World Disappointed by the UN Now Looks Elsewhere for Answers
A brutal, grinding war in Ukraine. Governments overthrown in Niger and Gabon. Lingering hostility over the Covid-19 pandemic
2023-09-16 22:28
Beijing’s Top Official in Hong Kong Warns of ‘Anti-China Forces’
China’s top official in Hong Kong said the city’s authorities should be vigilant against anti-Chinese forces and continue
2023-09-16 18:45
Charting the Global Economy: ECB Hikes, Cuts Growth Outlook
The European Central Bank raised interest rates this week and trimmed growth estimates as President Christine Lagarde signaled
2023-09-16 17:54
Ukraine Recap: EU Grain Import Ban Ends; Kim Meets With Shoigu
The European Union ended a ban on Ukrainian crop imports in five of its eastern countries, prompting Poland,
2023-09-16 16:19
China’s Contagious Crisis, Singapore Fun: Saturday Asia Briefing
With Max Verstappen and Post Malone among the thousands descending on Singapore for its preeminent tourism event, the
2023-09-16 12:50
TikTok Plans Steep Holiday Discounts, Bringing Amazon Price War
TikTok plans to offer steep holiday discounts in a monthlong campaign that will begin in late October, according
2023-09-16 10:25
A New Bar Will Test Whether Mealworm Margaritas Sell in Singapore
Take a sip of one of Fura’s cocktails, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s simply just
2023-09-16 08:59
A $188 Billion Exodus Shows China’s Heft Fading in World Markets
A massive retreat of funds from Chinese stocks and bonds is diminishing the market’s clout in global portfolios
2023-09-16 08:56
Chinese EV Makers Pin Hopes on Europe’s Fading Auto Dealers
Even before the European Union targeted imports of cheap Chinese electric vehicles, their makers faced another big challenge:
2023-09-16 08:26
Mike Pence Pushes Ban on TikTok, Calling It a Communist Platform
Former Vice President Mike Pence said the US should ban TikTok, calling it a platform that allowed the
2023-09-16 06:20
Chinese Developer Sino-Ocean Suspends Offshore Debt Payments
Chinese state-linked developer Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd. has suspended payment on all its offshore borrowings, citing tight liquidity,
2023-09-15 16:47
China Home Prices Drop at Faster Pace in August Before Stimulus
China home prices dropped at a faster pace in August, underscoring why policymakers stepped up efforts at the
2023-09-15 10:25