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Gautam Adani’s rollercoaster ride: From Hindenburg’s hit to historic comeback

In late January 2023, Hindenburg Research, a US-based short-selling firm, caused a stir in the financial world with its report targeting Gautam Adani, who was then Asia's wealthiest individual. The report accused Adani Group, the apples to airport conglomerate, of "brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over the course…

The Times of India

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani, reclaims Asia’s richest person spot

After a roller-coaster ride on the wealth rankings last year, Gautam Adani is back to being Asia’s wealthiest person days after India’s top court said no new probes were needed into Hindenburg Research’s bombshell allegations against the tycoon’s conglomerate.

The Times of India

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

Dec. 29, 2023-Jan. 4, 2024

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Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadow

Second- and third-generation family businesses say sustainable investments are a priority like never before.

Al Jazeera

UN tips slow and steady inflation progress in Australia

The United Nations says the world economy is in for another tough year, with Australia and other developed economies in Asia facing strong headwinds.

AAP

Revealed! EVERY Premier League player set to leave for AFCON and the Asian Cup

Several Premier League stars are set to represent their countries in Africa and Asia

FourFourTwo

California restaurant's comeback shows how outdated, false Asian stereotype of dog-eating persists

A Thai restaurant in Fresno, California, is back in operation after being wrongfully accused of abusing a dog to turn it into meat

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Asian Markets Extend New Year Retreat After Fed Minutes

Asian markets continued their disappointing start to the year Thursday, tracking another loss on Wall Street after minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting dampened hopes for an early interest rate cut.

International Business Times

What is the Red Sea crisis, and what does it mean for global trade?

Attacks by Houthi rebels along the trade route have led to firms pausing shipments, raising the possibility of a shock to the world economy

The Guardian - UK

Human activity is powering ‘a new industrial revolution’ at sea, say experts

Researchers using AI and satellite imagery find 75% of industrial fishing is not being publicly tracked, while wind turbines now outnumber oil platforms

The Guardian - UK

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, second highest in Asia: LANCET study

India registered about 12 lakh new cancer cases and 9.3 lakh deaths in 2019, becoming the second highest contributor to the disease burden in Asia for that year, according to a new study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal.

The Hindu

Asia Tracks Global Losses As Stock Traders Step Back After Rally

Asian markets fell Wednesday in line with a sell-off across most of the world as traders took their cash off the table after a blockbuster end to 2023, with eyes now on the release this week of Federal Reserve minutes and US jobs data.

International Business Times

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.

AAP

Chinese Manufacturing and Property Weakness Weigh on Asian Markets

Asian markets exhibit weakness as Chinese manufacturing and property sectors show signs of decline. U.S. futures rise and oil prices increase.

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Asian Stocks Soar as Rate Cut Speculation Surges

Get ready for an exhilarating ride as Asian shares soar to 5-month highs, fueled by mounting expectations of rate cuts. Brace yourself for market frenzy!

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Open Higher On Fed Rate Hopes

Asian stocks opened largely higher on Thursday, with Hong Kong leading the gains as investors worked on expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut rates next year.

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Al Jazeera

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

US makes a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost military, diplomatic ties in Asia as it seeks to compete with China.

The Hindu

India, Russia ink pacts on construction of future power units of Kudankulam nuclear plant

Mr. Jaishankar also said that the two sides agreed that their negotiating teams would meet by the end of January to start in-person negotiations on the free trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Zone.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Modestly Higher in Thin Holiday Trade

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are up +0.09%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are up +0.15%. Stock index futures this morning are modestly higher in thin holiday trade, with markets in Europe and parts of Asia closed for Boxing Day. Stocks are supported...

Latin Times

Chinese Chess Rocked By Cheating Rumors, Bad Behavior Scandal

Xiangqi, or Chinese chess, has been hugely popular for hundreds of years across Asia.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets advance in holiday-thinned trading but Chinese shares slip

Asian markets are mostly higher in holiday-thinned trading, with some markets in the region closed for holidays

AAP

Victory want to send off Fornaroli on high note

Socceroo Bruno Fornaroli has one game left with Melbourne Victory before heading to the Asian Cup and the A-League Men club want to send him off on a high.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after a rebound on Wall Street

Shares are mixed in Asia after several strong profit reports helped Wall Street claw back most of its sharp losses from day before

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