Singapore Puts Transport Minister on Leave Amid Graft Probe
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he instructed Transport Minister S. Iswaran to go on leave as
2023-07-12 11:29
New Zealand Keeps Rates on Hold as Inflation Pressures Wane
New Zealand’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for the first time in almost two years amid signs
2023-07-12 10:55
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile After Threat to US
North Korea test-fired a suspected ballistic missile Wednesday after warning the US of “shocking” consequences for flying spy
2023-07-12 09:46
Australia Treasurer to Finalize RBA Governor With Cabinet ‘Soon’
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he expects to discuss with the government’s senior leadership team “soon” whether Reserve
2023-07-12 08:17
EU and Australia Deadlock in Push for a Free-Trade Agreement
The European Union and Australia deadlocked in negotiations aimed at wrapping up a free-trade deal this week, putting
2023-07-12 07:50
China Foreign Minister to Skip Asean Meeting, Extending Absence
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will skip a meeting of Southeast Asia’s top diplomats in Jakarta, according to
2023-07-11 14:21
Rice Soars to Two-Year High in Asia on El Niño Drought Risks
Rice prices in Asia have surged to the highest level in more than two years as importers build
2023-07-11 13:52
Tata Group Closes In on Deal to Become First Indian iPhone Maker
Tata Group, India’s largest conglomerate, is close to an agreement to acquire an Apple Inc. supplier’s factory as
2023-07-11 13:48
Nuclear Stocks Jump as South Korea Considers Adding New Plant
Nuclear power-linked stocks surged in South Korea after the nation confirmed it will consider construction of a new
2023-07-11 11:57
Ford’s EV Battery Partner Targets US Growth Over Profit
A South Korean battery maker tapped by the US to help it catch China in the clean-car market
2023-07-11 11:51
Eisai Appoints CEO’s 34-Year-Old Son to Lead Global Alzheimer Drug Program
Japanese drug giant Eisai Co. said global Alzheimer drug program officer Ivan Cheung will retire at the end
2023-07-11 11:19
China to Use Offset Market Revival to Support New Climate Action
Small-scale solar projects and afforestation are being considered as sectors to generate new emissions reduction credits under a
2023-07-11 10:58