Futures in the Asia-Pacific pointed to a reduce open up on Wednesday as buyers weigh economic risks.
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Asia-Pacific marketplaces poised to open up decreased just after S&P 500 closes near two-yr lows
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Japan rice crisis shows signs of easing as prices stabilize and stocks return to shelves
A worker puts konbu sea weed on rice on the riceball production line at the processing factory of Fuji Foods Co., in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan, on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Riceballs are one of the 7-Eleven Japan’s most important products, with more than 2 billion sold each year. Photographer: Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg […]
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China urges Beijing-backed development bank to focus more on Belt and Road Initiative
Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 27, 2025. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to increase its support for Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. “I hope […]
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How Ikea is doubling down on price cuts to attract cost-conscious customers
Swedish meatballs at an IKEA in Causeway Bay is listed as out of stock after after Czech authorities detected horse meat in the company’s meatballs which are supposed to make up of pork and beef only. South China Morning Post | Getty Images Ikea shoppers will see price cuts of up to 50% at many […]
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