Chinese Banks Disappoint With Smaller Lending Rate Cuts
Chinese banks made a smaller-than-expected cut to their benchmark lending rate on Monday and avoided trimming the reference
2023-08-21 10:27
Baidu’s Results May Shake Optimism Over China AI: Tech Watch
Investors betting on an extension of Baidu Inc.’s market-beating rally may be due for a reality check as
2023-08-21 10:26
North Korean Hackers Take Aim at US-South Korean Joint Military Drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-launch of a strategic cruise missile from a naval vessel,
2023-08-21 10:25
World Cup-winning goal scorer Olga Carmona learns of father’s death minutes after final whistle
Spain's Olga Carmona's World Cup Celebrations have been marred by tragedy after she found that her father died just minutes after the game. The 23-year-old Real Madrid star secured a 1-0 win over England today in Sydney in the final. Carmona found out that her father died following the full-time whistle. Spanish FA said her father died just before the final got underway. Carmona posted an emotional tribute to her father after she helped her country to their first Women’s World Cup triumph. “Without knowing it, I had my star before the game started,” Carmona wrote. “I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something unique. “I know that you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace dad.” The 23-year-old had celebrated her goal on Sunday with a tribute to a friend who recently lost her mother. “I think all of us, we felt that this team had something special,” the defender said after Spain won the title. Writing on Twitter, the Spanish FA said: "We deeply regret to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father. "The footballer learnt the sad news after the World Cup final. We love you, Olga, you are part of Spanish football history. "We send out most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain. "We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football." A statement from Real Madrid read: “Real Madrid, our president and our board of directors are deeply saddened by the death of the father of our player Olga Carmona. “Real Madrid want to express our condolences and our love to Olga, her family and all her loved ones.” Carmona was named as player of the match in the final, after also scored a late winner in Spain's semi-final against Sweden. Read More Lionesses have ‘inspired millions’ despite falling short in first World Cup final Lionesses ‘won the hearts’ of fans despite World Cup defeat: ‘This is just the beginning’ Lionesses deserve honours after World Cup final run, says Labour leader Declan Rice is type of player everyone is looking for – Palace boss Roy Hodgson I’ll be there for him – Dele Alli always has friend in Spurs star Son Heung-min We won’t stop – Georgia Stanway vows England will ‘continue to break barriers’
2023-08-21 10:21
China’s Low Births, Weaker Growth Cut Infant Formula Demand, Says A2
China’s falling birth rate and sluggish economic recovery are expected to cause a double-digit decline in the country’s
2023-08-21 10:21
3 fatal Team USA flaws exposed in comeback win over Germany, and other FIBA World Cup exhibition games
The United States beat Germany 99-91 thanks to 34 points from Anthony Edwards and finished 5-0 in FIBA World Cup warm-up matches. But their flaws were still apparent as ever in Sunday's game."That fear factor is gone," said Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following the Unit...
2023-08-21 09:27
Australia’s Population to Get Older, Grow More Slowly by 2060s
Australia’s facing a major demographic shift in the coming four decades, with the number of elderly citizens predicted
2023-08-21 08:56
Ambani’s $20 Billion Financial Unit Set to Debut in Mumbai
Shares of Jio Financial Services Ltd., a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd., are set to debut in Mumbai
2023-08-21 08:55
Oil Steady After Weekly Loss on Concern Over Chinese, US Demand
Oil was steady after its first weekly loss since June, with macroenomic concerns outweighing signs of a tight
2023-08-21 08:53
South Korea’s Early Trade Data Indicate Export Gloom Continues
South Korea’s early exports kept declining in August in the latest sign of lackluster global trade. Daily shipments
2023-08-21 08:47
Argentina’s Massa Heads to US For Talks With IMF on Loans
Argentina’s economic minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa will travel to the US on Monday for talks with
2023-08-21 08:19
Taiwan’s Biggest Financial Firm Braces for Deeper China Turmoil
Taiwan’s biggest financial conglomerate has cut back on its exposure to China as it braces for any deeper
2023-08-21 08:17
