Australian Open 2023: TV ratings fall off a cliff after $500m broadcast deal Channel 9 Nick Kyrgios Ash Barty

The Australian Open was a living nightmare for Channel 9 with damned numbers highlighting just how bleak things really are. Nine set out $500m to extend the Australian Open deal through 2030, but viewership plummeted in 2023. Watch tennis live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live coverage of the ATP + WTA Tour tournaments including … Read more

Asia Pacific Markets, Trade Data, Bank of Japan

Hyundai reports stellar earnings in the fourth quarter Hyundai Motor recorded net income 1.710 trillion won ($1.4 billion) for the fourth quarter ending in December, registering a 143.8% year-on-year increase. Despite the excellent results, the reading was still shy of Refinitiv’s forecast for a net profit of 2.5 trillion won. The figure also indicates growth … Read more

Five bucket-list luxury lodges for wildlife lovers

All extant giraffes were once considered a single species, although recent research suggests this is the case … [+] There may be eight different types. Kim Chim Safari With the travel industry approaching pre-pandemic strength, there’s no better time than the present to plan the ultimate vacation list—and for serious animal lovers, there’s a treasure … Read more

Wedding venue apologizes for alleged ‘Aboriginal massacre’ graphic

The Australian wedding venue, which caused an angry reaction online because of a painting hanging on its wall, has removed the artwork and apologized for any offense caused. Redleaf Wollombi, located in New South Wales’ scenic Hunter Valley, has come under intense fire after a wedding party was photographed smiling in front of the painting … Read more

Trade mixed in Asia Pacific markets as the region kicks off in 2023

India’s cement stocks have performed well in government infrastructure spending, says IIFL Securities Sanjiv Bhasin, director at investment management firm IIFL Securities, said domestic cement stocks in India are set to rise as government spending on infrastructure increases. Government spending on both commercial and real estate, and [developments on] Infrastructure will see cement companies perform … Read more