Japan central bank stands pat after Fed rate cut
Sep 19, 2019
Japan's central bank has opted to keep its monetary policy unchanged despite growing signs of...
Business
Japan central bank stands pat after Fed rate cut
Sep 19, 2019
Japan's central bank has opted to keep its monetary policy unchanged despite growing signs of...
World shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen slightly pending updates on restoring output at a...
Japanese officials cautious on prospects for US trade deal promised by Trump
Economy
Japan central bank stands pat after Fed rate cut
Sep 19, 2019
Japan's central bank has opted to keep its monetary policy unchanged despite growing signs of trouble that prompted the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark rate
Filipino coast guard men convicted in Taiwan fisherman death
Sep 18, 2019
A Philippine court has found eight Filipino coast guard personnel guilty of conspiring to shoot and kill a Taiwanese fisherman in a 2013 incident at sea that strained the ties of the Asian neighbors
Stocks mixed, oil down as markets await news on Saudi plant
Sep 17, 2019
World shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen slightly pending updates on restoring output at a Saudi Aramco oil processing plant damaged by an attack over the weekend
Japanese officials cautious on prospects for US trade deal
Sep 17, 2019
Japanese officials cautious on prospects for US trade deal promised by Trump
China to boost pork output as swine fever drives up prices
Sep 11, 2019
China is launching a nationwide initiative to boost pork production following a price spike blamed on a devastating outbreak of African swine fever
Thai high court affirms guilt of 2009 Pattaya rioters
Sep 11, 2019
Thailand's Supreme Court has affirmed the prison sentences of 12 members of the "Red Shirt" political movement convicted in connection with rioting that disrupted an important regional conference in 2009
Asian shares mixed as investors look ahead to rate decisions
Sep 10, 2019
Asian shares are mixed after a day of listless trading on Wall Street as investors awaited signs on global interest rates
US priest who gave out gifts in Philippines accused of abuse
Sep 9, 2019
The arrest of a Catholic priest has deeply shaken the Philippine village where he lived and revealed how allegations of sex crimes by priests are still ignored in one of the world's most Catholic countries
In Japan, a court case highlights paternity leave issues
Sep 9, 2019
A father has filed one of Japan's first cases alleging retribution after taking paternity leave
Hong Kong protesters plan march to US Embassy
Sep 8, 2019
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are set Sunday to march to the U.S. embassy to drum up international support for their months-long protests, after plans to disrupt airport transport links failed and sporadic battles with police continued overnight
Financial
Laws
Filipino coast guard men convicted in Taiwan...
Sep 18, 2019
A Philippine court has found eight Filipino coast guard personnel guilty of conspiring to shoot and...
US priest who gave out gifts in Philippines...
Sep 9, 2019
The arrest of a Catholic priest has deeply shaken the Philippine village where he lived and...
In Japan, a court case highlights paternity leave...
Sep 9, 2019
A father has filed one of Japan's first cases alleging retribution after taking paternity leave
Lam says extradition bill will end without debate...
Sep 5, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations will be...
The Latest: Hong Kong activists appeal for German...
Sep 4, 2019
Hong Kong activists are appealing to Angela Merkel for support ahead of the German chancellor's...
Latest News