Hong Kong professor jailed for groping undergraduatesHONG KONG - An expatriate professor was Thursday jailed for nine weeks for molesting two female students in his office at the University of Hong Kong. Most Asian stock markets rise amid wariness over US job losses; Shanghai up 3.2 percentHONG KONG — Asia stock markets were mostly higher Thursday but fears that rising job losses in the U.S. could derail the economic recovery kept investors on edge. European, US stocks trading flat ahead of jobs data later in weekLONDON — European stocks closed mostly flat and Wall Street zigzagged in a narrow range Wednesday as more positive economic data didn’t ease fears that stocks may have run ahead of realistic prospects for economic recovery. Jackie Chan, Jet Li add star power to Chinese propaganda film as officials try to woo youngHONG KONG — China’s staid cultural commissars are turning to the likes of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, hoping that an injection of star power into a state-funded movie about the Communist revolution will attract young Chinese normally turned off by government propaganda. Las Vegas Sands plans to raise up to $600 million in proceeds from exchangeable bonds saleLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday that it plans to raise up to $600 million in proceeds from an exchangeable bonds sale, as the casino operator looks to boost its liquidity. Europe, Asia down as valuation fears weigh on markets ahead of US openLONDON — European and Asian stocks fell Wednesday and Wall Street futures pointed down following the previous day’s sharp losses, as renewed fears about the U.S. financial sector gave investors a reason to cash out of markets some now consider overvalued. World stock markets slide after Wall Street sell-off on renewed fears for US financial sectorLONDON — European and Asian stocks fell Wednesday after an overnight sell-off on Wall Street as renewed fears about the U.S. financial sector gave investors a reason to cash out of markets many considered overvalued. World stocks slide after US sell-off amid financial fears; Europe down after Athens bomb blastHONG KONG — World stock markets pulled back Wednesday, sending Japan’s benchmark down over 2 percent, after an overnight sell-off on Wall Street amid resurgent fears about the U.S. financial sector. Asian markets slide after Wall Street sell-off amid financial fears; Nikkei sheds nearly 3 pctHONG KONG — Asian stock markets pulled back Wednesday, sending Japan’s benchmark down nearly 3 percent, after an overnight sell-off on Wall Street amid fears about the U.S. financial sector. Pilot suspended as severe turbulence hits plane on flight to IndiaHONG KONG - A Hong Kong pilot has been removed from flying duties after the plane he was piloting hit severe turbulence on a flight to Bangalore, India, his airline said Wednesday. European shares drop, Wall Street seen sliding on open on worries stocks are overvaluedLONDON — European markets dropped Tuesday and Wall Street futures pointed lower as investors worried stocks are overvalued and that an economic recovery will be only gradual. European shares drop, Asian rebound is weak as investors worry stock values not justifiedLONDON — European markets dropped Tuesday after a mild rebound in Asia, as investors worried that stocks are overvalued and that an economic recovery will be only gradual. Asian markets rebound as investors shrug off China’s latest sell-off; Hang Seng up 0.6 percentSHANGHAI — Most Asian markets rebounded on Tuesday, with China’s key index edging up after tumbling the previous day, as investors weighed prospects for a global economic recovery. European markets opened lower. Europe, Asia head lower as Chinese stocks tumble nearly 7 percentLONDON — European shares fell Monday after Chinese stocks plunged nearly 7 percent and Japanese shares weakened after that nation’s opposition party came to power in a landslide victory. Former US vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin making first trip to Asia in late SeptemberHONG KONG — Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, once questioned about her lack of foreign policy experience, will make her first trip to Asia in September. Asian markets head lower as Chinese stocks tumble nearly 7 pct; European shares mixedHONG KONG — Asian markets sank Monday as Chinese stocks plunged nearly 7 percent and Japanese shares weakened after the country’s opposition party came to power in a landslide victory. European stocks were mixed in early trade. Asian markets head lower as Chinese stocks tumble over 5 pct; Tokyo down after electionsHONG KONG — Asian markets headed lower Monday, with Chinese shares tumbling over 5 percent and Japanese stocks edging down after the country’s opposition party came to power in a landslide victory. World markets higher as earnings, data suggest consumer spending is slowly recoveringLONDON — World stocks rose Friday, as strong earnings from consumer goods companies and a rise in European economic confidence suggested that household spending may slowly be picking up amid the economic downturn. Asian stock markets mostly higher amid optimism about recovery but China stocks weighHONG KONG — Asian stocks were modestly higher Friday, but worries about tighter government policies sent China’s markets lower for a second day. Major European bourses opened higher. European stocks steady despite Asian slip as investors brush off strong economic dataLONDON — European stocks held steady Thursday despite losses in Asia, as investors brushed off a string of upbeat economic figures on fears any recovery may not prove sustainable. Asian markets fall on word China plans to curb capacity in steel, cement industriesBANGKOK — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday after China said it will curb overcapacity and excessive investment in industries such as steel and cement, adding to worries about whether a global economic recovery is sustainable. European shares opened flat to slightly higher. European stocks slip despite Asia gains as investors hesitant to assume lasting recoveryLONDON — European stocks edged lower on Wednesday as upbeat German and U.S. economic data were not enough to convince investors that the global recovery can last beyond the short-term. Asian shares rose. Rebounding US consumer confidence lifts World markets, but China uncertainty lingersTOKYO — World stocks posted modest gains Wednesday, lifted by rising U.S. consumer confidence and a healing housing market that sent Wall Street higher overnight. Rebounding US consumer confidence lifts Asian stocks, but China uncertainty lingersTOKYO — Asian stocks posted modest gains Wednesday, lifted by rising U.S. consumer confidence and a healing housing market that sent Wall Street higher overnight. World stocks slide as investors tread cautiously; China off 2.6 percent on recovery fearsLONDON — World stocks dropped, with Europe taking its cue from a 2.6 percent slump in China’s main index, as investors became uneasy over recent gains and looked to U.S. data later Tuesday for more direction. Asia stocks slide as investors tread cautiously; China off 2.5 percent on recovery fearsHONG KONG — Asian stocks dropped Tuesday, with China’s main index tumbling about 2.5 percent, as investors tread cautiously after a series of gains and looked for more signs of economic recovery. Asia stocks slide as investors tread cautiously; China off 3.5 pct on recovery fearsHONG KONG — Asian stocks dropped Monday, with China’s main index tumbling more than 3 percent, as investors tread cautiously after a series of gains and looked for more signs of economic recovery. Spitting image: Gritty Chinese city cleans up its act, seeks to win ‘civilized’ awardGUANGZHOU, China — Government-backed neighborhood groups are going door-to-door in south China’s gritty business capital with a set of simple requests: Please stop spitting in public, cutting in bus lines and talking loudly in the streets. Bernanke continues to give world stocks a lift; Tokyo leads advance with 3 percent gainLONDON — World stock markets rose Monday after upbeat comments from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke and further signs of an improvement in the U.S. housing market. World stock markets jump after Fed chairman’s comments, housing data; Tokyo up over 3 pctHONG KONG — World stock markets jumped Monday as upbeat comments from the Federal Reserve’s chairman and signs the U.S. housing industry was healing strengthened confidence in a global recovery. |
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