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Vietnam's booming economy fuels financial services demand

July 31, 2023 | 18:22

With a dynamic emerging economy, Vietnam's citizens are creating a surge in demand for consumer goods and personal finance services.

Madrid's Reguilon joins Sevilla on loan

July 06, 2019 | 10:43

Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon has joined Sevilla on loan until the end of next season, the clubs announced on Friday.

European stocks stall as 'contentious' G7 summit looms

June 07, 2018 | 09:27

European stock markets trod water on Wednesday (Jun 6) as investors girded themselves for what German Chancellor Angela Merkel called a "contentious" summit of Group of Seven nations later this week.

European stocks turn lower as political fears resurface

June 06, 2018 | 10:16

Most European stock markets turned lower towards the close on Tuesday (Jun 5) as political and trade uncertainties pushed investors to the sidelines.

Nasdaq hits fresh record on tech stocks push

June 05, 2018 | 09:26

Solid gains in tech stocks drove the Nasdaq to a fresh record on Monday (Jun 4) as markets shrugged off political turmoil in Europe and a breakdown in trade relations between major economic powers.

European stocks fall as US announces steep tariffs

June 01, 2018 | 09:21

World stocks fell on Thursday (May 31) as harsh US steel and aluminium tariffs sparked renewed fears of a global trade war.

Oil prices ease after Syria air strikes

April 17, 2018 | 09:09

Oil prices slid on Monday (Apr 16) amid relief that US-led strikes on Syria did not provoke an escalation in the conflict, easing investor fears about the security of crude oil supply.

National Enquirer paid US$30,000 for story on alleged Trump love child

April 13, 2018 | 09:46

Tabloid newspaper the National Enquirer paid US$30,000 to a former doorman at Trump Tower who claimed Donald Trump had a secret love child with his housekeeper, according to a report first published by The New Yorker on Thursday.

Trade war fears push Asian stocks lower

April 03, 2018 | 15:24

Asian stocks dropped sharply at the open on Tuesday (Apr 3), following Wall Street lower as fears of a trade war between the United States and China battered market sentiment.

Wall Street tumbles on deepening tech woes

March 29, 2018 | 09:46

Wall Street edged lower on Wednesday (Mar 28), with the Nasdaq sinking amid continued misfortunes among leading tech companies.

UK plans plastic bottle charge to tackle pollution

March 28, 2018 | 09:35

Britain on Wednesday (Mar 27) announced plans for consumers to pay a deposit on plastic bottles as part of a broader push to tackle pollution.

European stocks retreat on trade war fears

March 23, 2018 | 09:36

The world's major stock markets fell heavily on Thursday (Mar 22) as sentiment was rocked by fresh trade war fears as US President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs on at least US$50 billion on Chinese imports.

European stock markets wary of another swoop by hawkish Fed chief

March 02, 2018 | 11:08

LONDON: Stock markets wavered on Thursday (Mar 1) as the head of the US Federal Reserve delivered a fresh speech amid concern by investors over the pace of interest rate hikes.

European stocks slip, dollar climbs as Fed chief makes debut

February 28, 2018 | 09:20

European and US stock markets dipped on Tuesday (Feb 27) while the dollar rallied as investors dissected Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell's comments at his congressional debut.