 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China started with a radiant celebration. Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen lit the flame of unity and excellence. With the shimmering backdrop of Victoria Harbour and the shared rhythm of a region moving forward, the torch relay started simultaneously at…
Returning to Tokyo International Film Festival 15 years after she won best actress for Buddha Mountain in 2010, Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing is winning plaudits for her distinctly unglamorous turn in competition entry Mother Bhumi. Borderline unrecognizable as a single-mother-cum-farmer-cum-spiritual healer in an ethnic and religious melting pot of a rural Malaysian village, Fan carries…