Japan’s Cheapest Spot LNG in Two Years May Help Ease Inflation
A Japanese utility paid the least for spot liquefied natural gas in more than two years, potentially limiting
2023-05-19 16:22
Saudis Welcome Assad in Diplomatic Win for Syria’s Leader
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad touched down in Saudi Arabia to attend an Arab League summit for the
2023-05-19 13:56
Korea Trade Minister Says Republican Win May Lower IRA Tax Boon
South Korea believes the US may reduce the tax credits in President Joe Biden’s landmark clean energy law,
2023-05-19 13:49
How Thailand’s Election Winner Used TikTok to Eke Rare Progressive Triumph
Thailand’s election-winning Move Forward Party had a TikTok advantage: while all the country’s big parties used social media
2023-05-19 12:46
USC Rules Telling Athletes to Smile Violated the Law, Labor Board Alleges
The University of Southern California’s rules about student athletes’ media interviews and social media posts violated federal labor
2023-05-19 11:30
China Faces ‘Confidence Trap’ as Economic Recovery Falters
China’s economy is at risk of being caught in a confidence trap as the post-Covid recovery loses steam,
2023-05-19 10:22
TikTok Users Sue to Block Montana Law They Call ‘Speech Ban’
A group of TikTok creators and viewers sued Montana to challenge the first statewide ban of the popular
2023-05-19 09:52
China Considers Moving Stakes in Bad Banks to Sovereign Wealth Fund
China is considering transferring government ownership in the nation’s biggest bad-debt managers to a unit of its sovereign
2023-05-19 09:47
G-7 to Chase Russia’s Diamonds While Stopping Short of Total Ban
Group of Seven countries will agree to work together to track Russian diamonds, but stop short of slapping
2023-05-19 09:19
TikTok Montana Ban Sows Chaos for Creators Who Vow to Quit
Isaac, a Montana-based TikTok influencer who usually posts window-cleaning videos, told his 456,300 followers that he has to
2023-05-19 07:16
Shale-Oil Drillers Are Running Out of Places to Dump Toxic Wastewater
Oil drillers in North America’s biggest shale field are running out of easy places to dispose of toxic
2023-05-19 06:55
US, Taiwan Agree on Trade Initiative in Bid for Closer Ties
The US and Taiwan agreed to boost trade ties, the first tangible results under an initiative announced last
2023-05-19 06:54