Deutsche Bank hires trio for Asia Pacific credit trading, sales
[HONG KONG] Deutsche Bank hired three for its Asia Pacific credit trading and sales desk, underscoring high demand for staff, as finance professionals shift among banks in the region. The lender hired Smit Rastogi for Asia Pacific credit trading based in Singapore and Karen Lee for Asia Pacific credit sales based in Hong Kong, according…
Read MoreAlibaba mapping app steps into local business rankings, intensifying competition
[SHANGHAI] Alibaba’s mapping app Amap is moving away from its traditional focus on navigation and encroaching into rival Meituan’s local-lifestyle territory by launching its own ranking of restaurants, hotels and tourist destinations. Alibaba and Meituan are among the prominent tech companies in China locked in a bitter battle for market share in “instant retail”, flooding…
Read MorePoland says it downed drones that violated its airspace during Russian bombardment of Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish military said early Wednesday that it had downed drones that violated its airspace as Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks on Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X that he had received a report from the Operational Command of the Army about “the shutting down of drones…
Read MoreFrance set for disruption as new PM takes office
France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday facing a day of protests that are expected to see transport, education and other services suffer disruptions in a show of grassroots anger against President Emmanuel Macron. The protests, led by a loose left-wing collective called “Block Everything”, could be a baptism of fire for…
Read MoreNato scrambles jets as Russia targets Ukraine near Polish border
Nato scrambled fighter jets early on Wednesday as Russia launched a widespread attack on Ukraine with drones and missiles. “Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have been brought to the highest state of readiness,” the operational command of the Polish armed forces said in…
Read MorePope Leo: ‘Really serious’ ramifications may result from Doha strike
Multiple global leaders released comments regarding an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas officials in Qatar. Western leaders slammed the IDF’s strike on the Qatari capital of Doha, whichtargeted senior Hamas officials during ceasefire negotiation meetings on Tuesday. Pope Leo XIV expressed concern regarding the strike and its potential ramifications. In a spoken statement, he said,…
Read MoreGaza aid flotilla says second boat ‘attacked by a drone’
Organizers of the pro-Palestinian flotilla hoping to carry aid to Gaza said late on Tuesday one of their boats was targeted by a drone attack while it was docked in Tunisian waters, the second attack on the flotilla in about 24 hours. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set off from Barcelona last week with hundreds…
Read MoreChina’s green tech firms pour billions into overseas factories
Industry giants, including Contemporary Amperex Technology, BYD and Trina Solar, have announced billions on overseas factories in more than 50 countries [HONG KONG] China’s world-leading solar, battery and electric vehicle (EV) companies have sharply increased foreign investment plans in recent years, pledging more than US$210 billion since 2022, according to new research. Chinese companies are…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Frasers Property, SingPost, HRnetGroup, LHN, Sim Leisure
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Sep 10): Frasers Property : Its chief executive officer of emerging markets, Asia, Lim Hua Tiong, will assume the additional role of CEO of Frasers Property (Thailand) effective from Oct 1, 2025. This strategic leadership transition in Thailand marks an…
Read MoreShooting incident reported in Gaza border communities
The shooting was deemed to be criminally motivated, Sdot-Negev regional council later announced. A shooting occured at the Yad Mordechai intersection in the Gaza border communities, Israel Police stated on Tuesday night. The shooting was deemed to be criminally motivated, Sdot-Negev regional council later announced. The council also noted that there have been no changes…
Read MoreApproving China embassy would be unlawful, UK government told
One of the UK’s top planning lawyers has said it would be “unlawful” for the government to grant planning permission for a Chinese “mega embassy” near the Tower of London. The opinion, from Lord Banner KC, was submitted to the government on Monday, just ahead of the final deadline for those opposed to the scheme…
Read MoreMissouri Republican Warns His Party as It Passes Gerrymandered Maps
Missouri Republican state Representative Tony Harbison rebuked his party on the state House floor for choosing to submit to President Trump’s gerrymandering demands rather than address the actual problems of their constituents. “The needs are heavy, the list is long. Our plate is full of things that we need to be doing for the people…
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