Dow futures lost 500 points as worries grew about the looming default by Evergrande, whose shares plunged to an 11-year low in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng index drops more than 3% as Evergrande shares plunge 10%, other property stocks fall
The Hang Seng index dropped 3.3% to close at 23,099.14. Shares of China Evergrande Group in the city plummeted 10.24%, after falling as much as 17% earlier. The Hang Seng Properties index dropped to a ... ( read original story ...)
Google + NFTs And Web 3.0 | Walmart’s Big Crypto News That Wasn’t
As the worldwide web transitions into what is often called Web 3.0, an internet of decentralized networks, this latest move positions Google to target Amazon’s AMZN market lead by branding itself as a ... ( read original story ...)
Peruvian-Japanese fusion dining experiences announced, limited tickets available
This fall, they will debut the Mikasa Nikkei popup dining experience series featuring the Peruvian-Japanese fusion style, Nikkei. “For this experience, I want to take you to my country without ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks sink, World’s most indebted property developer teeters on brink
Chinese South Korean and Japanese stock markets were closed on Monday with their respective countries enjoying a public holiday ... ( read original story ...)
Melco withdrawal, a GamCare ‘influx,’ & Dutch adverts: the week in numbers
CasinoBeats breaks down the numbers behind some of the industry’s most interesting stories. Today, we look back on Netherlands advertising, a Danish fine, a Yokohama withdrawal for Melco, and a “sudde ... ( read original story ...)
Light magnitude 3.2 earthquake at 12 km depth
Detailed earthquake information - overview map, magnitude, time, depth, source, shake map, list of reports. File an "I felt it" report if you felt the quake! Features interactive map, read user ... ( read original story ...)
Business news live: Asia stocks slide, Hong Kong hits 11-month low
Concerns about the health of China’s economy and Beijing’s crackdown on tech firms continues to haunt the region, with stocks in Hong Kong skidding more than 3% to their lowest in almost 11 months, ... ( read original story ...)
East Asia Wrap: Grampus put major dent in Marinos’ title bid
On the back of reaching the 2021 AFC Champions League quarter-finals, Nagoya Grampus continued their excellent week as victory over Yokohama F. Marinos saw them derail their opponents' J1 League title ... ( read original story ...)
Cardboard beds used in Tokyo Olympics to be reused for Covid-19 patients in Osaka
Osaka’s governor Hirofumi Yoshimura wants the cardboard beds from the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics to be reused for Covid-19 patients in Osaka, Japan. According to Japan Times, Yoshimura said that ... ( read original story ...)
A Hard-Line Conservative Hopes to Be Japan’s First Female Leader
Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, often talked about creating a society in which women could “shine.” Now, a year after he resigned because of il ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks, Futures Fall on China Property, Fed Risks: Markets Wrap
Stocks and U.S. equity futures fell Monday, hurt by a slump in Hong Kong property developers and jitters ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that’s expected to hint at moving toward tapering stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Shinsei Bank decides to launch defense against SBI’s takeover
As part of its defense, Shinsei plans to issue new shares to existing shareholders to dilute SBI's shareholdings, a tactic known as a poison pill. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares lead Asia lower; Tokyo and Shanghai closed
Shares fell more than 3% in Hong Kong on Monday in holiday-thinned trading in Asia, with other big markets in Tokyo and Shanghai closed. Other regional benchmarks also fell after Wall Street wrapped ... ( read original story ...)
Shinsei poison pill is acid test for Tokyo reforms
The $4 bln lender wants to thwart online rival SBI’s push for effective control by diluting the unwelcome bidder’s stake. Voting it down is a no-brainer, not least for the government: Its 22% holding ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Kono win in ruling party election likely to push Tokyo stocks higher
While anticipation of a new government has already lifted Tokyo stocks to their highest level in 31 years, many analysts think a victory by vaccination minister and pro-reform Taro Kono in the Sept. ( read original story ...)