Channnel news 16 of november 2016

A specific date!

According to the Channel NewsAsia archives, here are some of the top stories that were reported on November 16, 2016:

Global News

  1. US Election: Trump wins Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin: Donald Trump won the crucial battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, giving him the necessary electoral votes to win the US presidential election.
  2. Turkey detains 12 military officers over coup plot: Turkish authorities detained 12 military officers over their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in July.
  3. North Korea conducts nuclear test: North Korea claimed to have conducted a successful nuclear test, which was widely condemned by the international community.

Asian News

  1. ASEAN Summit: Leaders agree on South China Sea code of conduct: Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on a framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea, a long-standing issue of contention between China and several ASEAN member states.
  2. Indonesia's Joko Widodo wins re-election: Indonesian President Joko Widodo won re-election in a closely contested poll, defeating his challenger Prabowo Subianto.
  3. Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against China's influence: Thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong to protest against China's growing influence over the city's affairs.

Business News

  1. Global markets: Stocks surge as Trump wins US election: Global stock markets surged as investors reacted to Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 250 points.
  2. Singapore's GDP growth slows to 2.1%: Singapore's economy grew at a slower pace of 2.1% in the third quarter, due to a decline in manufacturing output and a slowdown in the construction sector.

These are just some of the top stories that were reported on Channel NewsAsia on November 16, 2016.