Tokyo stocks fell 1.02 percent Thursday morning after a three-day holiday, tracking declines on Wall Street which reacted to poor US jobs data and a warning from the Federal Reserve chief on high equity valuations.
The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 199.81 points to 19,331.82 by the break, while the Topix index of all first-section issues was down 0.64 percent, or 10.15 points, to 1,575.46.
KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed outlets in the country, citing challenging economic conditions, after local media reported that the closings were because of boycotts over the fast food chain's perceived links to Israel. Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in Malaysia, said it temporarily closed KFC outlets "in response to challenging economic conditions".
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China has built up a $170bn (£135bn) stockpile of gold after a record buying spree, in a move that has raised fears Beijing is preparing its economy for a possible conflict over Taiwan.
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Yang Xiaoming was kicked from the National People's Congress earlier this month. He was in charge of the team that created the Sinopharm vaccine.
The procedure, which rejuvinates skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles, gained popularity after Kim Kardashian got a vampire facial during an episode of Kim and Kourtney Take Miami
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Senior lawyer Datuk Seri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos insists that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should not be too quick to take legal action, as criticism is common in politics. This comes following pressure by certain quarters calling for Anwar to sue Bloomberg over its ‘Johor casino’ article. The post Lawyer says PM should not be too hasty as calls to sue over Johor casino article mount appeared first on Twentytwo13.
A suspect is also dead and two women face questions over one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement for years.
With tourists struggling to access the two primary digital payment apps, Alipay and WeChat pay, Beijing has put measures in place to make cash payments easier
Ethan Hawke was nominated at the 2002 Oscars for best supporting actor for his performance in Antoine Fuqua’s crime thriller “Training Day.” He lost the prize to Jim Broadbent (“Iris”), but he immediately got some much-needed perspective from his “Training Day” co-star Denzel Washington, who happened to win the Oscar that same night for best …
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The former president also told "Smartless" podcast hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes what had surprised him about the GOP.
The Pentagon is building up more bases in Luzon, the northernmost big island of The Philippines. The latest moves could have big implications, as Chinese hoarding of gold is thought by some to indicate that Beijing is preparing to move on Taiwan.
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Hong Kong Transgender activist Henry Tse received his new Hong Kong identity card Monday morning after a yearslong legal battle to change the gender on his official document.
Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country's deputy prime ministers. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday confirmed the report of the resignation of Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, saying that he respected the decision, and that he has already started looking for a replacement. Srettha said it was normal that some people would be upset by the reshuffle, adding that he already sent a message to Parnpree, apologizing and thanking him for his work.
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Israel showed it can take out a key part of Iran's air defenses with a single missile. Iran has two leading options to upgrade its air defenses.
Manchester United are prepared to listen to offers for the majority of their first-team squad this summer apart from a clutch of rising stars, Telegraph Sport understands.
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