5y

HK carrier Cathay Pacific posts US$972 mil first-half loss

Figure an improvement on US$1.3 bil loss last year

5y

S’pore raises GDP forecast, export markets get Covid-19 vaccine boost

Economy set to grow up to 7%, Trade Ministry says

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6 S. Korea companies to recall 29,000 vehicles with faulty parts

Firms detect possible faulty brake parts, software failure

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Income from e-commerce transactions rises 23.3% y-o-y in Q2: Stats Dept

They were mainly driven by the manufacturing, services sectors, says chief statistician

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Wages rise in US as companies scramble for staff

Many large chains now paying US$15 an hour, a minimum level long sought by activists

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Australia’s Commonwealth Bank reports surge in profits

Country’s largest lender posts after-tax cash profits of A$8.65 billion after cutting provisions for loan losses

5y

Bursa higher as ringgit extends losses

Trade driven by continued buying in industrial products and services

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Hackers make off with record US$600 mil cryptocurrency heist

Transferring firm Poly Network tells traders to shun stolen money

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Dow, S&P 500 end at records as US infrastructure bill advances

Traders buoyant as hopes for additional investment measures offset Delta Covid-19 variant fears

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InterContinental Hotels logs 1H profits as travel picks up

Group rakes in US$48 mil compared to after-tax loss of US$210 mil a year ago

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SoftBank Group Q1 net profit down 39% on-year

3 months to June see investment giant gaining ¥761.5 bil

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Philippine economy rebounds in Q2 but faces ‘speed bumps’

GDP expands 11.8% on-year

5y

Are mega projects key to post-pandemic recovery?

So many intrinsic economic sectors need good infrastructure and utilities support, says prof