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Asia stock laggards China, Japan get love from UBS, Aberdeen

Bloomberg Asia’s two biggest economies are showing some signs of getting to grips with problems that weighed on their financial markets in the first half of the year, and that may bode well for their equities. That’s the view of UBS Global Wealth Management and Aberdeen Standard Investments Ltd, which cite encouraging earnings growth in China and a pickup in ...

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UAE among top 20 globally in fixed broadband speeds

Dubai / WAM The UAE has ranked among top 20 countries globally in the fixed broadband index with the fastest average download speeds in May, according to the latest data from Ookla, a global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis. “This global achievement is a testimony to UAE leadership’s vision and commitment in bringing ...

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Oil posts biggest loss since March on virus comeback

Bloomberg Oil declined the most this week since March as a resurgence of Covid-19 threatened the outlook for global fuel consumption in the near-term. Futures in New York edged up but settled 3.7% lower for the week. The rapidly spreading delta variant is triggering renewed restrictions on movement as it sweeps across the globe. The UK is considering stricter measures ...

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