New Zealand Seen Dodging Recession on Tourism, Cyclone Rebuild
New Zealand will avoid a recession as more tourist arrivals, cyclone recovery and government spending support growth, according
2023-05-18 11:53
Key Thai Party Won’t Join Pita’s Coalition Over Monarchy Stance
The bid of Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s opposition group Move Forward, to form a coalition government hit
2023-05-18 11:47
Chinese Police Arrest Woman Who Defended Comic’s Military Joke
Chinese authorities have arrested a woman for insulting the People’s Liberation Army, after she defended a comedian’s joke
2023-05-18 11:46
Hua Hong Wins Nod for $2.6 Billion Shanghai Listing
Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. has received a green light for its 18 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) second listing
2023-05-18 11:28
Chinese Stocks Make Comeback at Sohn HK Hedge Fund Summit
Hedge funds talked up Chinese vocational schools and a hydropower producer, marking the return of China stock bets
2023-05-18 11:27
New Zealand budget plan offers modest financial relief ahead of election
Months before an election, New Zealand’s government is offering some modest financial relief to many people by making most prescription medicines free and increasing subsidies for childcare and public transportation
2023-05-18 11:24
Oil prices ease on caution over US debt ceiling talks
By Stephanie Kelly and Sudarshan Varadhan (Reuters) -Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Thursday as traders warily watched
2023-05-18 11:24
FIFA's Infantino optimistic about Women's World Cup TV deals in Europe
FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries
2023-05-18 11:24
Bank of Korea Staffer Caught After Twin Brother Fakes Test
One man thought he’d beat the system of South Korea’s notoriously competitive hiring market: He allegedly got his
2023-05-18 11:15
Australian Unemployment Climbs, Reducing Rate-Hike Pressure
Australia unemployment unexpectedly increased in April as employers cut jobs — led by full-time roles — reinforcing the
2023-05-18 10:55
New Zealand announces worse-than-expected deficit as economy stutters
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand on Thursday announced a worse-than-forecast budget deficit as a lower tax take,
2023-05-18 10:52
Kishida Meets Chipmakers in Move to Bolster Japan’s Tech Sector
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with the heads of the world’s largest chipmakers on Thursday in Japan’s latest
2023-05-18 10:46