Tokyo stocks jumped 2.28 percent on Wednesday to close at their highest level in nearly three years thanks to a weaker yen and receding concerns over Europe's debt crisis.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up 247.23 points at 11,113.95, its highest finish since April 2010, while the Topix index of all first-section shares rose 1.51 percent, or 13.91 points, to 934.67.
The wife of tech billionaire Forrest Li is set to acquire a mansion in one of Singapore’s most coveted residential areas, even as the luxury property market remains in a lull.
Inflation in Iran makes Britain’s cost of living crisis look like a picnic.
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has ordered employees to leave their political opinions at home after sacking "disruptive" protesting employees.
The fashion after-party fixture takes WWD behind the scenes at her Coachella debut.
Hezbollah has launched a series of drone strikes against Israeli military bases, in its deepest attack inside Israel since the start of the war in Gaza.
Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.
At least two people were killed in a road traffic accident involving multiple vehicles at the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 4. Read on.
As Leicester City close in on an immediate return to the Premier League, the uncomfortable question looms large: is this the end of the fairy tale for Jamie Vardy?
The #Fitspo series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: Charge SG founder Vanessa Oh.
The 'Euphoria' actress poked fun at her appearance in an Instagram post while enjoying a getaway with friends
Before we find fault with Manchester United after reaching the FA Cup final, and there is plenty of it to go around, it is worth considering what would constitute an appropriate response to winning a penalty shoot-out in a match they had deserved to lose?
Two Malaysian military helicopters collided midair and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board and injuring a swimmer in a pool, authorities said. The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th anniversary celebration when the accident occurred, the navy said in a brief statement. A video circulating on social media purported to be of the incident shows several helicopters flying low in a formation.
The actor had everybody confused when he appeared on stage as presenter instead of Sean Lau
Aircraft collide during training session ahead of Royal Malaysian Navy celebrations
Victor J. Blue/ReutersOpening statements had not yet begun on Monday when former President Donald Trump dozed off for the first time.He quickly opened his eyes when defense attorney Todd Blanche slid him a note, as prosecutors prepared to kick off opening arguments in the historic trial, which hinges on accusations that the former president falsified business records over a $130,000 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels in an effort to keep her quiet as the 2016 presidential election lo
First-time Most Popular Female Artistes, Xixi Lim and He Yingying, on how they intend to celebrate after 2024 Star Awards win. Read on.
Arnel Nagal Narvaiz disappeared after he headed to work on July 1, 1994, according to the National Missing and Unified Persons System
One day apparently in early April, a Russian T-72 tank rolled into battle near Terny, in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast. The tank ran over some barbed wire, which fouled its tracks. Out of control, the tank collided with a BMP fighting vehicle.
Doctors, nurses, caregivers, and loved ones are sharing their experiences being present for the final moments of someone's life...and hearing their last words.
Fearghall Joseph Mulgrew, 25, is jailed for eight months after pleading guilty to the assault.
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