Hong Kong's unemployment rate held steady at 2.9% from September to November, with the city's labour chief anticipating a tight labour market despite challenging external conditions. (Photo: HRD)
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Hong Kong Investing & Markets

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate holds steady at 2.9%

  • Post Date 12/20/2023

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate has maintained its position at 2.9%, signaling a stable yet tight labour market in the city. This news comes from the [more…]

Affirm announced its expanded partnership with Walmart, enabling customers to utilize Affirm's buy now, pay later feature at over 4,500 self-checkout kiosks across the U.S. (Photo: Affirm)
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Business U.S.

Affirm’s stock surges as partnership with Walmart expands to self-checkout kiosks

  • Post Date 12/19/2023

Affirm Holdings experienced a significant surge in its stock price, soaring over 15% following the announcement of an expansion in its partnership with retail giant [more…]

On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan unanimously decided to maintain its -0.1% interest rate and continue its yield curve policy. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Investing & Markets Japan

Bank of Japan maintains negative interest rate policy

  • Post Date 12/19/2023

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to maintain its long-standing easy credit policy, keeping its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged. The central bank announced [more…]

Dec. 18, 2023 - Adobe and Figma mutually agreed to terminate the cash-and-stock transaction due to the lack of a clear path for regulatory approval. (Photo: Lisa Werner | Gettty)
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Business European Union U.K. U.S.

Adobe cancels $20 billion Figma acquisition amid regulatory concerns

  • Post Date 12/18/2023

In a surprising turn of events, Adobe (ADBE) has called off its planned $20 billion acquisition of the collaboration-software company Figma. This decision comes after [more…]

Dec. 18, 2023 - North Korea launched its fifth intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this year, firing a long-range missile into the East Sea, according to the South Korean military. (Photo: Ahn Young-joon | AP)
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North Korea South Korea Trending

North Korea fires fifth ICBM this year, heightening regional tensions

  • Post Date 12/18/2023

In a show of continued defiance against international sanctions and pressure, North Korea fired a long-range missile into the East Sea on Monday, marking its [more…]