Singapore's platform for hotel booking and management RedDoorz raised $70M in a funding round, the second in 2019, targeting the region's increasing breed of local travellers seeking budget accommodation.
Japan's exports dropped for an eighth month in succession last month, while manufacturers' confidence was negative for the first time since 2013, as China's sales slumped in a sign that the trade war could send the economy into recession.
According to a report published by the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited, China's securities market has attracted more than 1M new investors in July.
On Saturday the China Securities Regulatory Commission has allowed the Beijing ABT Networks Co to make an initial public offering (IPO) on the SSE STAR Market.
A Chinese lender Huaxia Bank reported on Saturday a 5.06% or %1.51B net profit growth in the first half of this year.
On Friday, the Mexican President Andres Obrador supported cut of interest rate from 8.25% to 8% in order to give the economy an additional stimulus.
Last week the majority of the US stocks ended lower amid growing fears of the upcoming recession as well as mixed economic data.
Last week the price of most crop futures traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) dropped amid high stockpiles and weak export results.
On Friday, the stock price of Chinese estate developer Xinyuan has increased by 4% amid report of $19.8M net income in Q2.
According to a report published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the increase in tariffs by the White house has resulted in higher costs for local manufacturers and service companies.
Nicolas Dujovne, the Finance Minister of Argentina, has resigned on Saturday amid disagreement with the country's President over economic recovery measures.
The Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye stated on Sunday that China and France should join forces to maintain multilateralism and improve global governance.
Fabian Picardo, the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, stated on Sunday that leaked documents about Gibraltar's inability to handle no-deal Brexit were incorrect and obsolete.
Alireza Tangsiri, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy chief, stated on Sunday that the presence of the US and UK forces in the Gulf region created instability.
The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to assure his German and French colleagues that the Parliament has no power to stop Brexit.
On Sunday, the premium sports car producer Ferrari announced that it will expand into making easy driven grand touring autos.
On Saturday, the Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih announced that the attack made by rebels on Saudi oil fields was made by in an effort to disrupt oil production.
On Saturday, the Telegraph announced that the PM of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson will announce in his visit to the EU that the UK Parliament will not stop Brexit.
On Saturday, the US President and the PM of Canada discussed the wrongful detention of Canadian citizens by China.
On Saturday, it was announced that the President of the United States Donald Trump has held talks with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
On Saturday, a Houthi drone attack on Saudi oil fields caused disruptions in supply. The event is bound to increase crude oil prices.
On Saturday, Sky News reported that Standard Chartered is set to be fined for failing to prevent breaches of sanctions in its banking operations.
On Saturday, the Chinese central bank announced a new interest rate reform that is intended to help reduce borrowing costs.
On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the equity firm Apollo Global Management made an attempt to buy the TV operator Tegna.