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Stock market today: Asian shares slip as worries grow about Trump's tariffs

Asia shares are mostly declining as worries grow about President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on key U.S. trading partners

The Independent UK

Asian Stocks Dive, Dollar Rallies As Year Of The Snake Starts With Bite

Asian stocks tanked and the dollar surged Monday after Donald Trump signed off huge tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, and warned the European Union would be hit "pretty soon".

International Business Times

HSBC Makes Global Rollbacks As It Scales Down Operations and Other Financial Services

The financial giant also noted that the move was aimed at simplifying its internal operations and focusing on its current key strengths.

International Business Times UK

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Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains

Asia markets are mostly higher following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit reports

The Independent UK

Embracing The Year Of The Snake: A Guide To Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025

Lunar New Year, celebrated by millions across the world, marks the transition into a new year with a variety of rich traditions and customs. In 2025, the festival will begin on January 29, heralding the Year of the Snake. With celebrations lasting for 15 days, this year's festivities will offer…

International Business Times

Royal Enfield Managed To Sell Half a Million Hunter 350 Motorcycles In Just Two Years

Royal Enfield is a brand that seems to be doing a lot of things right. This has become apparent especially now, where some manufacturers are sort of losing their way, chasing all sorts of shiny things and trying to be something other than what they really are.Sure, RE’s bikes aren’t all…

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Top 10 Gifts For Prosperity In The Lunar New Year Of The Snake

The Lunar New Year festivities have just kicked off, so if you haven't bought gifts for your loved ones yet, check out this list of the best presents that not only stay true to the celebrations but also acknowledge the rich customs of Asian culture.

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Demining to democracy: how Trump’s foreign aid freeze will affect south-east Asia

US funding provides humanitarian assistance to a region vulnerable to natural disasters and support for pro-democracy activists battling repressive regimes

The Guardian - UK

Asian Markets Diverge In Thin Trade, With AI Impact In Focus

Asian equities were mixed in another holiday-thinned trading day Thursday, with investors digesting broadly positive tech earnings that came days after the upheaval caused by China's DeepSeek explosion onto the global AI scene.

International Business Times

Lunar New Year Celebrations Across Asia And Beyond

Explore Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide, from traditional rituals to vibrant festivals, uniting communities in cultural exchange.

Top News

AP PHOTOS: Lunar New Year prayers and incense usher in the Year of the Snake

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake.

The Independent UK

The Year of the Snake is underway with the Lunar New Year in Asia and around the world

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks advance ahead of the Fed's rate decision as panic over AI fades

Asian stocks have advanced in thin Lunar New Year trading following a rebound on Wall Street driven by tech stocks as the panic over Chinese AI company DeepSeek faded

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Track Wall St Bounce As Fed Decision Looms

Asian markets rose in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, where tech titans led by Nvidia recovered some of their hefty losses a day earlier as worries over Chinese AI startup DeepSeek subsided.

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Hundreds Of Millions In Asia Celebrate Year Of The Snake

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

The Independent UK

Year of the Horse: The meaning of the Lunar New Year symbol for 2026

In the Chinese zodiac, a different animal is honoured every year

The Conversation

How people will be ringing in the year of the snake

Lunar new year is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, symbolising unity, prosperity and hope for the future. It is, however, celebrated all over Asia and in the diaspora.

RideApart

Is There A Place For a Scooter Like the Hero Xoom 160 On US Roads?

While folks in the US might not give too much thought about scooters, over in Asia, these light and nimble two-wheelers are absolutely necessary. They’re quite literally everywhere—zipping through tight streets, weaving through traffic, and carrying all sorts of things scooters don’t really have any business hauling.

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The Conversation

What is the story of hongbao, the red envelopes given out at celebrations like Lunar New Year?

Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia.

The Guardian - UK

‘Sputnik moment’: $1tn wiped off US stocks after Chinese firm unveils AI chatbot

Trump calls emergence of DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ amid doubts about sustainability of western artificial intelligence boom

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Mixed As Tariff Fears Return, New AI Programme Emerges

Asian markets fluctuated Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's decision to impose huge tariffs on Colombia, in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel concerned about Irish energy costs says report — wants gov to subsidize renewables

Electricity costs in Ireland are up to two times higher than in Arizona and Taiwan, which makes Intel worry.

The Independent UK

Asian capital makes public transport completely free to combat smog

Rising smog in Bangkok linked to car emissions, with authorities aiming to reduce private car use to curb pollution

Space

Total lunar eclipse 2025: Everything you need to know about today's blood moon

The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 will be visible from Europe, Asia and western Australia on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

LiveScience

How to watch 'Asia' with David Attenborough as US streaming begins for BBC nature series

The seven-part series exploring the rich wildlife of Asia is coming to the US – here's how to watch Asia with David Attenborough online and on TV.

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