• English
  • 简体中文
  • 繁體中文
  • Tiếng Việt
  • ไทย
  • Indonesia
Subscribe
Real-time News
August 23 - According to foreign media reports, the US Navy is testing a new air-to-air missile capable of striking targets more than 290 miles (465 kilometers) away, significantly exceeding the range of other known similar weapons. The US Navy states that the AIM-424 "Malice" missile, developed by Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, is roughly the same size as the currently deployed AIM-120 "Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile" (AMRAAM). This means the missile can be fitted into the internal weapons bays of F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters. Peter Layton, a former Royal Australian Air Force officer and visiting scholar at the Griffith Asia Institute, stated that while missiles with this range could be used to strike high-value aerial targets such as command aircraft or refueling aircraft, they may be even more valuable for defending ships.On August 23, Iranian Oil Minister Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced the discovery of a large natural gas field in southern Fars province. The field has proven reserves of over 7.5 trillion cubic feet (TCF), and with an estimated recovery rate of over 72%, approximately 5.7 trillion cubic feet are recoverable. He stated that this natural gas possesses a unique characteristic known as "sweet gas," which reduces development and extraction costs. He also revealed that in addition to this natural gas, Iran has discovered substantial condensate oil reserves, which will bring the country billions of dollars in new wealth.On August 23, it was reported that Nagoya University and Fujifilm have collaborated to develop a novel lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that, for the first time, efficiently delivers capped circular RNA (Cap-cirRNA) into animals, exhibiting a 10-fold increase in activity and extremely low inflammation, opening a new door for next-generation long-acting mRNA therapies. The related paper was published in the latest issue of the journal *Cell Biomaterials*.On August 23, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that Iran has never been afraid of US sanctions, and all its actions, whether blockades or military operations, have failed. This new tactic is also destined to fail. Trumps so-called "economic actions" are nothing more than a consistent bullying tactic of US policy. "In a sense, its like a movie weve seen countless times; we know how to deal with it," Araqchi said. He added that whether the US resorts to military action or reverts to its old tricks, it shows they have no other options. Faced with the Iranian people, the US has no choice but to keep repeating the same plans. They should understand that there is no other way but to engage in respectful dialogue with the Iranian people and seek a solution based on justice and honor.August 23 - According to data from online platforms, as of now, the box office revenue (including pre-sales) for the 2026 summer movie season has exceeded 11.5 billion yuan.

Hang Seng Index, ASX200, Nikkei 225: Markets Find Brief Relief

Jimmy Khan

Feb 28, 2023 15:37


Industry Snapshot

Tuesday's early trading period for the Hang Seng Index and the larger Asian markets was positive. This morning, the Asian markets followed the Dow and the NASDAQ Composite Index into the green.


Riskier assets received support from US economic data on Monday, as the crucial Goods Orders Non-Defense Ex Aviation increased by 0.8% in January, correcting a 0.3% decline from December.


The recent decline in crude oil prices has given rise to expectations that US inflation will experience a brief hiccup in January. However, with the US jobless rate at 3.4% and high US inflation, the Fed's conservatives will have a strong influence in the upcoming sessions. Anxiety of making a mistake would prefer an over-tightening and a gentle landing over abandoning the fight against inflation, which would support a more aggressive direction for interest rates.


Growing global conflict between the US and China has dampened expectations for a strong first quarter for the Hang Seng Index based on the China reopening narrative. Russia-China relations over Ukraine continue to be of worry.


Mixed regional economic data this morning limited the gains due to persistent challenges in the global stock markets. Consumer purchasing pleased, continuing a pattern seen in Europe and the US, while industrial sector statistics showed warning.


The NASDAQ Composite Index increased by 0.63% on Monday, while the Dow Jones and S&P 500 both saw increases of 0.22% and 0.31%, respectively. The US Futures provided assistance this morning. The NASDAQ mini increased by 41 points while the DJI mini gained 50 points.