Hong Kong Economy to Grow Faster, Singapore to Slow, Survey Says
Hong Kong’s economy is expected to grow faster than previously forecast this year as consumer spending rebounds, while
2023-06-12 07:56
Taiwan Extends Two-Year Rise in US Chip Exports Despite Downturn
Taiwan’s exports of chips to the US rose for a 26th consecutive month in May, defying a downturn
2023-06-12 07:50
Josh Jacobs sends cryptic tweet amid Raiders contract dispute
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs sent out a cryptic tweet on Sunday, as he continues to seek a long-term contract extension.The Las Vegas Raiders have retooled their offense this offseason, with some mainstays on the team moving on elsewhere. Quarterback Derek Carr was released and sig...
2023-06-12 07:22
What a Seahawks trade for Commanders DE Chase Young would look like
The Commanders are reportedly open to listening to trade calls for Chase Young. What if the Seahawks were bold and pursued the former No. 2 pick?Chase Young looked like everything the Commanders could have wanted from the No. 2 overall pick in the draft in 2020. Fast forward a few years and he m...
2023-06-12 06:56
Cautious Open in Asia as Traders Eye Rate Meetings: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks were set for a cautious open while major currencies traded in narrow ranges early Monday as
2023-06-12 06:47
MLB Rumors: Ideal Braves fit, Yankees target a closer, Shane Bieber buzz
This player fits the Braves' rumored trade deadline plansThe Atlanta Braves are thriving early on this season, despite the injuries they have dealt with. They recently swept the New York Mets, who have the highest payroll in baseball. The team has a slight lead over the Miami Marlins, who are...
2023-06-12 06:27
Malaysia Woos Microsoft, Google to Bolster Data Hub Ambitions
Malaysia wants to lure Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google in its drive to be a data hub
2023-06-12 06:26
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:25
Senator Ron Johnson falsely claims that Trump declined to prosecute Hillary Clinton
A GOP senator used a bit of alternative history to paint the Justice Department’s decision to prosecute Donald Trump as improper and politically motivated on Sunday. Ron Johnson was speaking on Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures with host Maria Bartiromo when he made the claim that the twice-impeached former Republican president had, in fact, decided against directing the Justice Department to prosecute Hillary Clinton, the opponent he famously vowed to “lock up” countless times on the campaign trail. "[President Gerald] Ford decided it was best for America to not pursue prosecution against [President Richard] Nixon. President Trump pretty much made the same decision, decided not to pursue any kind of prosecution of Hillary Clinton,” said Mr Johnson. “Joe Biden could have made the same decision. He didn't,” added the senator. There were a couple of important issues with Mr Johnson’s assertion, however. Number one, Mr Ford did not direct the Justice Department to end a criminal investigation into his predecessor; instead, he pardoned Mr Nixon for any crimes he committed while in office, making a prosecution moot. Mr Trump hardly extended that same gesture to Ms Clinton. In fact, the Department of Justice closed the investigation into the Democratic secretary of State on two separate occasions, both before Mr Trump ever took office. The final end to that probe occurred two days before Mr Trump’s 2016 election victory, after the FBI had made the controversial decision to reopen the investigation with just days to go in the race. Mr Johnson’s apparent assertion that Mr Biden should consider pardoning Mr Trump for crimes he may have committed is the latest in an emerging line of half-hearted defences of the former president by Republicans aligned with the party’s establishment. Others, like Ohio’s new senator, JD Vance, have rejected the idea that any crimes could have been committed at all. Those more forceful arguments align more closely with the former president’s own; Mr Trump has loudly insisted that he is not guilty of the numerous allegations levied against him in the DoJ’s indictment, including witness tampering and violations of the Espionage Act. He also faces a separate set of criminal charges in New York stemming from a scheme to pay hush money to an adult film star, Stormy Daniels. Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty in that case. Read More Ivanka and Jared split over attending Trump 2024 launch – follow live Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his first term? Four big lies Trump told during his 2024 presidential announcement Lindsey Graham ties himself in knots trying to defend Trump over classified documents indictment ‘It’s making them angrier’: North Carolina Republicans rally around Trump after indictment Trump allies cite Clinton email probe to attack classified records case. There are big differences
2023-06-12 06:22
Hong Kong Bid to Ban Protest Song Spurs Fear of Google Pullout
Hong Kong’s intent to ban internet platforms from hosting a protest song is raising concern the move may
2023-06-12 06:15
Marketmind: Central bank bonanza, stocks on a roll
By Lewis Krauskopf A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Lewis Krauskopf. Asian markets will
2023-06-12 05:57
Sacked Odey’s Flagship Hedge Fund To Be Run by Co-Manager Neave
Crispin Odey’s main hedge fund will be run by his co-manager Freddie Neave following a decision by Odey
2023-06-12 05:56