Asia markets mixed as investors look to inflation data across the region
Singapore’s August inflation figures are expected Monday, while Australia will release its inflation data on Wednesday and Japan on Friday for the Tokyo region.
Thailand’s new prime minister boosts optimism, but his populist policies pose fiscal risks
Srettha, Pheu Thai’s choice for leader, was appointed prime minister on Aug. 22 and is hoped to bring stability to Thailand’s economy and business environment.
Indonesia’s EV ambitions could help boost investments in the rest of Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s EV development is poised to be the “gateway” for further investments in ASEAN, and could play a major role in building the region’s EV ecosystem.
People want sustainable travel, which spells opportunities for ‘green investments’
The United Nations World Tourism Organization says green investing opportunities exist across the tourism industry, from sustainable buildings to technology and workplace training, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli.
Is this vessel the future of shipping? Shipping giant Maersk is banking on it
Shipping giant Maersk unveiled the first green methanol-powered vessel in the world. The container ship is the first step for the heavily polluting shipping industry.
Goldman expects ‘healthy’ growth at these 3 Indian banking stocks – giving one nearly 50% upside
The investment bank’s bullish stance is also mirrored by its outlook on India’s economy.
This chip stock has a ‘50% margin’ which rivals could struggle to catch up with, portfolio manager says
North of South Capital’s Kamil Dimmich talks about investing in global stocks such as chip giant TSMC, Chinese tech behemoth Alibaba and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics.
Workers with Canadian union Unifor vote in favor of Ford contract
Unifor chose one of the Detroit Three as a “target” to negotiate with first in a bargaining tactic used to set the tone for deals with other companies.
Credit card losses are rising at the fastest pace since the Great Financial Crisis
Goldman Sachs predicts credit card losses will continue to climb through the end of 2024 or early 2025 for most issuers.
I took a 2-day vow of silence and stopped using my phone—here’s the No. 1 thing it taught me about happiness
Inspired by the University of Pennsylvania “monk class,” I put my phone in a drawer and stopped talking for 48 hours. It helped me learn a lesson on happiness.
