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Jan 13, 2026 - The governor criticized Trump while highlighting economic recovery, educational projects, a drop in homelessness, and high-speed rail progress in California.

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[NEW YORK] A masterpiece of the American pop art movement hits the auction block in New York next month, expected to set a new record for artist Roy...

[TOKYO] Japanese stocks' record rally is so powerful that one of their most prominent buyers is sitting on the sidelines.

Nov 29, 2025 - October’s haul set a new monthly high as Treasury data showed soaring customs receipts under President Donald Trump’s tariff program.

[SEOUL] South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged on Friday at a record low of 1.5 per cent, while voicing concern over snowballing...

Sushizanmai boss Kiyoshi Kimura paid the top price at the annual new year auction for a 243-kilogram fish caught off Japan’s northern coast.

[WASHINGTON] The US trade deficit narrowed in April as exports of services hit a record high and imports fell.

RECORD Japanese property lending is driving such a strong recovery in the world's second-largest real estate investment market that policymakers are flagging...

ANTERSELVA, ITALY, Feb 5 - Quentin Fillon Maillet is hoping to improve his shooting to give himself a chance of beating Martin Fourcade's total of seven Winter...

Oct 2, 2025 - Only 28 percent of people say they have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the media.

BUDGET furniture giant Ikea reported record high annual sales on Thursday (Oct 13) as price hikes and easing effects from the pandemic made up for supply...

India's record rice harvest is flooding the global market, pressuring prices as demand weakens and key buyers impose stricter import rules. Farmers may face...

On average each Russell Group university admits just 64 of the poorest young people per year, as measured by those receiving free school meals

An 83rd minute penalty from Ashley Barnes decides the contest. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Gold, silver prices surge

GUWAHATI, INDIA (AFP) - A rare Assam tea has sold for a world record price at auction in India, highlighting a boom for speciality teas while the industry as a...

The company has agreed with Indigo Carbon to buy a record 2.85 million soil carbon credits linked to regenerative agriculture in the United States.

[NEW YORK] A Willem de Kooning painting fetched US$66.3 million at Christie's in New York, more than double the previous auction record for the abstract...

The Dutchman shares the mark of three Austrian wins with four-time champion Alain Prost. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Jan 17, 2026

India faces a year of high government debt supply. This could keep borrowing costs up in the bond market. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget may...

This year’s total is expected to reach 125, the highest figure since the 2013 stock market integration between the TSE and the then-Osaka Securities Exchange.

The pace of new investments could slow in the year ahead and Temasek expects global growth to moderate. Read more at straitstimes.com.

[NEW YORK] The Dow and S&P 500 eked out record closing highs on Thursday, turning higher at the last minute after a Politico report that Federal Reserve...

The central bank also made a valuation gain of 12.2 billion francs on the 1,040 tonnes of gold it holds

“Kokuho' has won over critics with its lush cinematography and portrayal of the little-known world of kabuki.

Jan 15, 2026 - Its trade surplus with the United States shrank by 22 percent last year.

Economy and the arts: A article in Friday's Section A about economic problems in the arts said that an exhibition of Dan Graham's work scheduled to appear...

US job and inflation data for November will be released next week

Jan 18, 2026 - Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel announced Wednesday it had paid a nearly $2 billion fine for a giant fuel spill in the Arctic last year.

HONG KONG's home prices rose for a fifth consecutive month to hit a record high in August, official data showed, overcoming concerns an expected interest rate...

Once a week Up on the Sun features a new comic strip from punk rocker, cartoonist, and full-time dad Brad Dwyer. See the New Times print edition to check out...

Gold surges past US$4,800 an ounce to a new record high as geopolitical tensions over Greenland and Japanese debt fears fuel safe haven demand. Read more at...

STAMFORD Land Corporation expects to record a net loss for the six months ended Sep 30, 2022.

[NEW YORK] Latino voters were supposed to be Hillary Clinton's secret weapon to win the White House - but even high turnout by voters in the fastest-growing US...

Jan 17, 2026 - To buy or not to buy is not the question, say experts, who advise building a diverse portfolio. Read more at straitstimes.com.

[SEOUL] South Korea's central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to a record-low 1.50 per cent on Thursday to offset any potentially harmful economic...

[HONG KONG] A handscroll painting from the Ming dynasty by artist Wu Bin sold for US$77 million, breaking the world record sale price for ancient Chinese...

Nov 14, 2025 - A new study predicts global CO2 emissions will reach a record high in 2025, pushing the world to the 1.5°C climate change limit in just four years. Read more...

[TOKYO] Asian stocks extended their record climb on Tuesday, taking the baton from Wall Street where gains for oil companies and financials helped the Dow...

CHINA has for the second time this month raised the possibility of taxing foreign exchange transactions as record capital outflows from the world's second...

SYDNEY (BLOOMBERG, REUTERS) - Australia recorded its deadliest day in the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday (July 30) with at least 13 deaths and more than 700...

Governor Warjiyo says that BI is prepared to use its ample foreign exchange reserves to defend the currency

Los Angeles Film Festival: In the June 10 Calendar section, two articles about the Los Angeles Film Festival referred to events as taking place at Microsoft...

[NEW YORK] US crude oil exports rose to about 692,000 barrels per day in September, the highest on record, from about 657,000 bpd in the previous month,...

Indian government bonds experienced a decline on Monday. This pushed the benchmark 10-year yield towards a two-week high. Traders are factoring in significant...

The high-grade copy of Superman No. 1 is the most expensive comic book sold at auction. Read more at straitstimes.com.

David Hasselhoff to star in Hoff the Record for Dave

It promises US$26b over next 3 years; starting with 9.6 trillion won next year

There is a 60 per cent chance that El Nino would develop by the end of July and an 80 per cent chance it would do so by the end of September. Read more at...

[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan maintained its record monetary stimulus as Governor Haruhiko Kuroda seeks to spur inflation that vanished last month.

Jan 9, 2026 - Preliminary data show nearly 179,000 Chinese nationals sought asylum worldwide in 2025, with the United States receiving the vast majority of claims.

Investors are pricing in a near-certain chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in both October and December

LAUNCHES of investment funds that mimic strategies used by active managers have surged 60 per cent over the past year to cater to growing demand, with average...

The improvement apparently reflected efforts by the two countries' leaders to develop ties.

Nina Revoyr and Pamela Beere Briggs: An article last Sunday about novelist Nina Revoyr incorrectly said that documentary filmmaker Pamela Beere Briggs teaches...