'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'
A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.
2023-07-04 06:25
Drought Menacing Thailand Threatens Global Supply of Sugar, Rice
Thailand is preparing contingency plans to deal with a potential drought that could last years and squeeze global
2023-07-04 06:23
Top-Ranked Fund Trims Japan Chip Stocks for Soap, Noodle Makers
A top-performing equity fund is pocketing gains on Japanese chipmakers to buy shares left behind during the market’s
2023-07-04 06:18
Marketmind: Australia rate decision on a knife edge
By Jamie McGeever A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.
2023-07-04 05:45
HK Police Put HK$1M Bounties on 8 Wanted Democracy Activists
Hong Kong police are offering HK$1,000,000 ($127,650) rewards for information leading to the arrest of eight pro-democracy activists
2023-07-04 02:54
Ukraine Recap: Russian Defense Chief Plays Down Impact of Mutiny
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said last month’s attempted mutiny by Wagner mercenaries failed because the country’s armed
2023-07-04 02:24
Ambani’s Jio Unveils $12 Phone That Streams Video, Moves Money
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s group Monday announced an internet-enabled phone at an entry price of 999 rupees ($12) as
2023-07-03 22:56
European Stocks Muted After First-Half Gains; Energy Shares Rise
European stocks were muted on Monday following gains in the first half of the year as cyclical sectors
2023-07-03 21:28
Singapore Ministers Defend Colonial House Rents After Outcry
The two Singapore cabinet ministers at the center of a rental probe over sprawling state-owned houses took to
2023-07-03 18:50
Malaysia to Simplify Investment Bodies to Boost Ease of Business
Malaysia is working on streamlining the roles of its investment promotion agencies to improve the ease of doing
2023-07-03 18:29
Thai Stocks to Rebound on New Government Optimism, Analysts Say
Thailand’s stocks may rebound in the fourth quarter as the appointment of a new government will likely bolster
2023-07-03 18:27
China Says It Wants More Cooperation With Russia’s Military
China said it wants closer ties with Russia’s military, a sign Moscow still has Beijing’s support after the
2023-07-03 18:16