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
Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election
By Elaine Lies and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is increasingly certain to call a
2023-05-22 15:22
Foo Fighters unveil new drummer Josh Freese
Josh Freese will replace the late Taylor Hawkins as Foo Fighters' sticksman.
2023-05-22 15:16
Don't drop it: World's most expensive ice cream costs $6,400
A white truffle and gold leaf ice cream made in Japan comes with its own custom spoon.
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
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
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
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
Modi, Blinken meet Pacific Island leaders in Papua New Guinea
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) -India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged support for the Pacific Islands at a summit in Papua
2023-05-22 12:23
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
China’s Banks Keep Lending Rates Unchanged After PBOC’s Hold
Chinese banks kept their benchmark lending rates unchanged for a ninth consecutive month following the central bank’s decision
2023-05-22 09:57