Thai growth quickens in second quarter on higher consumption, tourism
Thailand’s economic growth strengthened in the second quarter due to higher consumption, tourism and exports, official data showed on Monday.
Japan, Tokyo governments target $4.7 billion valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO, Reuters reports
Japan’s national and Tokyo governments aim for a 700 billion yen valuation for Tokyo Metro’s IPO by late October, the largest in nearly six years, sources say.
In major policy shift, Singapore announces unemployment support scheme
The scheme will give laid off workers up to SG$6000 (USD$4,561) per month for six months, subject to conditions.
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street ‘dress rehearsal’
Markets were reassured that Japan’s central bank will not raise rates in a volatile environment and that the U.S. economy isn’t on the verge of a recession.
Asia markets mixed as investors await a slew of inflation data and central bank decisions this week
Traders will watch out for central bank releases, including the Bank of Korea’s rate decision and minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s August meeting.
Planning a luxury trip to Singapore? Here’s where to stay, shop and eat
From Raffles Hotel Singapore to the three-Michelin-starred Odette, CNBC’s “First Class” series shows you why Singapore is synonymous with luxury
China wants to slow its bond rally. Here’s how markets are betting it will turn out
Strategists and analysts gave a range of where yields could fall, and other factors that could affect the market.
S&P 500, Nasdaq post eighth positive session as stocks extend their winning run: Live updates
The S&P 500 is coming off its best week of 2024.
Elon Musk’s rightward turn includes a fringe fascination: Civil war
Musk has posted about an impending civil war on his social media platform X at least eight times in the past 10 months. Some warn it’s dangerous rhetoric.
