US and Papua New Guinea sign defense pact as Washington, Beijing vie for influence in the Pacific
The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement -- a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and China jostle for influence in the region.
2023-05-22 15:46
Foo Fighters unveil new drummer Josh Freese
Josh Freese will replace the late Taylor Hawkins as Foo Fighters' sticksman.
2023-05-22 15:16
India Removing 2,000 Rupee Note May Spur Gold, Property Rush
India withdrawing its highest value currency notes from circulation may push some consumers to buy precious metals and
2023-05-22 14:47
Investors Seek Shelter in Emerging Markets as Recession Risk Hits US
Investors are planning to ramp up bets in emerging markets, according to the latest Markets Live Pulse survey
2023-05-22 14:21
US ups ante in Pacific but foregoes historic moment
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
2023-05-22 14:17
G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security
Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.
2023-05-22 14:17
Analysis-Regulators dust off rule books to tackle generative AI like ChatGPT
By Martin Coulter and Supantha Mukherjee LONDON/STOCKHOLM As the race to develop more powerful artificial intelligence services like
2023-05-22 13:25
DBS Sees Annual Profit Exceeding $7.4 Billion in Five Years
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. expects to achieve earnings of more than S$10 billion ($7.4 billion) in the medium
2023-05-22 12:58
NZ central bank to hike by 25 bps, risk grows of higher peak for rates
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand’s central bank is expected to deliver a 25-basis point hike on Wednesday,
2023-05-22 12:58
Shorter Bonds in India Rally as RBI Cash Move to Boost Deposits
India’s shorter bonds rallied and money market rates eased on bets that a withdrawal of the nation’s highest
2023-05-22 12:48
US economy on the brink as time runs low to avert debt default
America is heading close to the brink of a self-imposed economic disaster with the Republican-led House refusing to pay the country's debts unless President Joe Biden agrees on cuts to current and future spending and new curbs on social programs.
2023-05-22 12:20
Syngenta’s IPO Seen as Key to Lure Foreigners to China’s Market
Syngenta Group’s planned 65 billion yuan ($9.26 billion) initial public offering, potentially the world’s biggest this year, is
2023-05-22 12:15