Asian stocks were mixed Thursday, AP reported.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost 1.4% to 17,818.72, while Hong Kong recovered from losses, gaining 0.4% to 23,178.08. The Shanghai Composite Index gained to 2,761.50. The Kospi in Seoul rose to 1,725.64, while (...)
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) today announced the detection of 102 new COVID-19 cases, bringing to 570 the total number of infections in the country.
The new cases were identified when examining individuals who were in contact with (...)
Asian stock markets gained Tuesday, AP reported.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo rose 5.9% to 17,884.57 and Seoul's Kospi gained 5.9% to 1,571.00. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.1% to 2,688.40.
The Hang Seng in Hong Kong was 3.8% higher at 22,513.57 (...)
Major Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday, AP reported.
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.3% to 2,814.70 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo gained 1.9% to 17,342.71. Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0.5% to 23,384.51. The Kospi in Seoul gained 0.5% to (...)
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen reiterated the call for the United Nations and other international and regional organizations to declare March 15 as an International Day of (...)
Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday, AP reported.
China's main stock index rose 1.7% and Tokyo advanced 0.9%. Hong Kong advanced 1.9% and Sydney gained 3.1%.
Shanghai Composite Index rose to 2,994.03 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo advanced to (...)
The Grand Mufti of New Zealand, Sheikh Mohammad Amir Faizur Rahman has praised measures taken by the Kingdom to suspend Umrah and visiting visas for countries infected with the Coronavirus.
He noted that these measures are in accordance with the (...)
Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday, AP reported.
The Shanghai Composite declined 0.7% to 2,906.07 in afternoon trading. Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.3% to 27,730.00. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 0.1% lower at 23,827.73, while Australia's (...)
Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Tuesday, at least temporarily shaking off jitters about China's virus outbreak.
Benchmarks in Hong Kong and South Korea rose more than 1%, rebounding from big declines Monday, and Shanghai also (...)
Asian stock markets slid Monday after China reported an uptick in new cases of its virus outbreak and analysts warned optimism the disease is under control might be premature.
Market benchmarks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong retreated. Australia (...)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to the Governor General of New Zealand Patsy Reddy on the anniversary of her country's National Day.
The King wished the Governor General (...)
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulations to the Governor General of New Zealand Patsy Reddy on the anniversary of her country's (...)
The Minister of Transport Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser received here today Ambassador of New Zealand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia James Munro.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest and ways of enhancing bilateral (...)
Asian stock markets rose Monday, AP reported.
Benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and South Korea advanced. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday.
The Shanghai composite Index gained just 0.2% to 3,099.82 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.9% to (...)
Asian stock markets advanced Thursday, AP reported.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 1.94% to 23,655.64 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 1% to 28,310.10.
The Shanghai Composite Index was 0.5% higher at 3,081.36. Seoul's Kospi rose 1.95% to 2,175.48 and (...)
Asian stock markets fell Wednesday, AP reported.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index fell 1.5% to 23,221.08 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1% to 28,031.54.
The Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.2% to 3,067.82 and South Korea's Kospi retreated 1.1% to (...)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received here today ambassador of New Zealand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia James Munro.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and aspects of joint cooperation in (...)
Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday, AP reported.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 0.5% to 28,189.75, while in Australia, the S&P ASX 200 declined 1.7% to 6,647.70. The Shanghai Composite index gained 0.3% to 3,047.54. India's Sensex shed 0.2% to (...)
Asian stocks rose on Friday, AP reported.
Hong Kong's benchmark rose 1.2% while Shanghai and Hong Kong also rose and Tokyo was unchanged.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose to 28,193.40 and the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.8% to 3,032.81. Tokyo's (...)
Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, AP reported.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 shed 10 points to 23,811.93. Shanghai Composite index gained 0.25% to 2,970.19. Hong Kong's Hang Seng edged 0.2% down to 27,864.10.
Seoul's Kospi dropped 0.5% to 2,193.49 while (...)
Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday, AP reported.
The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.2% to 3,010.73 and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 shed 0.3% to 23,868.82. Hong Kong's Hang Seng tumbled 0.5% to 27,747.22.
Seoul's Kospi was off one point at 2,193.51 and (...)
Asian stock markets were mixed Monday, AP reported.
Hong Kong fell, while Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul were little-changed.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 0.4% to 27,585.18. The Shanghai Composite Index was up less than 2 points at 2,969.52 and (...)
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday, AP reported.
Benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia rose while Tokyo declined.
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.1% to 2,920.85 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.3% to 26,522.89. Tokyo's (...)
Asian stock markets fell, AP reported.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index sank 1.03% to 23,141.68 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gave up 1.2% to 26,077.77.
The Shanghai Composite Index retreated 0.3% to 2,874.88 and Seoul's Kospi declined 0.8% to 2,060.81. (...)
Asian stock markets were mixed Monday, AP reported.
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.1% to 2,875.99 and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained 1.0% to 23,529.50. Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0.4% to 26,454.27.
Seoul's Kospi was 0.2% higher at 2,091.78 and (...)
