Cricket-Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach's role but the 49-year-old…
Bank Indonesia signals no further rate increases
Indonesia’s central bank held interest rates unchanged yesterday, as expected, with governor Perry Warjiyo reiterating that the current benchmark level…
Banks show support for govt housing rescue plan
China’s mega banks are urging branch managers to lend to state-owned companies that buy unsold homes, offering a quick show…
Hot-pot chain eyes global growth after strong US debut
Super Hi International Holding Ltd, the international operator of China’s popular hot-pot chain Haidilao, is planning to boost its international…
Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk
Half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to…
Gamuda poised to ride on property arm’s projects in Vietnam
Gamuda Bhd’s property arm, Gamuda Land Sdn Bhd’s projects in Ho Chi Minh City should stand the company in good…
Singapore Q1 GDP up 2.7% y/y, above market forecast
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy grew 2.7% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2024, government data showed on Thursday,…
South Korea extends rate pause, raises growth outlook
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark policy rate steady for an 11th straight meeting on Thursday as the…
Ringgit slips as Fed minutes weigh on demand
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit fell at Thursday's opening as the US dollar strengthened following Federal Reserve minutes highlighting growing concerns…