Philippines Pauses Rate Hikes as Inflation, Growth Cools
The Philippine central bank halted its most aggressive monetary tightening in two decades, amid easing inflation and moderating
2023-05-18 15:24
World Bank Prescribes Fixes to Help Cambodia’s Economic Recovery
Cambodia, home to the famed Angkor Wat temple complex that ranks among Southeast Asia’s top tourist attractions, needs
2023-05-18 15:18
Ghana Sees $10.5 Billion of Relief in External-Debt Overhaul
Ghana’s planned restructuring of its loans will target $10.5 billion in external debt-service relief during its three-year program
2023-05-18 15:16
National Grid Beats Estimates as Power Networks Drive Gains
National Grid Plc posted strong full-year profit as the UK utility’s networks business grew in Britain and the
2023-05-18 14:59
Royal Mail Plunges to £1 Billion Loss After Fight With Union
Royal Mail reported an operating loss of £1 billion ($1.25 billion) after the beleaguered delivery service endured a
2023-05-18 14:57
How Thailand’s Election Winner Used TikTok to Eke Rare Progressive Triumph
Thailand’s election-winning Move Forward Party had a TikTok advantage: while all the country’s big parties used social media
2023-05-18 14:53
UK Announces Japan Chips Partnership as Fears Grow Over Taiwan
Rishi Sunak announced £18 billion ($22.5 billion) of new investment by Japanese businesses in the UK, mostly in
2023-05-18 13:56
China Envoy Meets Zelenskiy in Ukraine as Europe Tour Kicks Off
Chinese ambassador Li Hui met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy this week, as Beijing kicked off a European
2023-05-18 12:52
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
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