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The Ministry of Finance's (MoF) draft proposal to impose a 20 per cent personal income tax on profits from securities trading has triggered a heated discussion among experts, market participants, and industry bodies. Critics argue that the new tax could discourage investment and hinder the growth of Vietnam&
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The US stock market is hitting record highs despite President Donald Trump's threats to impose big tariffs on numerous countries. NPR's senior business editor, Rafael Nam, joins Ayesha Rascoe to explain this unexpected phenomenon. Economists point to a solid US job market, low unemployment rate, and
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As the Indian stock market continues to grow and mature, investors are seeking effective long-term investment strategies. With the market's recent rally, several questions have emerged regarding the timing of investments, market valuations, and the right strategies for long-term wealth creation. We argue that India's structural
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Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group has been facing intense scrutiny following a massive search operation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) across 35 locations in Mumbai. The raids are linked to alleged loan fraud of around Rs 3,000 crore from Yes Bank between 2017 and 2019. The ED suspects a "
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The U.S. stock market set more records on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a trade framework that would lower proposed tariffs on Japanese imports coming to the United States. The S&P 500 added 0.8% to its all-time high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied
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KT and G, Korea's leading tobacco and e-cigarette manufacturer, has achieved a record stock high, driven by sustained domestic market dominance and opportunities for growth overseas. The company's stock peaked at 144,000 won ($104) on July 14, marking a significant increase of over 50 percent
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As the stock market continues to push into record territory, investors are once again turning their attention to so-called meme stocks, which have traditionally been driven by social media hype and online communities rather than a company's fundamental financial performance. Recent meme stocks include Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and
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Markets in Japan rallied on Wednesday following the announcement of a US-Japan trade deal, with the benchmark Topix and Nikkei 225 share gauges soaring more than 3 percent. The deal, which sets tariffs on Japanese imports at 15 percent, provided a much-needed boost to investor sentiment, which had been jittery
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U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, following a potential trade agreement between the world's No. 1 and No. 4 economies, which would lower tariffs on Japanese imports. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 469 points (1.1%), and the Nasdaq
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Warren Buffett, the world-renowned investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has been shedding his holdings in US banks, sparking concerns about the sector's future. Despite Goldman Sachs and Citigroup reporting strong profits, Buffett's move signals a cautious outlook on banking. Analysts believe that Trump's
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Analysts expect the stock market to continue its positive trend due to the appointment of a new Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT). The private sector has assigned homework to the new governor to solve several monetary policy issues, including interest rate spreads, the baht's value, and
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A moderate July week came to a close on July 18, 2025, amidst a series of economic updates. The University of Michigan's preliminary July consumer sentiment index soared to 61.8, exceeding economists' predictions of 61.5. This uptick followed June's 60.7 reading. In
