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 11:25
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 10:56
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
Oil Steadies as US Debt Optimism Offsets Rising Crude Stockpiles
Oil steadied in Asia after jumping almost 3% on Wednesday as optimism the US would resolve its debt-ceiling
2023-05-18 09:52
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 09:49
Japan’s Import Drop Softens Blow From Global Economic Slowdown
Japan’s imports fell for the first time in more than two years as commodity prices softened, cushioning the
2023-05-18 09:22
Pakistan Braces for Unrest as Imran Khan Fears Another Arrest
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said the police have surrounded his house in eastern city of Lahore to
2023-05-18 09:21
TikTok Banned in First US State, Bringing Legal Test to Montana
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed a law banning TikTok in the state, setting up the first
2023-05-18 09:16
Asia to Follow US Stock Gains on Debt-Ceiling Bets: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were headed for gains after US stocks rallied on signs of optimism from debt-ceiling talks, allowing
2023-05-18 07:54
Biden ‘Confident’ on Reaching Debt Deal as GOP Bashes Japan Trip
President Joe Biden expressed confidence that negotiators would reach an agreement to avoid a catastrophic default, even as
2023-05-18 00:23
India Launches $2 Billion Drive to Woo Laptop Makers Like Apple
India is unveiling a 170 billion-rupee ($2.1 billion) financial incentive plan to draw makers of laptops, tablets and
2023-05-17 22:20
Aid groups seek green light from Myanmar junta to access cyclone-hit state
Relief organisations were awaiting clearance from Myanmar's military rulers on Wednesday to access areas of Rakhine State devastated
2023-05-17 18:29