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China may raise $850 bn in new debt over 3 years to spur growth: Report

While not the bazooka some investors had been calling for, analysts say 6 trillion yuan in extra debt in the next three years could help stabilise growth

Taiwan details record surge in Chinese fighter planes involved in war games

In a daily update on Chinese military activity around the island, Taiwan's defence ministry said it spotted 153 military aircraft, surpassing Monday's figure of 125

Key to Citi Group's regulatory woes: Staff need skills 'enhancement'

In one place, for example, the analysis cites "insufficient compliance risk management skills” among staff directly dealing with such issues. The sections of the analysis seen by Reuters did not add

Eleven's turnaround plan needs heavy lifting to stop Couche-Tard's takeover

In Japan, 7-Eleven stores have become a cultural touchstone, known for a ready supply of fresh food and everything from toothpaste to socks

Google wants US federal judge's ruling for app store to be put on hold

The judge issued the injunction on Oct 7 in a case brought by 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games, which persuaded a federal jury last year that Google was illegally monopolizing how consumers download apps

UNSC voices 'strong concern' for peacekeepers after Israeli attacks

It's the first statement by the UN's most powerful body since Israel's attacks on the positions of the peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL began last week

IMF warns global public debt to exceed $100 trillion amid spending surge

The IMF's latest Fiscal Monitor report showed global public debt will reach 93 per cent of global gross domestic product by the end of 2024 and approach 100 per cent by 2030.

Petronas' exploration in South China Sea to continue: Malaysian PM Ibrahim

This includes exploration activities in Petronas' Kasawari gas development off Sarawak state on Borneo, he told parliament

China's exports to Russia surge 15.7% in September, fastest in 9 months

"Bilateral trade has maintained a momentum of growth," Chinese state media cited Li as telling Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the time

Acting US labour secretary attempts to intervene in Boeing strike

Roughly 33,000 workers have been on strike since Sept 13, seeking a 40 per cent wage increase over four years

China sanctions Taiwan businessman Tsao, lawmaker for 'separatist' acts

Tsao is founder and former chairman of chip maker United Microelectronics Corp and has said he hoped his programmes would help train millions of civilian warriors

Tokyo Metro likely to raise $2.3 billion in Japan's biggest IPO in 6 years

One of Tokyo's two major subway operators, Tokyo Metro is set to announce the pricing later today and list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct 23

Global EV sales rise 30.5% in Sept as China shines, Europe recuperates

Chinese carmakers are seeking to grow their sales in the EU despite import duties of up to 45 per cent and amid cooling global demand for electric cars

China Resources Beverage files for $649 mn Hong Kong IPO, largest in city

China Resources Beverage's Hong Kong IPO is set to be larger than tea drinks firm Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial's $330 million raising in April

Most Asian shares track Wall Street higher, oil extends 3% losses

China accounted for the bulk of the 2024 downgrade by OPEC, as it trimmed its growth forecast for the country to 580,000 barrels per day (bpd) from 650,000 bpd

China-Europe rivalry heats up at Paris car show as EV tariffs loom

This year, they account for only about a fifth of the brands thanks to a much stronger showing from Europe's auto industry - a sign of its determination to defend its home turf

Canadian govt expells six Indian diplomats including high commissioner

Since the killing of Nijjar, a dozen people of Indian descent have been warned there was credible evidence that they could be targets of Indian agents, the official said

Crude oil falls 2% as Opec cuts oil demand growth view, China concerns

China's stimulus plans also failed to inspire investor confidence while markets continued to watch for potential Israeli attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure

Israel kills at least 21 in airstrike on Christian town in north Lebanon

So far the main focus of Israel's military operations in Lebanon has been in the south, the Bekaa Valley in the east and the suburbs of Beirut

Rice stocks increases, new season supplies to bump up inventories

India needs nearly 38 million metric tons of rice to distribute the grain for free to 800 million beneficiaries of the world's biggest food welfare programme