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Japanese Stocks Slip as Investors Take Profits After Record Highs

Tokyo: Japanese shares edged lower on Tuesday as investors moved to lock in profits following the market’s recent rally, while higher oil prices also weighed on sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei index fell 0.3 percent to 64,937.89 points, retreating fro…

AI Chip Demand Drives 6% Growth for Singapore in First Quarter

Singapore: Singapore’s economy grew six percent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand for artificial intelligence chips skyrocketed, balancing the fallout from the Middle East war. As a major electronics hub, the country has seen a significant i…

MOF: Government Tenders Reach QR 8.6 Billion in 2026 Q1

South africa: The Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced Monday that government tenders and bids achieved a total value of QR 8.6 billion during the first quarter of 2026.

According to Qatar News Agency, QR 6.3 billion of these …

Japan’s Nikkei Surpasses 65,000 Mark for the First Time

Tokyo: Tokyo stocks ended higher on Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index closing above the 65,000 mark for the first time.

According to Qatar News Agency, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 2.87% higher from Friday to 65,158.19 aft…