Oil drilling project near mouth of Amazon River rejected by Brazil's environmental regulator
Brazil’s environmental regulator has refused to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its potential impact
2023-05-18 12:15
Cathay Flight Giveaway Sparks US, Canada Frenzy for Tickets
Hundreds of thousands of people queued online for flights to Hong Kong being given away by Cathay Pacific
2023-05-18 11:58
Japan's leader welcomes investment, exchanges to strengthen computer chip supply chain
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a meeting with computer chip makers has stressed that investment and international exchanges to strengthen the supply chain were welcome
2023-05-18 11:54
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
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
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