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An Asian city is named the safest destination in the world for travelers
Singapore is the world’s safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors such as crime, healthcare quality and risks of natural disasters, ascribed safety scores from 0 to 100 — with the safest cities receiving the lowest scores. Based on the study’s assessment, Singapore scored 0 points. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set for higher open, tracking Wall Street gains
A general view of the Lotte tower amid the the Seoul city skyline and Han river during sunset. Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street. Futures for Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 stood at 7,956, slightly higher than the index’s last close of 7,931.7. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets higher just after S&P 500, Nasdaq near at all-time large
Sydney Constructing get from Cremorne Level. Brook Attakorn | Moment | Getty Visuals Asia-Pacific markets opened increased on Tuesday, monitoring gains on Wall Street that noticed each the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite achieving new highs. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose .42% in its initially hour of trade, whilst the Topix inched up .16%. The Kospi […]
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McDonald’s shortens breakfast hrs in Australia in reaction to nationwide egg lack
A signal for the U.S. fast foods restaurant chain McDonald’s is noticed. Yves Herman | Reuters Australia is experiencing an egg provide crunch many thanks to chook flu outbreaks — and it is led McDonald’s to trim breakfast hrs by 90 minutes, also pushing supermarkets to prohibit purchases to two cartons for each shopper. Australia […]
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Australia’s central lender says plan is restrictive, causing homes discomfort
Australia’s central financial institution said on Wednesday that financial plan was restrictive with the present funds price causing economic pain for a lot of homes, but it could not rule out even further tightening if necessary to tame inflation. Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Photographs Australia’s central bank said on Wednesday that monetary policy was restrictive with the current income rate causing financial pain for […]
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Australia drops case against Elon Musk’s social media platform X over church stabbing footage
Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Apu Gomes | Getty Images Australia on Wednesday announced it had dropped its legal battle against Elon Musk’s X to have graphic footage […]
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India stocks steady after massive declines as investors digest election results; broader Asia markets mixed
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he arrives at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2024. Adnan Abidi | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday, with stocks in India stabilizing after a heavy sell-off in the previous session as investors assessed India’s election results. The Nifty 50 index edged […]
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The best banks in the Asia-Pacific region, according to customers
SINGAPORE — Customers in Asia-Pacific have picked their favorite banks as lenders scramble to meet consumer expectations in a fast-changing environment. After a prolonged period of high inflation — and interest rates — banks in the region are starting to navigate the global trend of lower rates. They’re also facing technological innovation that has the […]
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India’s Nifty plummets 3.5% to lead Asia markets lower as election vote counting kicks off
A woman walks past Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) office in Mumbai, India, 18 July, 2022. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images India stocks slumped to lead Asia markets lower Tuesday, as the country started counting votes for its 2024 general election. The world’s most populous country started counting votes at 8 a.m. local time, with […]
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Asia markets poised to open up generally greater forward of China information
Signage for the Shanghai Stock Trade in Pudong’s Lujiazui Money District in Shanghai, China, on Jan. 29, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Photos Most significant Asia-Pacific stock marketplaces had been established to open up bigger Monday in advance of a private survey on China’s producing sector. The Caixin production survey will stick to official […]
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