Singapore shares closed 2.51 percent lower on Thursday, tracking overnight drop in U.S. equities after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke confirmed market fears that it may begin reducing its stimulus later this year as the economy improved.
"Iron Man 3" has grossed 400 million U.S. dollars worth of tickets in North America since it debuted more than six weeks ago, distributor Walt Disney Pictures announced on Wednesday.
Smithfield Foods Inc. on Monday reaffirmed its recommendation that its shareholders approve the takeover by Chinese meat producer Shuanghui, responding to an objection to the buyout from a major shareholder.
A large shareholder of Smithfield Foods, Inc. on Monday opposed the buyout of the world's largest pork processor by China's Shuanghui International Holdings Limited and suggested a breakup of Smithfield's business to seek greater corporate value.
An association for Australian migration service providers said Monday that new charges for visa applications may be a disincentive for people hoping to migrate to Australia, hitting families' wallets particularly hard.
Foreign fund managers have practically abandoned the Philippines as outflow of foreign portfolio investments or "hot money" from the country hit a record high.
Ultra-low budget thriller "The Purge" has overrun the North America box office with a surprisingly better-than-expected take of receipts, outperforming other rivals as it was opened to wide release over the weekend.
The Bangladeshi government Wednesday signed a deal with a Bangladesh-Malaysia joint venture to construct 11 km approach road linked up with the country's proposed longest Padma bridge.
U.S. stocks closed lower after choppy trading on Tuesday, as investors took a breather amid worries that the Federal Reserve may curtail its bond buying activities earlier than expected.
U.S. stocks retreated in choppy trading on Wednesday amid worries over the Federal Reserve's possible tapering of its asset purchases as well as lackluster global growth prospects.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday charged France-based oil and gas company Total S.A. for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is due to arrive here later on Friday for a three-day state visit to Myanmar.
South Korea's foreign debts declined in the first quarter due to a reduction in short-term debts, offsetting a rise in long-term liabilities.
The New Zealand government is to step up marketing and promotion of its education sector in key markets such as China, India, Southeast Asia and South America, it revealed in its annual Budget on Thursday.
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange finished lower on Monday, extending their decline to a third session on strength in the U.S. dollar and concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve may soon scale back its bond-buying program.
New customs data on Wednesday shows China's foreign trade is picking up. Trade volume grew by 15.7 percent year on year in April, faster than the 12.1 percent increase in March.
"Iron Man 3", the superhero sequel by American director Shane Black, took in more than 66 million U.S. dollars in its first five days...
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