Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

Asia

Asia|Economy

Japan leading PM candidate Koizumi vows to respect BOJ's independence, media says

Japan's former Environment Minister and leading prime ministerial candidate Shinjiro Koizumi said he would respect the central bank's independence in setting monetary policy if he is

Japan leading PM candidate Koizumi vows to respect BOJ's independence, media says
Asia|News

China and Philippines hold 'frank' talks on disputed Sabina Shoal

China's vice foreign minister and his Philippine counterpart have had a "frank and in-depth" exchange on sea-related issues, in particular the issue of the disputed Sabina Shoal,

China and Philippines hold 'frank' talks on disputed Sabina Shoal
Asia|News|World

Russia says it could "combine" with China if they faced a threat

Russia said on Wednesday that its partnership with China was not aimed against third countries but the two powers could "combine potential" if faced with a threat

Russia says it could "combine" with China if they faced a threat
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

With China seeking AI dominance, Taiwan’s efforts to slow neighbor’s access to advanced chips needs support from the West

On Sept. 6, 2024, the US announced fresh export controls on quantum and microchip goods. Taiwan has long worked to slow China’s AI progress, while not damaging its own lucrative market.

With China seeking AI dominance, Taiwan’s efforts to slow neighbor’s access to advanced chips needs support from the West
Asia|Celebrity|Crime

Philippines police say 'alarming details' uncovered in new allegations against celebrity preacher

Police in the Philippines said on Wednesday more people had come forward alleging sexual abuse by celebrity pastor Apollo Quiboloy, pointing to what they called an alarming pattern

Philippines police say 'alarming details' uncovered in new allegations against celebrity preacher
Asia|News

Red Cross pushes for aid corridors into war-torn Myanmar

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in talks with Myanmar's ruling junta, its armed opponents and its neighbours to

Red Cross pushes for aid corridors into war-torn Myanmar
Asia|News

Two Maldivian ministers who disparaged India's Modi resign ahead of Muizzu's Delhi trip

Two junior ministers in the Maldivian government, who were suspended for disparaging Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year, have resigned ahead of a

Two Maldivian ministers who disparaged India's Modi resign ahead of Muizzu's Delhi trip
Asia|Economy|Environment|News

Factories in Vietnam's export hubs face weeks of disruption after typhoon

Typhoon Yagi caused severe damage to many factories and flooded warehouses in northern Vietnam's export-oriented industrial hubs,

Factories in Vietnam's export hubs face weeks of disruption after typhoon
Asia|Business|Finance

Goldman Sachs appoints three co-heads of Asia M&A to bolster regional presence

Goldman Sachs has appointed Raghav Maliah, Yoshihiko Yano and Ed Wittig as co-heads of mergers and acquisitions in Asia Pacific to expand and deepen deals coverage in

Goldman Sachs appoints three co-heads of Asia M&A to bolster regional presence
Asia|Business

Indonesia's dwindling middle class seen dimming economic outlook

Rahmat Hidayat lost his job when the shoe factory he worked for closed down last year in the industrial town of Karawang in Indonesia's West Java.

Indonesia's dwindling middle class seen dimming economic outlook
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe

European firms doubt China's appetite to fix economy, lobby group says

European firms in China doubt the government has a credible plan to boost demand in the ailing economy or will carry out long-promised reforms, diminishing their

European firms doubt China's appetite to fix economy, lobby group says
Asia|News|World

At least two dead, hundreds stranded in Thailand as floods hit north

At least two people were killed and hundreds stranded in Thailand after heavy rains swept through two northern provinces, swelling rivers, inundating settlements and triggering

At least two dead, hundreds stranded in Thailand as floods hit north
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar

Bangladesh has ramped up vigilance at its border with Myanmar, with at least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in

Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar
Asia|Business|Finance

China's Midea Group to price shares at top of range in Hong Kong listing, sources say

Chinese home appliance maker Midea Group is set to price shares at the top of an indicative range to raise at least $3.46 billion in a Hong Kong listing, said three

China's Midea Group to price shares at top of range in Hong Kong listing, sources say
Asia|Business|Technology

Huawei's tri-foldable phone stirs Chinese pride but $2,800 price tag panned

Huawei's new tri-foldable smartphone has ignited nationalistic pride in China with social media abuzz with what supporters see as its ability to out-innovate Apple despite U.S.

Huawei's tri-foldable phone stirs Chinese pride but $2,800 price tag panned
Asia|News|Political|World

China concerned about US manipulation of Hong Kong issues, says foreign ministry

China is concerned about the United States' manipulation of Hong Kong issues and suppression of its development, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

China concerned about US manipulation of Hong Kong issues, says foreign ministry
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong hits out at US Congress for passing a bill that could close its representative offices

Hong Kong's government says the U.S. House of Representatives twisted facts in an attack on the city as it passed a bill that could close its representative offices in America

Hong Kong hits out at US Congress for passing a bill that could close its representative offices
Asia|Economy|News|Technology|Travel

Indonesia kicks off Japan-funded expansion of capital's train network

Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched construction on Wednesday for a new line on Jakarta's mass rapid transit (MRT) system, funded by a loan of nearly $1 billion from Japan,

Indonesia kicks off Japan-funded expansion of capital's train network
Asia|Election|World

Sri Lanka's presidential election: Where are the women?

Not one of the 38 contenders in Sri Lanka's presidential election this month is a woman, a stark contrast in the Indian Ocean island where women make up more

Sri Lanka's presidential election: Where are the women?
Asia|Business|Economy

India's bid to match China's factory heft gets a reality check

India's push to become a factory titan has hit a snag: to become a credible alternative to China for global firms, it first needs to

India's bid to match China's factory heft gets a reality check
Asia|Business|Economy

Ford in talks to restart making cars in India for export, minister says

Ford Motor held talks with India's Tamil Nadu state to explore producing vehicles for export, the state's chief minister said, potentially

Ford in talks to restart making cars in India for export, minister says
Asia|Business|Technology

Thailand's EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow

As sales of electric vehicles miss expectations in Southeast Asia's largest market, Thailand's main group of manufacturers, comprising large Chinese and

Thailand's EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow
Asia|News|World

China says it is verifying email tipoffs about Taiwan 'separatist' activity

China's government said on Wednesday it would carefully review email tipoffs it has received about Taiwan "separatist" activity, adding that "good people" have nothing to

China says it is verifying email tipoffs about Taiwan 'separatist' activity
Asia|News

Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

Vietnam's capital of Hanoi evacuated thousands of people living near the swollen Red River as its waters rose to a 20-year high, flooding streets

Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Lawmakers review plan to raise retirement age in fast-greying China

China's top legislative body this week assessed an official plan to delay the country's retirement age, among the world's lowest, taking a key step towards

Lawmakers review plan to raise retirement age in fast-greying China

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