Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
Standard Chartered Reports 10% Profit Rise Despite Geopolitical Concerns
Standard Chartered reported a 10% rise in its first-quarter profit, driven by strong performances in wealth, markets, and other fee-based businesses, which helped offset...
Danske Bank Reports Strong Q1 Profits and Resilient Nordic Market Outlook
Danske Bank, Denmark’s largest lender, reported better-than-expected first-quarter profits, which boosted its shares. The bank’s net profit for the period between January and March...
Carlyle Group Sells 10.44% Stake in PNB Housing Finance via Block Deals
The Carlyle Group, a U.S.-based private equity firm, has divested its entire 10.44% stake in India’s PNB Housing Finance through a series of block...
Mitsubishi Corporation Predicts 26% Drop in Profit for Fiscal Year Ending March
Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan’s prominent trading house, announced on Friday that it expects its net profit for the fiscal year ending March to decrease by...
Capital A Eyes Hong Kong Listing to Boost Global Capital Access Post-Recovery
Malaysia's Capital A, the parent company of low-cost airline AirAsia, announced that it is actively exploring a potential listing on the Hong Kong Stock...
Japanese Investors Boost Overseas Holdings Amid Trade Optimism and Strong Yen
Japanese investors continued to increase their exposure to foreign stocks for the sixth consecutive week, driven by growing optimism over a potential de-escalation in...
China Reviews U.S. Proposal for Trade Talks Amid Rising Tariff Tensions
Beijing has confirmed it is currently assessing a proposal from Washington to hold discussions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 145% tariffs, signaling...
Australia’s Antitrust Watchdog Reviews Lactalis Bid for Fonterra Units
Australia’s antitrust authority has initiated an informal review of Lactalis’ potential acquisition of select Fonterra assets, despite the French dairy company not having formally...
BOJ Faces Pressure to Pause Rate Hikes Amid Inflation and Trade Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan is facing a critical moment in its monetary policy trajectory, as its cautious rate-hike cycle confronts new headwinds driven by...
Shell Beats Profit Expectations Despite Drop, Maintains $3.5B Buyback Plan
Shell reported a 28% decline in first-quarter net profit to $5.58 billion, yet still exceeded analyst expectations, signaling strong operational resilience amid softer energy...
Tesla Board Stands by Elon Musk Amid Investor Unease and Falling Sales
Tesla's board has reaffirmed its support for CEO Elon Musk amid growing concerns among investors regarding his recent absences, divisive political affiliations, and Tesla’s...
US Ends Tariff Exemption on Small Parcels, Impacting E-Commerce Retailers
The United States has officially ended the “de minimis” tariff exemption for e-commerce parcels under $800 originating from China and Hong Kong, leading to...
Apple Cuts Buyback, Prepares for Tariff Impact with U.S. Shift
Apple reduced its stock buyback program by $10 billion and warned that global tariffs could add around $900 million to its costs this quarter....
Global Markets Rebound as Hopes for U.S.-China Trade Talks Boost Investor Sentiment
Global stock markets rallied on Friday as optimism over potential trade talks between the United States and China helped lift investor sentiment, counterbalancing concerns...
