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
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
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
Singapore Air Hands Staff Eight Months’ Salary Bonus After Record Results
Singapore Airlines Ltd. will pay staff a bonus of around eight months salary after posting a record annual
2023-05-18 10:21
Deutsche Bank Agrees to Pay $75 Million to Settle Epstein Suit
Deutsche Bank AG agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the bank of enabling Jeffrey
2023-05-18 10:20
Chef Jose Andres Wins Exemption for Gas Stoves in New Restaurant
Celebrity chef Jose Andres was given an exception to use gas appliances in his new Palo Alto restaurant,
2023-05-18 09:57
Xi Summit to Deepen Central Asian Ties in Split-Screen With G-7
President Xi Jinping will seek to deepen Beijing’s influence in Central Asia at a major summit, reminding a
2023-05-18 09:45