October 28, 2021 Singapore looking into unusual surge after record COVID-19 cases October 28, 2021 Biden vows to stand with ASEAN on freedom October 28, 2021 Experts back boosters for people inoculated with Sinovac’s vaccine October 28, 2021 Esports talent in S. Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban October 28, 2021 World should shut nearly 3,000 coal plants to keep on climate track — study October 28, 2021 In Japan, efforts afoot to win hearts, and votes, of the alienated young October 28, 2021 Top US general confirms ‘very concerning’ Chinese hypersonic weapons test October 28, 2021 Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are now worth almost half a trillion dollars October 27, 2021 S.Korea sees peace declaration as key to restarting N.Korea talks October 27, 2021 China’s growing COVID-19 outbreak tests towns along vulnerable borders October 27, 2021 Japan PM Kishida’s nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election October 27, 2021 U.S., Indonesia call for new G20 forum to prepare for next pandemic October 27, 2021 Microsoft sees cloud business growth, but supply woes continue for Xbox October 27, 2021 Trump tightens grip on social media company after SPAC deal success October 27, 2021 Airlines brace for early ‘long lines’ when U.S. lifts travel restrictions October 27, 2021 Southeast Asian nations tout green power links ahead of COP26 October 26, 2021 Rise in human bird flu cases in China shows risk of fast-changing variants October 26, 2021 South Korea’s former president Roh Tae-woo dies at 88 October 26, 2021 Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner October 26, 2021 Recognizing Myanmar junta won’t stop violence: outgoing U.N. envoy October 26, 2021 Amazon signs deal with British spy agencies to boost use of AI for espionage -FT October 26, 2021 Facebook invests billions in metaverse efforts as ad business slows October 26, 2021 Southeast Asian leaders hold summit, excluding Myanmar coup leader October 25, 2021 China will uphold world peace, Xi says on anniversary of return to UN October 25, 2021 Fully vaccinated and want to visit Israel? Read the fine print first, say local hoteliers October 25, 2021 La Niña to worsen energy crisis with colder winter October 25, 2021 Standardization of travel rules key for Latin America airlines’ recovery October 25, 2021 Hong Kong’s zero-COVID policy undermining financial hub status — industry group October 25, 2021 China warns of further spread in latest COVID-19 flare-up October 24, 2021 In just 21 days, Facebook led new user to gore, fake news October 24, 2021 Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060 October 24, 2021 Chinese economy risks deeper slowdown than markets realize October 22, 2021 Fed cracks down on top officials’ trading in bid to end ethics scandal October 22, 2021 Bank of Japan discussing phasing out pandemic support as economy reopens — sources October 22, 2021 No Squid Game: South Korea’s real-life debt trap October 22, 2021 Renewable energy jobs grew globally in 2020 despite COVID-19 crisis October 22, 2021 The only way is up: corporate chiefs warn on prices October 21, 2021 Melbourne readies to exit world’s longest COVID-19 lockdown October 21, 2021 ASEAN should rethink non-interference policy, Malaysia FM says October 21, 2021 US FDA authorizes mixing COVID vaccines October 21, 2021 Japan princess overcomes money scandal, PTSD to marry college sweetheart October 21, 2021 India races to vaccinate all adults after 1B doses October 21, 2021 What lies beneath? Hidden debt fears feed China’s property woes October 21, 2021 ‘They’ll have to pay’: Malaysia chip crunch triggers new era in supply deals October 21, 2021 California ports, key to US supply chain, among world’s least efficient October 20, 2021 India delays vaccine supplies to COVAX October 20, 2021 Gates Foundation allots $120M for poor nations to get COVID-19 drug October 20, 2021 Rice prices set to jump as fertilizer rally drives farming costs higher October 20, 2021 U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient October 20, 2021 Tokyo aims to lift COVID-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall – media October 20, 2021 China updates official news sources list to tighten information oversight October 20, 2021 N.Korea confirms submarine launch of new ballistic missile October 20, 2021 MF cuts Asia Pacific growth outlook on Delta variant, vaccines October 19, 2021 Japan economy’s reopening hobbled by lack of testing, vaccination passports October 19, 2021 South Korea says North fired ballistic missile into the sea October 19, 2021 U.S. bill would stop Big Tech favoring its own products October 19, 2021 U.S. Democrats battle over climate change plans in $3.5 trillion bill October 19, 2021 New York directs two cryptocurrency lending platforms to cease activity October 19, 2021 What is an ETF? And why is it driving Bitcoin back to record high prices? October 19, 2021 Oil at $100 a barrel is ‘possible’ this winter, Mercuria says October 18, 2021 Richest families in Southeast Asia scout for the next unicorn October 18, 2021 China’s economy stumbles on power crunch, property woes October 18, 2021 Richest families in Southeast Asia scout for the next unicorn October 18, 2021 Myanmar junta leader blames opponents for prolonging unrest October 18, 2021 Spain’s ‘Crying Room’ seeks to banish mental health taboo October 18, 2021 China condemns US, Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait October 17, 2021 ASEAN nations exclude Myanmar junta leader from regional summit in rare move October 17, 2021 Pope pledges to continue being a ‘pest’ in defense of the poor October 17, 2021 Melbourne to ease world’s longest COVID-19 lockdown October 17, 2021 Netflix estimates Squid Game will be worth nearly $900M October 15, 2021 England eases COVID-19 testing rules for most incoming passengers from Oct. 24 October 15, 2021 Singapore electricity providers hit by global power crunch quit market October 15, 2021 IMF panel urges central banks to closely monitor inflation, ‘act appropriately’ October 15, 2021 ‘Fake it until you make it’: 5G marketing outpaces service reality October 15, 2021 US port’s supply chain fix challenge: selling 24/7 shifts October 15, 2021 Africa’s farmers click with digital tools to boost crops October 14, 2021 FDA sets new goal for lower salt in everyday American food October 14, 2021 Bali reopens to international tourists, but with no flights October 14, 2021 Why Britain is now the epicenter of online bank fraud October 14, 2021 Taiwan won’t start a war with China, defence minister says October 14, 2021 U.S. to ship 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan October 14, 2021 Japan dissolves parliament, setting stage for general election October 14, 2021 China’s record factory gate inflation stokes policy dilemma October 14, 2021 ASEAN to discuss excluding Myanmar leader from summit – sources October 13, 2021 Russia says talks with U.S. fail to make headway on embassies dispute October 13, 2021 Clean energy investments need to triple by 2030 to curb climate change — IEA October 13, 2021 Billionaire Alibaba founder Jack Ma reappears in Hong Kong – sources October 13, 2021 South Korea launches panel to debate ‘living with COVID-19’ October 13, 2021 Asian Development Bank boosts 2019-2030 climate financing goal to $100 billion October 13, 2021 U.S. to lift Canada, Mexico land border restrictions in Nov for vaccinated visitors October 13, 2021 IMF cuts global growth outlook as supply bottlenecks hobble pandemic recovery October 12, 2021 Climate action at COP26 could save millions of lives October 12, 2021 Hong Kong risks global status as Singapore opens up to world October 12, 2021 Poor countries’ debt rose 12% to record $860 bln in 2020- World Bank October 12, 2021 Cyclone Kompasu strikes Philippines, kills 9 October 12, 2021 World Bank taking steps to boost research integrity after data rigging scandal October 12, 2021 JPMorgan CEO blasts bitcoin as ‘worthless’ October 11, 2021 Websites crash in rush for flights as Singapore opens up October 11, 2021 Salaries to remittances: Afghans embrace crypto amid financial chaos October 11, 2021 Stock market’s CO2 footprint is bigger than previously estimated, report says October 11, 2021 AstraZeneca antibody drug effective at treating mild coronavirus in trial October 11, 2021 China has won AI battle with US, Pentagon’s ex-software chief says October 11, 2021 Corporate business travel ‘carbon budgets’ loom for airlines October 11, 2021 Home from home: Mercedes-Benz doubles down on China October 11, 2021 ‘Freedom Day’: Sydney reopens as Australia looks to live with COVID-19 October 10, 2021 El Salvador to use bitcoin gains to fund veterinary hospital October 10, 2021 Australia mulls measures making social media giants responsible for defamatory postings October 10, 2021 Japan PM says no plan to alter capital gains tax October 10, 2021 Taiwan won’t be forced to bow to China, says president Tsai October 8, 2021 US troops rotating into Taiwan for training — sources October 8, 2021 And the 2021 Nobel Prizes go to men… so far October 8, 2021 Singapore eyes quarantine-free travel with US before year-end October 7, 2021 Climate change set to worsen resource degradation October 7, 2021 Squid Game helps boost Korean soft power, economy October 7, 2021 Posthumous victory for S.Korean transgender soldier as court tells army to annul dismissal October 7, 2021 Amid Facebook fracas, Australia moves to update defamation laws October 7, 2021 Taiwan seeks international support after Chinese incursions October 7, 2021 Tesla’s gigafactory electrifies California-Germany culture clash October 6, 2021 COVID-related school absences increase by two-thirds in England October 6, 2021 Biden, Xi agree to abide by Taiwan agreement October 6, 2021 China becomes last country still chasing goal of eliminating COVID October 6, 2021 New Japan PM Kishida off to rocky start in polling October 6, 2021 S.Korea to vaccinate pregnant women as it races to 80% target for adults October 6, 2021 Merck says deal signed with Singapore on COVID-19 antiviral pill October 6, 2021 Facebook ‘operating in the shadows’ says whistleblower as U.S. lawmakers demand probes October 6, 2021 Taiwan defence minister says tensions with China are the worst in four decades October 5, 2021 New Japan PM Kishida confirms strong alliance with US in talks with Biden October 5, 2021 Singapore parliament approves law to tackle foreign interference October 5, 2021 World Bank, IMF face long-term damage after data rigging scandal October 5, 2021 Malaysia protests presence of Chinese vessels in its waters October 5, 2021 Taiwan says needs to be on alert to ‘over the top’ China October 5, 2021 Climate change is killing the world’s coral reefs as oceans warm -study October 5, 2021 Facebook blames “faulty configuration change” for nearly six-hour outage October 5, 2021 OPEC+ sticks to plan for gradual oil output hike, price roars higher October 5, 2021 Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp reconnecting after nearly six-hour outage October 4, 2021 Christmas at risk as supply chain disaster continues to worsen October 4, 2021 Amid COVID-19 booster data dilemma, EU nations’ plans diverge October 4, 2021 Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties October 4, 2021 Key findings of leaked Pandora Papers on offshore wealth October 4, 2021 US condemns ‘provocative’ Chinese activities near Taiwan October 4, 2021 Pandora Papers: Document dump allegedly links world leaders to secret wealth October 4, 2021 French Catholic Church had an estimated 3,000 pedophiles since 1950s — commission head October 3, 2021 At 39 aircraft, China sets new high for Taiwan defense zone incursion October 3, 2021 China’s energy crisis highlights weaknesses in Xi’s power plans October 3, 2021 Headwinds mounting for world economy into final stretch of 2021 October 1, 2021 China gorges on American grain-fed beef amid shrinking supplies from Australia October 1, 2021 Sinovac shot approved for tourists to Australia October 1, 2021 Asian factories stagnate as China’s slowdown, supply constraints hit October 1, 2021 Safe to give COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine at the same time – UK study October 1, 2021 Facebook research shows company knew of Instagram harm to teens, senators say October 1, 2021 New money: Central banks lay out operating manual for digital cash September 30, 2021 New Zealand outlaws terror attack planning after IS-linked stabbing September 30, 2021 Death toll in Ecuador prison riot increases to 116; six decapitated September 30, 2021 China’s high-end military technology touted at biggest aviation show September 30, 2021 Kim offers to reopen inter-Korean hotline September 30, 2021 Whatever happens to Evergrande, nobody wants to short the yuan September 30, 2021 South Korea’s ruling party retreats on ‘fake news’ law after backlash September 30, 2021 China vaccine diplomacy wavers as nations seek Western shots September 30, 2021 How global supply chains are falling out of fashion September 30, 2021 US to declare 23 species, including ivory-billed woodpecker, officially extinct September 30, 2021 Global energy shortage or a coincidence of regional crises? September 29, 2021 Myanmar’s junta powerless as currency drops 60% in 4 weeks September 29, 2021 Kishida certain to be named Japan’s next PM September 29, 2021 China’s regulators tighten scrutiny of FX dealers September 29, 2021 FDA leans toward authorizing Moderna booster at a half dose September 29, 2021 Singapore sends vaccines to neighbors as region seeks to reopen September 29, 2021 China seeks to calm power supply fears as crunch bites September 28, 2021 Senate GOP blocks bill to raise debt limit and avert shutdown September 28, 2021 Trading scandal that rocked the Fed offers chance to reshape it September 28, 2021 Pandemic pushes Chinese tech giants to roll out more courier robots September 28, 2021 North Korea fires missile, accuses United States of ‘double standards’ September 28, 2021 China’s electricity crunch is world’s latest supply-chain threat September 28, 2021 Failed TikTok deal ‘strangest thing I’ve worked on,’ Microsoft CEO says September 28, 2021 Unregulated crypto markets will ‘not end well’ — SEC September 28, 2021 World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia and Pacific September 28, 2021 Apple’s new iPhone to take longer to reach customers – analysts September 27, 2021 Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana September 27, 2021 Fuel shortages pressure Johnson as UK crisis escalates September 27, 2021 Taiwan needs to have long-range weapons to deter China, says official September 27, 2021 German SPD seeks allies to replace Merkel-led coalition September 27, 2021 Dark future? Climate change fuels higher heat, flood threats for children September 27, 2021 Switzerland votes to make same-sex marriage legal by near two-thirds majority September 27, 2021 Canada foreign minister says eyes wide open when it comes to normalizing China ties September 27, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two — study September 27, 2021 Facebook rebuts report calling Instagram ‘toxic’ for teen girls September 26, 2021 Energy crisis puts Europe’s climate plan to test September 26, 2021 Crypto exchange giants stop taking China users as ban widens September 26, 2021 Australia’s Victoria state records second-highest daily rise in virus cases September 26, 2021 UK gov’t warned temporary visa plan to fix truck driver shortage will not solve crunch September 26, 2021 A global equity trader’s guide for China Evergrande debt crisis September 26, 2021 Logistics flaws hurt Indonesia’s vaccine rollout September 24, 2021 China says all crypto-related transactions are illegal September 24, 2021 South Korea reports record daily COVID-19 cases; planning how to live with COVID-19 September 24, 2021 North Korea says open to talks if South drops double standards September 24, 2021 Taiwan blasts ‘arch criminal’ China for Pacific trade pact threats September 24, 2021 ‘Death sentence’: low-lying nations implore faster action on climate at UN September 24, 2021 Quad leaders to deliver on vaccines, infrastructure, tech — US official September 23, 2021 Echoes, uncertainty as Afghan pilots await US help in Tajikistan September 23, 2021 French ambassador to return to US after Biden and Macron fence-mending call September 23, 2021 Melbourne anti-lockdown protests fizzle out as daily infections hit pandemic high September 23, 2021 US FDA clears Pfizer COVID-19 booster for older and at-risk Americans September 23, 2021 Evergrande domestic debt deal calms immediate contagion concern September 23, 2021 World’s beautiful, Airbus says as air industry sets out green goals September 23, 2021 Vaccinated pregnant women pass protection to babies in study September 22, 2021 Pandemic threatens Asia-Pacific’s progress on global development goals September 22, 2021 Australia rocked by one of its biggest quakes on record September 22, 2021 Climate, COVID-19 dominate UN as Biden and Xi up their promises September 22, 2021 Social entrepreneurs fight to make gig work fairer, greener September 22, 2021 McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to go green globally by 2025 September 22, 2021 Evergrande wooed retail investors with Gucci bags, Dyson appliances September 22, 2021 US to donate an additional 500 million COVID-19 vaccines September 21, 2021 COVID-19 toll in US surpasses 1918 pandemic deaths September 21, 2021 Trudeau wins another minority in election, claims ‘clear mandate’ September 21, 2021 Evergrande tumbles further after S&P says default is likely September 21, 2021 Malaysia, India top Asian forecasts for faster growth in 2022 September 21, 2021 US to relax travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign air travelers September 21, 2021 External review finds deeper rot in World Bank ‘Doing Business’ rankings September 20, 2021 Singapore urges caution as rising cases may test ICU system September 20, 2021 Lava pours out of volcano on La Palma in Canary Islands September 20, 2021 Pro-Putin party wins majority September 20, 2021 Universal Studios Beijing draws eager throngs amid uneasy US-China ties September 20, 2021 France cancels defense meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say September 20, 2021 Stockpiled COVID vaccines must be handed to poorer nations, says former UK PM September 20, 2021 Taiwan threatens to take China to WTO in new spat over fruit September 20, 2021 Key data on US J&J, Moderna COVID-19 boosters weeks away, Fauci says September 20, 2021 Banks beware, outsiders are cracking the code for finance September 19, 2021 Pandemic in focus at UN general assembly September 19, 2021 Australia says it was ‘upfront’ with France over submarine deal September 19, 2021 Bad for business: World Bank’s China rigging scandal rattles investors September 19, 2021 Philippines divers clear plastic waste from corals for World Cleanup Day September 17, 2021 Sydney pilots home quarantine as Australia looks to reopen border September 17, 2021 British study to test mixed COVID-19 vaccine dose schedules in children September 17, 2021 Hong Kong teachers exit under shadow of security law, schools scramble to fill gaps September 17, 2021 Glasgow climate summit at risk of failure, UN chief warns September 16, 2021 Taiwan plans $9-B boost in arms spending September 16, 2021 Australia to welcome top overseas talent September 16, 2021 New Zealand’s economy surges in Q2, supporting rate hike call September 16, 2021 Indonesia in talks with WHO to become global vaccine hub — minister September 16, 2021 UNICEF calls for schools to reopen in pandemic-hit nations September 16, 2021 Australia to get US nuclear submarine technology as China looms large September 16, 2021 Billions blown as Macau casino investors fold amid gambling review September 15, 2021 Biden denies China’s Xi turned down meeting offer September 15, 2021 N. Korea tests ballistic missiles amid deadlocked nuclear talks September 15, 2021 US pushes world leaders to embrace 70% global COVID-19 vaccination target September 15, 2021 China’s hard climate stance with US imperils Glasgow talks September 15, 2021 Malaysia holiday hotspot readies for reopening with tourism bubble September 15, 2021 Cybercrime spreads in Australia as COVID-19 pushes more people online September 15, 2021 Indonesia aims to reopen to foreigners in November — minister September 14, 2021 Grab cuts full-year outlook on worsening virus outbreak September 14, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine boosters not widely needed – scientists September 14, 2021 Climate change may push 216M people to migrate — World Bank September 14, 2021 Stop funding coal abroad, NGO group tells top investor Bank of China September 14, 2021 Nuclear envoys from Japan, U.S., and S.Korea met after N.Korea missile test September 14, 2021 Chinese envoy to U.S. urges stable commercial ties despite trade conflicts September 14, 2021 S.Korea fines Google $177 mln for blocking Android customisation September 14, 2021 Cyber arms dealer exploits new iPhone software vulnerability – researchers September 13, 2021 North Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability September 13, 2021 Expect more coronavirus surges, experts say September 13, 2021 Vietnam’s biggest city to keep virus curbs, flight resumption sought September 13, 2021 Britain begins world’s largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer September 13, 2021 After the ‘bazooka,’ Bank of Japan dismantles the work of its radical chief September 13, 2021 IAEA-Iran agreement raises hopes for fresh nuclear talks with US September 13, 2021 As West ponders aid for Afghanistan, China and Pakistan quick to provide relief September 12, 2021 Japan says suspected Chinese submarine seen near territorial waters September 12, 2021 FBI releases declassified 9/11 document after Biden order September 10, 2021 Facing stalemate in ties, Biden and China’s Xi discuss avoiding conflict in call September 10, 2021 Afghanistan commercial flights resume as UN accuses Taliban of harassment September 10, 2021 Attacking anti-vaccine movement, Biden mandates widespread COVID shots, tests September 10, 2021 How business travel may never be the same again September 9, 2021 COVAX goal held back by India export restrictions September 9, 2021 Shopee parent company eyes to raise $6.3B in 2021’s biggest equity deal September 9, 2021 Singapore shifts virus focus to hospitalizations as cases surge September 9, 2021 China’s factory inflation hits 13-year high as materials costs soar September 9, 2021 World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy September 9, 2021 Taiwan to hand out more stimulus coupons to boost consumer spending by $7.2-B September 9, 2021 EXPLAINER: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants September 8, 2021 UK blinks first on COVID deficits as Sunak pushes tax increase September 8, 2021 Reopen schools or disaster looms, experts tell Indian authorities September 8, 2021 Biden says he is sure China will try to work out deal with Afghanistan September 8, 2021 Hong Kong police arrest 4 members of group behind Tiananmen vigil September 8, 2021 Mexico’s top court decriminalizes abortion in ‘watershed moment’ September 8, 2021 US workplaces look to college fights as return to work ‘turning point’ looms September 8, 2021 COVID-19 disruption causing many deaths from TB, AIDS in poorest countries, fund says September 8, 2021 Taliban name new Afghan government, interior minister on US sanctions list September 7, 2021 G20 nations call for more COVID help for poor states September 7, 2021 Myanmar shadow government calls for revolt against military rule September 7, 2021 London takes aim at New York with five-year financial plan September 7, 2021 Japan PM candidate Kishida calls for $270 bln-plus stimulus package -media September 7, 2021 Taliban claim control of Panjshir, opposition says resistance will continue September 7, 2021 El Salvador leads the world into cryptocurrency: bitcoin legal tender September 7, 2021 Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus September 7, 2021 S.Korea tests first submarine-launched ballistic missile – Yonhap September 6, 2021 Israel plans to reopen for small tour groups from selected countries September 6, 2021 Australia sees future for coal beyond 2030 September 6, 2021 New Zealand lifts virus curbs, says Delta elimination in sight September 6, 2021 Toppled Conde failed to live up to pledges in Guinea September 6, 2021 Vietnam’s capital ramps up testing after extending COVID-19 curbs September 6, 2021 Shipping industry proposes levy to speed up zero carbon future September 6, 2021 Taliban claim control of Panjshir as evacuation flights await clearance September 6, 2021 Each COVID-19 surge poses a risk for healthcare workers: PTSD September 6, 2021 Vietnam sets deadline to vaccinate biggest cities’ adults September 6, 2021 Volkswagen CEO: smart cars, not e-cars, are ‘gamechanger’ September 6, 2021 Rats, drought and labor shortages eat into global edible oil recovery September 5, 2021 Brazil health regulator suspends use of 12 million Sinovac vaccine shots September 5, 2021 Over 1 billion Asians will join global middle class by 2030 September 5, 2021 Rich nations likely to have 1.2 billion extra COVID vaccine doses by yearend September 3, 2021 Japan’s struggling PM Suga steps down, sets stage for new leader September 3, 2021 Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles September 3, 2021 U.S. labor agency probes two complaints from Apple workers September 3, 2021 U.S. has no plans to release billions in Afghan assets, Treasury says September 2, 2021 Food prices expected to rise as world runs short of workers September 2, 2021 New York City mayor declares state of emergency after record-breaking rain September 2, 2021 Billions paid in fraudulent virus aid, according to pandemic response watchdog September 2, 2021 Some 30% of global tree species at risk of extinction — report September 2, 2021 Pakistan frets over security threats from neighboring Afghanistan September 2, 2021 Sinovac investor reports Chinese coronavirus vaccine windfall September 2, 2021 Afghanistan exit marks the end of US nation-building, says Biden September 2, 2021 Pollution likely to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians September 2, 2021 Warnings as Southeast Asia’s biggest economies ease COVID-19 curbs September 2, 2021 Australian doctors warn of risks to hospitals once COVID-19 curbs ease September 2, 2021 South Korean health workers drop strike plans after agreement September 2, 2021 China warns US climate cooperation at risk on political tensions September 2, 2021 Briton charged in Singapore as police probe Wirecard-linked firm October 28, 2021 Singapore looking into unusual surge after record COVID-19 cases 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Business Rishi Sunak splashes the cash in giveaway budget Business Sparing self-employed and stamp duty help for hospitality sector doesn’t paper over cracks Business Jean Paul Gaultier launches rental service of iconic 1980s and 90s items Business The Power of Effective Training and Leadership October 28, 2021 Singapore looking into unusual surge after record COVID-19 cases October 28, 2021 Biden vows to stand with ASEAN on freedom October 28, 2021 Experts back boosters for people inoculated with Sinovac’s vaccine October 28, 2021 Esports talent in S. Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban October 28, 2021 Singapore looking into unusual surge after record COVID-19 cases October 28, 2021 Biden vows to stand with ASEAN on freedom October 28, 2021 Experts back boosters for people inoculated with Sinovac’s vaccine October 28, 2021 Esports talent in S. Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban October 28, 2021 World should shut nearly 3,000 coal plants to keep on climate track — study October 28, 2021 In Japan, efforts afoot to win hearts, and votes, of the alienated young October 28, 2021 Top US general confirms ‘very concerning’ Chinese hypersonic weapons test October 28, 2021 Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are now worth almost half a trillion dollars October 27, 2021 S.Korea sees peace declaration as key to restarting N.Korea talks October 27, 2021 China’s growing COVID-19 outbreak tests towns along vulnerable borders October 27, 2021 Japan PM Kishida’s nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election October 27, 2021 U.S., Indonesia call for new G20 forum to prepare for next pandemic October 27, 2021 Microsoft sees cloud business growth, but supply woes continue for Xbox October 27, 2021 Trump tightens grip on social media company after SPAC deal success October 27, 2021 Airlines brace for early ‘long lines’ when U.S. lifts travel restrictions October 27, 2021 Southeast Asian nations tout green power links ahead of COP26 October 26, 2021 Rise in human bird flu cases in China shows risk of fast-changing variants October 26, 2021 South Korea’s former president Roh Tae-woo dies at 88 October 26, 2021 Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner October 26, 2021 Recognizing Myanmar junta won’t stop violence: outgoing U.N. envoy October 26, 2021 Amazon signs deal with British spy agencies to boost use of AI for espionage -FT October 26, 2021 Facebook invests billions in metaverse efforts as ad business slows October 26, 2021 Southeast Asian leaders hold summit, excluding Myanmar coup leader October 25, 2021 China will uphold world peace, Xi says on anniversary of return to UN October 25, 2021 Fully vaccinated and want to visit Israel? Read the fine print first, say local hoteliers October 25, 2021 La Niña to worsen energy crisis with colder winter October 25, 2021 Standardization of travel rules key for Latin America airlines’ recovery October 25, 2021 Hong Kong’s zero-COVID policy undermining financial hub status — industry group October 25, 2021 China warns of further spread in latest COVID-19 flare-up October 24, 2021 In just 21 days, Facebook led new user to gore, fake news October 24, 2021 Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060 October 24, 2021 Chinese economy risks deeper slowdown than markets realize October 22, 2021 Fed cracks down on top officials’ trading in bid to end ethics scandal October 22, 2021 Bank of Japan discussing phasing out pandemic support as economy reopens — sources October 22, 2021 No Squid Game: South Korea’s real-life debt trap October 22, 2021 Renewable energy jobs grew globally in 2020 despite COVID-19 crisis October 22, 2021 The only way is up: corporate chiefs warn on prices October 21, 2021 Melbourne readies to exit world’s longest COVID-19 lockdown October 21, 2021 ASEAN should rethink non-interference policy, Malaysia FM says October 21, 2021 US FDA authorizes mixing COVID vaccines October 21, 2021 Japan princess overcomes money scandal, PTSD to marry college sweetheart October 21, 2021 India races to vaccinate all adults after 1B doses October 21, 2021 What lies beneath? 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after data rigging scandal October 12, 2021 JPMorgan CEO blasts bitcoin as ‘worthless’ October 11, 2021 Websites crash in rush for flights as Singapore opens up October 11, 2021 Salaries to remittances: Afghans embrace crypto amid financial chaos October 11, 2021 Stock market’s CO2 footprint is bigger than previously estimated, report says October 11, 2021 AstraZeneca antibody drug effective at treating mild coronavirus in trial October 11, 2021 China has won AI battle with US, Pentagon’s ex-software chief says October 11, 2021 Corporate business travel ‘carbon budgets’ loom for airlines October 11, 2021 Home from home: Mercedes-Benz doubles down on China October 11, 2021 ‘Freedom Day’: Sydney reopens as Australia looks to live with COVID-19 October 10, 2021 El Salvador to use bitcoin gains to fund veterinary hospital October 10, 2021 Australia mulls measures making social media giants responsible for defamatory postings October 10, 2021 Japan PM says no plan to alter capital gains tax October 10, 2021 Taiwan won’t be forced to bow to China, says president Tsai October 8, 2021 US troops rotating into Taiwan for training — sources October 8, 2021 And the 2021 Nobel Prizes go to men… so far October 8, 2021 Singapore eyes quarantine-free travel with US before year-end October 7, 2021 Climate change set to worsen resource degradation October 7, 2021 Squid Game helps boost Korean soft power, economy October 7, 2021 Posthumous victory for S.Korean transgender soldier as court tells army to annul dismissal October 7, 2021 Amid Facebook fracas, Australia moves to update defamation laws October 7, 2021 Taiwan seeks international support after Chinese incursions October 7, 2021 Tesla’s gigafactory electrifies California-Germany culture clash October 6, 2021 COVID-related school absences increase by two-thirds in England October 6, 2021 Biden, Xi agree to abide by Taiwan agreement October 6, 2021 China becomes last country still chasing goal of eliminating COVID October 6, 2021 New Japan PM Kishida off to rocky start in polling October 6, 2021 S.Korea to vaccinate pregnant women as it races to 80% target for adults October 6, 2021 Merck says deal signed with Singapore on COVID-19 antiviral pill October 6, 2021 Facebook ‘operating in the shadows’ says whistleblower as U.S. lawmakers demand probes October 6, 2021 Taiwan defence minister says tensions with China are the worst in four decades October 5, 2021 New Japan PM Kishida confirms strong alliance with US in talks with Biden October 5, 2021 Singapore parliament approves law to tackle foreign interference October 5, 2021 World Bank, IMF face long-term damage after data rigging scandal October 5, 2021 Malaysia protests presence of Chinese vessels in its waters October 5, 2021 Taiwan says needs to be on alert to ‘over the top’ China October 5, 2021 Climate change is killing the world’s coral reefs as oceans warm -study October 5, 2021 Facebook blames “faulty configuration change” for nearly six-hour outage October 5, 2021 OPEC+ sticks to plan for gradual oil output hike, price roars higher October 5, 2021 Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp reconnecting after nearly six-hour outage October 4, 2021 Christmas at risk as supply chain disaster continues to worsen October 4, 2021 Amid COVID-19 booster data dilemma, EU nations’ plans diverge October 4, 2021 Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties October 4, 2021 Key findings of leaked Pandora Papers on offshore wealth October 4, 2021 US condemns ‘provocative’ Chinese activities near Taiwan October 4, 2021 Pandora Papers: Document dump allegedly links world leaders to secret wealth October 4, 2021 French Catholic Church had an estimated 3,000 pedophiles since 1950s — commission head October 3, 2021 At 39 aircraft, China sets new high for Taiwan defense zone incursion October 3, 2021 China’s energy crisis highlights weaknesses in Xi’s power plans October 3, 2021 Headwinds mounting for world economy into final stretch of 2021 October 1, 2021 China gorges on American grain-fed beef amid shrinking supplies from Australia October 1, 2021 Sinovac shot approved for tourists to Australia October 1, 2021 Asian factories stagnate as China’s slowdown, supply constraints hit October 1, 2021 Safe to give COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine at the same time – UK study October 1, 2021 Facebook research shows company knew of Instagram harm to teens, senators say October 1, 2021 New money: Central banks lay out operating manual for digital cash September 30, 2021 New Zealand outlaws terror attack planning after IS-linked stabbing September 30, 2021 Death toll in Ecuador prison riot increases to 116; six decapitated September 30, 2021 China’s high-end military technology touted at biggest aviation show September 30, 2021 Kim offers to reopen inter-Korean hotline September 30, 2021 Whatever happens to Evergrande, nobody wants to short the yuan September 30, 2021 South Korea’s ruling party retreats on ‘fake news’ law after backlash September 30, 2021 China vaccine diplomacy wavers as nations seek Western shots September 30, 2021 How global supply chains are falling out of fashion September 30, 2021 US to declare 23 species, including ivory-billed woodpecker, officially extinct September 30, 2021 Global energy shortage or a coincidence of regional crises? September 29, 2021 Myanmar’s junta powerless as currency drops 60% in 4 weeks September 29, 2021 Kishida certain to be named Japan’s next PM September 29, 2021 China’s regulators tighten scrutiny of FX dealers September 29, 2021 FDA leans toward authorizing Moderna booster at a half dose September 29, 2021 Singapore sends vaccines to neighbors as region seeks to reopen September 29, 2021 China seeks to calm power supply fears as crunch bites September 28, 2021 Senate GOP blocks bill to raise debt limit and avert shutdown September 28, 2021 Trading scandal that rocked the Fed offers chance to reshape it September 28, 2021 Pandemic pushes Chinese tech giants to roll out more courier robots September 28, 2021 North Korea fires missile, accuses United States of ‘double standards’ September 28, 2021 China’s electricity crunch is world’s latest supply-chain threat September 28, 2021 Failed TikTok deal ‘strangest thing I’ve worked on,’ Microsoft CEO says September 28, 2021 Unregulated crypto markets will ‘not end well’ — SEC September 28, 2021 World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia and Pacific September 28, 2021 Apple’s new iPhone to take longer to reach customers – analysts September 27, 2021 Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana September 27, 2021 Fuel shortages pressure Johnson as UK crisis escalates September 27, 2021 Taiwan needs to have long-range weapons to deter China, says official September 27, 2021 German SPD seeks allies to replace Merkel-led coalition September 27, 2021 Dark future? Climate change fuels higher heat, flood threats for children September 27, 2021 Switzerland votes to make same-sex marriage legal by near two-thirds majority September 27, 2021 Canada foreign minister says eyes wide open when it comes to normalizing China ties September 27, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two — study September 27, 2021 Facebook rebuts report calling Instagram ‘toxic’ for teen girls September 26, 2021 Energy crisis puts Europe’s climate plan to test September 26, 2021 Crypto exchange giants stop taking China users as ban widens September 26, 2021 Australia’s Victoria state records second-highest daily rise in virus cases September 26, 2021 UK gov’t warned temporary visa plan to fix truck driver shortage will not solve crunch September 26, 2021 A global equity trader’s guide for China Evergrande debt crisis September 26, 2021 Logistics flaws hurt Indonesia’s vaccine rollout September 24, 2021 China says all crypto-related transactions are illegal September 24, 2021 South Korea reports record daily COVID-19 cases; planning how to live with COVID-19 September 24, 2021 North Korea says open to talks if South drops double standards September 24, 2021 Taiwan blasts ‘arch criminal’ China for Pacific trade pact threats September 24, 2021 ‘Death sentence’: low-lying nations implore faster action on climate at UN September 24, 2021 Quad leaders to deliver on vaccines, infrastructure, tech — US official September 23, 2021 Echoes, uncertainty as Afghan pilots await US help in Tajikistan September 23, 2021 French ambassador to return to US after Biden and Macron fence-mending call September 23, 2021 Melbourne anti-lockdown protests fizzle out as daily infections hit pandemic high September 23, 2021 US FDA clears Pfizer COVID-19 booster for older and at-risk Americans September 23, 2021 Evergrande domestic debt deal calms immediate contagion concern September 23, 2021 World’s beautiful, Airbus says as air industry sets out green goals September 23, 2021 Vaccinated pregnant women pass protection to babies in study September 22, 2021 Pandemic threatens Asia-Pacific’s progress on global development goals September 22, 2021 Australia rocked by one of its biggest quakes on record September 22, 2021 Climate, COVID-19 dominate UN as Biden and Xi up their promises September 22, 2021 Social entrepreneurs fight to make gig work fairer, greener September 22, 2021 McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to go green globally by 2025 September 22, 2021 Evergrande wooed retail investors with Gucci bags, Dyson appliances September 22, 2021 US to donate an additional 500 million COVID-19 vaccines September 21, 2021 COVID-19 toll in US surpasses 1918 pandemic deaths September 21, 2021 Trudeau wins another minority in election, claims ‘clear mandate’ September 21, 2021 Evergrande tumbles further after S&P says default is likely September 21, 2021 Malaysia, India top Asian forecasts for faster growth in 2022 September 21, 2021 US to relax travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign air travelers September 21, 2021 External review finds deeper rot in World Bank ‘Doing Business’ rankings September 20, 2021 Singapore urges caution as rising cases may test ICU system September 20, 2021 Lava pours out of volcano on La Palma in Canary Islands September 20, 2021 Pro-Putin party wins majority September 20, 2021 Universal Studios Beijing draws eager throngs amid uneasy US-China ties September 20, 2021 France cancels defense meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say September 20, 2021 Stockpiled COVID vaccines must be handed to poorer nations, says former UK PM September 20, 2021 Taiwan threatens to take China to WTO in new spat over fruit September 20, 2021 Key data on US J&J, Moderna COVID-19 boosters weeks away, Fauci says September 20, 2021 Banks beware, outsiders are cracking the code for finance September 19, 2021 Pandemic in focus at UN general assembly September 19, 2021 Australia says it was ‘upfront’ with France over submarine deal September 19, 2021 Bad for business: World Bank’s China rigging scandal rattles investors September 19, 2021 Philippines divers clear plastic waste from corals for World Cleanup Day September 17, 2021 Sydney pilots home quarantine as Australia looks to reopen border September 17, 2021 British study to test mixed COVID-19 vaccine dose schedules in children September 17, 2021 Hong Kong teachers exit under shadow of security law, schools scramble to fill gaps September 17, 2021 Glasgow climate summit at risk of failure, UN chief warns September 16, 2021 Taiwan plans $9-B boost in arms spending September 16, 2021 Australia to welcome top overseas talent September 16, 2021 New Zealand’s economy surges in Q2, supporting rate hike call September 16, 2021 Indonesia in talks with WHO to become global vaccine hub — minister September 16, 2021 UNICEF calls for schools to reopen in pandemic-hit nations September 16, 2021 Australia to get US nuclear submarine technology as China looms large September 16, 2021 Billions blown as Macau casino investors fold amid gambling review September 15, 2021 Biden denies China’s Xi turned down meeting offer September 15, 2021 N. Korea tests ballistic missiles amid deadlocked nuclear talks September 15, 2021 US pushes world leaders to embrace 70% global COVID-19 vaccination target September 15, 2021 China’s hard climate stance with US imperils Glasgow talks September 15, 2021 Malaysia holiday hotspot readies for reopening with tourism bubble September 15, 2021 Cybercrime spreads in Australia as COVID-19 pushes more people online September 15, 2021 Indonesia aims to reopen to foreigners in November — minister September 14, 2021 Grab cuts full-year outlook on worsening virus outbreak September 14, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine boosters not widely needed – scientists September 14, 2021 Climate change may push 216M people to migrate — World Bank September 14, 2021 Stop funding coal abroad, NGO group tells top investor Bank of China September 14, 2021 Nuclear envoys from Japan, U.S., and S.Korea met after N.Korea missile test September 14, 2021 Chinese envoy to U.S. urges stable commercial ties despite trade conflicts September 14, 2021 S.Korea fines Google $177 mln for blocking Android customisation September 14, 2021 Cyber arms dealer exploits new iPhone software vulnerability – researchers September 13, 2021 North Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability September 13, 2021 Expect more coronavirus surges, experts say September 13, 2021 Vietnam’s biggest city to keep virus curbs, flight resumption sought September 13, 2021 Britain begins world’s largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer September 13, 2021 After the ‘bazooka,’ Bank of Japan dismantles the work of its radical chief September 13, 2021 IAEA-Iran agreement raises hopes for fresh nuclear talks with US September 13, 2021 As West ponders aid for Afghanistan, China and Pakistan quick to provide relief September 12, 2021 Japan says suspected Chinese submarine seen near territorial waters September 12, 2021 FBI releases declassified 9/11 document after Biden order September 10, 2021 Facing stalemate in ties, Biden and China’s Xi discuss avoiding conflict in call September 10, 2021 Afghanistan commercial flights resume as UN accuses Taliban of harassment September 10, 2021 Attacking anti-vaccine movement, Biden mandates widespread COVID shots, tests September 10, 2021 How business travel may never be the same again September 9, 2021 COVAX goal held back by India export restrictions September 9, 2021 Shopee parent company eyes to raise $6.3B in 2021’s biggest equity deal September 9, 2021 Singapore shifts virus focus to hospitalizations as cases surge September 9, 2021 China’s factory inflation hits 13-year high as materials costs soar September 9, 2021 World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy September 9, 2021 Taiwan to hand out more stimulus coupons to boost consumer spending by $7.2-B September 9, 2021 EXPLAINER: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants September 8, 2021 UK blinks first on COVID deficits as Sunak pushes tax increase September 8, 2021 Reopen schools or disaster looms, experts tell Indian authorities September 8, 2021 Biden says he is sure China will try to work out deal with Afghanistan September 8, 2021 Hong Kong police arrest 4 members of group behind Tiananmen vigil September 8, 2021 Mexico’s top court decriminalizes abortion in ‘watershed moment’ September 8, 2021 US workplaces look to college fights as return to work ‘turning point’ looms September 8, 2021 COVID-19 disruption causing many deaths from TB, AIDS in poorest countries, fund says September 8, 2021 Taliban name new Afghan government, interior minister on US sanctions list September 7, 2021 G20 nations call for more COVID help for poor states September 7, 2021 Myanmar shadow government calls for revolt against military rule September 7, 2021 London takes aim at New York with five-year financial plan September 7, 2021 Japan PM candidate Kishida calls for $270 bln-plus stimulus package -media September 7, 2021 Taliban claim control of Panjshir, opposition says resistance will continue September 7, 2021 El Salvador leads the world into cryptocurrency: bitcoin legal tender September 7, 2021 Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus September 7, 2021 S.Korea tests first submarine-launched ballistic missile – Yonhap September 6, 2021 Israel plans to reopen for small tour groups from selected countries September 6, 2021 Australia sees future for coal beyond 2030 September 6, 2021 New Zealand lifts virus curbs, says Delta elimination in sight September 6, 2021 Toppled Conde failed to live up to pledges in Guinea September 6, 2021 Vietnam’s capital ramps up testing after extending COVID-19 curbs September 6, 2021 Shipping industry proposes levy to speed up zero carbon future September 6, 2021 Taliban claim control of Panjshir as evacuation flights await clearance September 6, 2021 Each COVID-19 surge poses a risk for healthcare workers: PTSD September 6, 2021 Vietnam sets deadline to vaccinate biggest cities’ adults September 6, 2021 Volkswagen CEO: smart cars, not e-cars, are ‘gamechanger’ September 6, 2021 Rats, drought and labor shortages eat into global edible oil recovery September 5, 2021 Brazil health regulator suspends use of 12 million Sinovac vaccine shots September 5, 2021 Over 1 billion Asians will join global middle class by 2030 September 5, 2021 Rich nations likely to have 1.2 billion extra COVID vaccine doses by yearend September 3, 2021 Japan’s struggling PM Suga steps down, sets stage for new leader September 3, 2021 Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles September 3, 2021 U.S. labor agency probes two complaints from Apple workers September 3, 2021 U.S. has no plans to release billions in Afghan assets, Treasury says September 2, 2021 Food prices expected to rise as world runs short of workers September 2, 2021 New York City mayor declares state of emergency after record-breaking rain September 2, 2021 Billions paid in fraudulent virus aid, according to pandemic response watchdog September 2, 2021 Some 30% of global tree species at risk of extinction — report September 2, 2021 Pakistan frets over security threats from neighboring Afghanistan September 2, 2021 Sinovac investor reports Chinese coronavirus vaccine windfall September 2, 2021 Afghanistan exit marks the end of US nation-building, says Biden September 2, 2021 Pollution likely to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians September 2, 2021 Warnings as Southeast Asia’s biggest economies ease COVID-19 curbs September 2, 2021 Australian doctors warn of risks to hospitals once COVID-19 curbs ease September 2, 2021 South Korean health workers drop strike plans after agreement September 2, 2021 China warns US climate cooperation at risk on political tensions September 2, 2021 Briton charged in Singapore as police probe Wirecard-linked firm October 27, 2021 A Three-Pronged Blunder, or, What Money is, and What it Isn’t October 21, 2021 About Your Proposal for Better Payment Arrangements: Does it Pass the Market Test? October 12, 2021 In Defense of Bank Deposits: An Open Letter to Professor Omarova October 1, 2021 Central Banking and Climate Change Business October 28, 2021 What are Sleeping Problems and its Types Business October 28, 2021 UK advertisers poised to spend an extra £1bn on Christmas campaigns Business October 28, 2021 Brexit worse for the UK economy than Covid pandemic, OBR says Business October 28, 2021 Shipping firms that fly red ensign flag to be offered tax breaks
