Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim
State media have reported that Vietnam has banned distribution of the popular "Barbie" movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea
2023-07-04 13:24
China Set to Boost State Cobalt Reserves After Tumble in Prices
China is taking advantage of tumbling cobalt prices to build up its inventories of the metal used in
2023-07-04 13:22
UK Households Better Off as Savings Lift Blunts Mortgage Pain
UK household spending is holding up better than expected partly because returns on savings are rising faster than
2023-07-04 13:16
Hong Kong Aviation Recovery Is Coming Much Sooner Than Expected
Hong Kong’s aviation sector will recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, three years sooner than
2023-07-04 12:21
Kenya's president lifts 6-year logging ban to create jobs. Environmentalists are concerned
Kenyan President William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging over the concerns of environmentalists
2023-07-04 11:58
Europe’s Top Diplomat to Visit Beijing as Economic Rivalry Grows
The European Union’s top diplomat will head to Beijing next week for meetings with Chinese officials, a trip
2023-07-04 11:21
SpiceJet Is Most Delayed Indian Airline as Summer Rush Hits
Passengers on cash-strapped SpiceJet Ltd. are experiencing the most flight disruptions in India, the world’s fastest-growing aviation market.
2023-07-04 10:28
UN nuclear chief is visiting Japan to give a final report on release of treated radioactive water
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency is in Japan to meet with government leaders and see final preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
2023-07-04 10:19
7 injured in turbulence on Hawaiian Airlines flight to Australia
At least seven people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney were injured when the plane hit severe turbulence last week
2023-07-04 09:46
Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Frenzy Propels UOB Card Signups
Taylor Swift fans across Asia have flocked to sign up for United Overseas Bank Ltd.’s cards as the
2023-07-04 09:21
China Banks Offer 25-Year Loans to LGFVs to Avert Credit Crunch
China’s biggest state banks are offering local government financing vehicles loans with ultra-long maturities and temporary interest relief
2023-07-04 09:20
EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China
The European Union's climate chief has expressed concern over the expansion of China's coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants
2023-07-04 09:16