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☆ Thailand to become first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Helen Regan | Kocha Olarn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The result of the vote means that Thailand will become only the third place in Asia to allow for marriage equality after Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019 and Nepal in 2023. Mark Phillips/CNNPrevious attempts to legalize marriage equality over the past decade had stalled. Nonetheless Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, of the Pheu Thai Party, had also promised to bring the marriage equality bill to parliament. Japan is the only Group of Seven (G7) country that has not recognized either same-sex civil unions or same-sex marriage, despite recent high court decisions that ruled not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. South Korea does not legally recognize same-sex marriage but in February 2023, a South Korean court ruled in favor of a same-sex couple seeking equal health benefits.

Persons: ”, Panyaphon Phiphatkhunarnon, Thailand –, ” Panyaphon, Watit, ” Pokpong, Pokpong, Mark Phillips, Pita Limjaroenrat, Srettha Thavisin, Srettha, “, Peerapon Boonyakiat, Xi Jinping Organizations: CNN, Love Foundation, Pokpong, “, Party, Thailand’s, Pheu Thai Party, Bangkok Pride Locations: Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia, Taiwan, Nepal, Bangkok, Sukhumvit, Myanmar, Brunei, Indonesia, Aceh, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, China, Beijing, South Korea, Korea

☆ Japan's glut of abandoned, derelict homes created so many eyesores and safety hazards it's making the property market bleed billions
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Japan's abandoned homes are casting a shadow on nearby properties, a Nikkei report revealed. The homes cost the Japanese property market some $24.7 billion over five years through 2023. Japan has been offering these abandoned homes at throwaway prices to lure buyers. AdvertisementJapan's glut of abandoned homes — or akiya — has hit the prices of surrounding properties, and the damage goes into the tens of billions. The report quoted research from the Japan Akiya Consortium, a group of 14 companies and a research institution that aims to tackle Japan's akiya problem.

Persons: —, Japan's Organizations: Nikkei, Service, Nikkei Asia, Japan Akiya Consortium, Business Locations: Japan

☆ Putin arrives in North Korea for first visit in 24 years as anti-West alignment deepens
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | Anna Chernova | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Following his visit to North Korea, Putin is scheduled to travel to Hanoi in a display of Communist-governed Vietnam’s ties to Russia that is likely to rankle the United States. Putin’s trip to North Korea will have a “very eventful” agenda, his aide Yuri Ushakov said during a press conference Monday. One image was of a grandstand being constructed on the eastern side of Kim Il Sung Square, the site where all major parades in North Korea are held. Putin arrives in North Korea on Tuesday, June 18. But Russia’s apparent increasing reliance on North Korea and rising frictions with the West appear to have shifted that dynamic.

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☆ Asia-Pacific markets all slide ahead of key China data
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A view of high-rise buildings is seen along the Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, China on July 5, 2023. Asia-Pacific markets are all lower on Monday as the region looks to key economic data out from China. The world's second-largest economy will release May numbers for its retail sales, industrial output and urban unemployment rate. The People's Bank of China is also expected to announce its one-year medium term lending facility rate, with economists polled by Reuters forecasting no change to the current rate of 2.5%.

Organizations: People's Bank of, Reuters Locations: Suzhou, Shanghai, China, Asia, Pacific, People's Bank of China

☆ Europe stocks set to open mixed as investors look ahead to Bank of England decision later this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesLONDON — European markets are set to open mixed as investors attempt to shake off negative sentiment from last week and look ahead to the latest interest rate decision from the Bank of England. Investors are looking ahead to the Bank of England's policy rate decision on Thursday. In Asia-Pacific, markets were mixed on Monday as the region assesses key economic data out from China. U.S. stock futures were little changed on Monday morning as traders start a holiday-shortened week.

Persons: BOE, Andrew Bailey, Hollie Adams, Emmanuel Macron's Organizations: Bank of England, City of, Bloomberg, Getty, CAC, Bank of, Reuters Locations: City, City of London, Italy, Asia, Pacific, China . U.S

☆ Andy Sieg Could Be Citi's Next CEO If He Can Fix a Broken Wealth Business
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +23 min

Andy Sieg shocked the finance industry last spring when he left Merrill Wealth Management. AdvertisementBank of America analyst Ebrahim Poonawala recently argued that Citi should consider selling the wealth business if it cannot improve its profitability. AdvertisementWhile Sieg has told Citi managing directors to manage up less, a former Merrill executive who worked under him said Sieg was adept at it. Former Citi managing directorAdvertisementVahid's position will be taken by Kris Bitterly, the global head of investment products, in September. Mirroring tactics that supercharged Merrill, Sieg has changed Citi Wealth's compensation scheme to prioritize asset gathering, to the consternation of several employees.

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☆ Their trip to Bali was going to be a month long. But they fell in love with the island and built a house near the sea, giving up city life for good.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Amanda Goh/Business InsiderInitially, they planned to use Bali as a base to travel around Asia. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"It was very busy, very loud, and a lot of traffic," Lucie said. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderBuilding the home took about four months, and they estimate they spent about $70,000 on the build. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderFor instance, the couple's house is supported by six steel pillars and made from local brick. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"How much material was extracted from the ground, transported, and transformed?

Persons: —, Lucie Yu, Lucie, Tanguy, Amanda Goh, Tony Gwilliam, Gwilliam, R, Buckminster Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bali, Lombok, Paris, Asia, Kerobokan, Canggu, Kediri

☆ Plummeting fertility rates are making Asian countries worry about running out of soldiers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewEast Asia has some of the world's lowest fertility rates, forcing countries in the region to think hard about how to maintain their military strength. This is particularly concerning given the rise in tensions between North and South Korea, and between China and the US. China, Japan, and South Korea have fertility rates below the global replacement rate — resulting in declining populations. South Korea's fertility rate was 0.72 in 2023, the lowest in the world, compared to the global average of 2.2, according to The Lancet. Hughes said that, like South Korea, Japan has been left thinking about how automation and AI can mitigate the worst effects of a shortage of an army-age population.

Persons: —, Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Pardo, Chris Hughes, Hughes, They've, it's, China's Organizations: Service, Business, KF, VUB, Brussels School, Governance, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, South Korean, North, - Defense Forces, University, Warwick, Self - Defense Forces, Japan Times, Liberation Army, Nikkei Asia Locations: Asia, North, South Korea, China, Japan, Korea's, VUB Korea, Vrije, North Korea, Korea, Israel, Pardo, Ukraine, Russia

☆ ‘Pig butchering’ crypto scam: Americans taking their lives after losing savings to international criminal gangs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Teele Rebane | Ivan Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

In early March, Dennis’ children scheduled a meeting to help their father get back on his feet after the scam. Matt and Adrienne lost their father Dennis to suicide in March after he fell victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam. Hard to believe I’m falling for a man I have never seen or spoken to,” Carina told him just a few weeks in. Carina, scam victimCarina didn’t tell her family about what had happened and the stress she was under until the very final moment. After months of hiding it, Carina told her family, who suggested she speak to Kraken directly.

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☆ We feel 'very good' about our work in China: Infor CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe feel 'very good' about our work in China: Infor CEOInfor CEO Kevin Samuelson says that Asia Pacific is an "extraordinary" hub for manufacturing and sees long-term value creation opportunities in the region.

Persons: Kevin Samuelson Locations: China, Asia

☆ Forget Nvidia: Wealth manager for the ultra-rich names 3 global stocks to buy instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shares in Adobe jumped by 17% after its results announcement last week, and are up around 7% in the last 12 months. "The market is not seeing much potential in Adobe because Nvidia is making all these big future predictions and markets love that. HDFC Bank In India, the wealth manager is betting on financial firm HDFC , as the country — and the bank itself — prepares for growth. When asked how HDFC compares with competitors like ICICI Bank , Sengupta responded that the former's management is "very stable with consistent leadership and that puts them in good standing." Shares in the bank are up by just over 1% in the last 12 months, but are showing signs of picking up.

Persons: Dhruba Jyoti Sengupta, Sengupta, Davidson, Harley Davidson, HDFC Organizations: Nvidia, CNBC Pro, Wrise, Adobe, Harley, HDFC Bank, India, ICICI Bank, National Stock Exchange, U.S, India Financials Locations: Asia, East, Europe, Dubai, India, FactSet

☆ 'Very optimistic' on the outlook for Japan, Fiera Capital Asia says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'Very optimistic' on the outlook for Japan, Fiera Capital Asia saysCJ Morrell, head of Japan at Fiera Capital Asia, expects a "small rate hike" and a "small reduction" in the Bank of Japan's bond purchase program during the institution's July meeting.

Persons: CJ Morrell Organizations: Fiera, Fiera Capital, Bank of Locations: Japan, Fiera Capital, Fiera Capital Asia

☆ US sounds alarm over Chinese and North Korean support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But the reality is that China’s fueling the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II,” Stoltenberg said at The Wilson Center. The idea of an anti-US front among Russia, China, North Korea and Iran has long preoccupied foreign policy experts in Washington. In March, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress that Russia’s need to replenish its military supplies had forced it to grant “long-sought concessions” to North Korea. “What is Russia going to provide in exchange to North Korea, hard currency? So, we know that they are using DPRK ammunition to threaten Ukraine and kill Ukrainians,” he said.

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☆ Putin to visit Kim in North Korea on June 18-19
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (L) visit a construction site of the Angara rocket launch complex on September 13, 2023 in Tsiolkovsky, Russia. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is in Russia for talks with Russian President Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Kremlin said, a rare trip that underscores Moscow's burgeoning partnership with the reclusive nuclear-armed state. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended an invitation to Putin during a visit to Russia's Far East last September. Ukrainian officials say they have counted about 50 such missiles delivered to Russia by North Korea.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong, Putin, Kim Jong Un, Kim, Leif, Eric Easley, Kim Hong, Putin's, Kurt Campbell Organizations: Russian, Kremlin, State Affairs of, DPRK, Democratic People's, West, United Nations, Ewha University, U.S, South Korean Locations: Tsiolkovsky, Russia, Russian, North Korea, Russia's, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Ukraine, United States, Europe, Asia, Washington, Seoul, Moscow

☆ Malaysia is emerging as a data center powerhouse amid booming demand from AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Over the past few years, the country has attracted billions of dollars in data center investments, including from tech giants like Google , Nvidia and Microsoft . Data center capacity is typically measured by the amount of electricity it consumes. Until then, Japan followed by Singapore currently lead the region in terms of live data center capacity. The index did not provide a detailed breakdown of data center capacity in China. Kenanga Investment Bank Research estimates that potential electricity demand from data centers in Malaysia will hit a total maximum demand of 5 GW by 2035.

Persons: James Murphy, APAC, Murphy, Byte's Murphy, it's Organizations: Luza, Getty, Malaysia, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, DC, Authorities, Kenanga Investment Bank Research, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Locations: Southeast Asia, Johor Bahru, Singapore, Asia, Malaysia, Japan, India, China, Hong Kong, Malaysian

☆ Japan did it first. Chinese stocks with some of the biggest global upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

If the international expansion of Japanese companies is any guide, Chinese companies still have significant potential left in the global market. The company did not break out overseas revenue for the first quarter, but said overall revenue grew by 14% from a year ago to 3.8 billion yuan. When compared to Japanese companies, the contribution of overseas revenue to the total for Chinese businesses is low across industries. "We believe Zhejiang Dingli will benefit from strong boom lift sales growth, especially in the US market," the HSBC report said. I think the conversation has moved now more toward being tough on global trade or free trade," David Chao, global market strategist, Asia Pacific (ex-Japan), at Invesco, said during a webinar Thursday.

Persons: Steven Sun, Christine Peng, Anker, Dingli, Snibe, David Chao, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: HSBC, CSI, Japan's Nikkei, HSBC Qianhai Securities, UBS Asia Pacific, Companies, Amazon, Apple, Google, U.S . Commerce Department, Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Asia Pacific, U.S, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Union Locations: China, Japan's, Shanghai, Germany, Indonesia, East, South America, Shenzhen, Zhejiang, Snibe — Shenzhen, U.S, Asia, Japan, Invesco, Singapore, The U.S

☆ China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Thomas Fuller | Gabriela Bhaskar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Before he started a company 15 years ago selling the world’s smelliest fruit, Eric Chan had a well-paying job writing code for satellites and robots. The fruit, durian, has long been a cherished part of local cultures in Southeast Asia, where it is grown in abundance. When Mr. Chan began his start-up in his native Malaysia, durians were cheap and often sold from the back of trucks. Last year, the value of durian exports from Southeast Asia to China was $6.7 billion, a twelvefold increase from $550 million in 2017. China buys virtually all of the world’s exported durians, according to United Nations data.

Persons: Eric Chan, Chan Organizations: China, United Nations Locations: Southeast Asia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Vietnam

☆ Inside America's Fastest-Growing City, a Little-Known Gem in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Just about 41 miles north of Dallas lies Celina, a small North Texas town that is America's fastest-growing city. Downtown Celina, Texas. Their metamorphosis into sprawling suburban metropolises has been greatly influenced by the ongoing expansion of the North Texas Tollway, which has increased accessibility to the previously remote cities. AdvertisementNew businesses are moving into the cityWith more people living in the city, Celina's economy is also growing as local businesses and services benefit from increased demand. However, Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications for the city of Celina, told BI that there were "countless volunteers who came out."

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☆ The Fastest-Growing City in the US Is a Tiny Spot No One's Ever Heard of
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

About 40 miles north of downtown Dallas lies America's fastest-growing city: Celina, Texas. Highland Homes, which specializes in luxury homes within master-planned communities, has built several neighborhoods in Celina since 2020. Downtown Celina, Texas. New businesses are moving into the cityWith more people living in the city, Celina's economy is also growing as local businesses and services benefit from increased demand. However, Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications for the city of Celina, told BI that there were "countless volunteers who came out."

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☆ Taylor Swift says ‘most wonderful’ Eras Tour will end in December
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Taylor Swift knows that all good things must come to an end – and that includes her Eras Tour. In an emotional speech during the 100th show of her record-breaking tour on Thursday night, the megastar confirmed that her current musical voyage would come to an end this year. The Eras Tour, which began in Glendale, Arizona on March 18, has been extended several times since it was first announced. Just – so like, when I’m not on the stage, I’m dreaming about being back on the stage with you guys,” she continued. The Eras Tour has had a staggering impact on tourism, recently causing a spike in air travel across Europe.

Persons: CNN — Taylor Swift, “, ”, Swift, I’ve, ” Swift, I’m Organizations: CNN, United Airlines, British Geological Society, British, Barclays Locations: Liverpool, England, Glendale , Arizona, United States, South America, Asia, Australia, North America, Vancouver, Canada, Europe, United, Milan, Munich, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

☆ A Bank of America analyst beating 92% of his peers shares his 2 high-conviction stock picks right now — both of which have crushed the market over the last year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chris Nardone, a top-ranked analyst at Bank of America, shares his top stock picks. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen Chris Nardone started working at Bank of America out of college in 2013, he wasn't even in the firm's equity research department. Working initially as a risk analyst, he knew he wanted to shift gears and eventually stepped into a research analyst role after listening in on the team's daily calls.

Persons: Chris Nardone, Nardone, Ralph Lauren, — Organizations: Bank of America, Service, Business Locations: Asia

☆ In pictures: India records 'longest' heatwave, Delhi faces water crisis
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | In Charmainemariajacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

People filling water in plastic cans from a water supply tanker at Chanakyapuri, Delhi on June 12, 2024. India's capital Delhi is facing a severe water crisis as the country undergoes its "longest spell" of recorded heatwave. "Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions [are] likely to continue over northern parts of India during next 4-5 days," IMD said in a release. The highest daily temperature in Delhi has consecutively surpassed 40°C since May 12, weather forecasting site AccuWeather showed. Other parts of India were not spared, with temperatures in some cities touching 47.5°C on Thursday.

Persons: Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Atishi Organizations: India's Meteorological Department, IMD, Indian Express, Economic Times, World Meteorological Organization Locations: Chanakyapuri, Delhi, India's, India, Mungeshpur, South, Southeast Asia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Asia

☆ Vietnam is a 'bright spot' in Southeast Asia, BofA economist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailVietnam is a 'bright spot' in Southeast Asia, BofA economist saysKai Wei Ang, ASEAN economist at BofA Securities, discusses what makes Vietnam an attractive investment destination.

Persons: Kai Wei Ang Organizations: Vietnam, BofA Securities Locations: Southeast Asia, ASEAN, Vietnam

☆ ‘ISIS isn’t done with us’: Arrested Tajiks highlight US fears of terror attack on US
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Katie Bo Lillis | Josh Campbell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

By the time intelligence collected on overseas ISIS targets connected the men to the terror group, they had already been vetted by immigration authorities and allowed into the country, officials said. The men remain in federal custody on immigration charges and will eventually be deported following the counterterror investigation into them. US officials and analysts who closely track Islamist terror groups do know that ISIS-K has dramatically ramped up its online propaganda machine. But that’s not necessarily a reliable gauge of the number of actual terrorists who may be trying to enter the United States, US officials argue. Or they could belong to a legacy terror group — like the FARC — that isn’t known for conducting attacks on US soil.

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☆ Ukraine's peace summit lacks clout as Russia, China and others stay away
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a military honour ceremony on June 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Marc Piasecki | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesUkraine's leadership has been talking about this weekend's peace summit in Switzerland for months, desperately trying to drum up international enthusiasm for — and investment in — Kyiv's peace plan. watch nowRussia has repeatedly slammed the gathering, saying a peace summit without its participation is meaningless. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia and China of working together to sabotage the summit and pressurizing other countries not to attend. Dubovyk dismissed the absence of countries like China and Saudi Arabia, saying their presence at previous, similar meetings had not helped to bring peace closer.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Marc Piasecki, wasn't, Russia —, What's, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Jake Sullivan, Zelenskyy, Putin, Shelby Magid, Viola Amherd, Ignazio Cassis, Volodymyr Dubovyk, Dubovyk Organizations: Getty, Peace, Kremlin, CNBC, Kyiv, House, Omaha Beach, Anadolu, Council's Eurasia, Ukraine, Swiss, Democratic, Center for Locations: Paris, France, Switzerland, Peace, Ukraine, Swiss, Bürgenstock, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, South Africa, Turkey, Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, cyberattacks, Central, Eastern Europe, U.S, California, Hollywood, Moscow, Normandy, Ukrainian, Bern, Russian, Kharkiv

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