Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices fell after U.S.

People walk inside the Korea Exchange (KRX) building, as stock markets in Asia as a whole have been affected by the intensifying political turmoil over president Yoon Suk Yeol’s role in martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 9, 2024.

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Is the Swiss Franc going up or down against the Hong Kong Dollar? A: Today's exchange rate (8.5486) is higher compared to yesterday's rate (8.5341). Q: What is 50 Swiss Francs in Hong Kong Dollars?

Is the Yuan going up or down against the Hong Kong Dollar? A: Today's exchange rate (1.0624) is higher compared to yesterday's rate (1.0623). Q: What is 50 Yuan in Hong Kong Dollars? A ...

Israel's cabinet has postponed a key vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until Saturday, with a smaller security cabinet vote scheduled for Friday, according to a report by CNN. As per an ...

Wall Street is pointing slightly lower in early trading but is on track to close the week with solid gains on healthy quarterly earnings reports from large U.S. corporations.

The dividend yield of Chinese firms stood at 2.8% at the end of 2024, the highest in 8 years: LSEG data Read more at straitstimes.com.

Korea Zinc held a special shareholders' meeting on Thursday to elect new board members, opening another chapter in a bitter four-month takeover battle for the world's top refined zinc producer.

European markets open higher while Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariffs raised uncertainty in Chinese markets. Trump said Tuesday he was considering a

Four of Macau’s six casino names saw a year-on-year retreat in stock value in 2024. They are the Hong Kong-listed: Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd; Sands China Ltd; Wynn Macau Ltd; and Melco International Development Ltd, parent of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd.

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Tuesday, as investors awaited greater clarity on policies of U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.66% to end the day at 8,402.40.