Japan to Propose Global Natural Gas Reserve to Avoid Shortages
Japan plans to propose a global stockpile for natural gas, similar to the emergency reserve in the oil
2023-07-17 12:17
Indonesia Names New Tech Minister Amid Telco Graft Probe
Indonesia named Budi Arie Setiadi as the new minister of communications and information technology, replacing Johnny Gerard Plate
2023-07-17 11:49
China’s Economic Recovery Loses Steam as GDP Disappoints
China’s economy grew slower than expected in the second quarter, with consumer spending easing notably in June, sending
2023-07-17 10:25
China Intensifies Military Drills With Russia Amid US Sanctions
President Xi Jinping has resisted crossing Washington’s red lines over arming Russia’s war machine in Ukraine. But that
2023-07-17 07:48
UK Signs Pact to Join Pacific Trade Deal; Focus Turns to China
The UK signed a treaty to join a Pacific trade deal on Sunday, formally becoming the first new
2023-07-16 13:23
Australia Treasurer Expects Unemployment Rise as Inflation Eases
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he expects a substantial economic slowdown and for unemployment to pick up as
2023-07-16 09:28
Thai PM Frontrunner Pita Opens Door For Pheu Thai-Led Government
Thailand’s frontrunner for prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat said he is willing to step aside and let his coalition
2023-07-15 18:17
Philippine Central Banker Keeps Door Open to Further Rate Hike
New Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona signaled that further monetary policy tightening is still on the table
2023-07-15 14:55
China Home Prices Resume Decline After Five-Month Stabilization
China’s home prices dropped for the first time this year in June, underscoring mounting challenges to prop up
2023-07-15 10:22
Citigroup Says It ‘Significantly’ Curbed Lending to Buyout Firms
Citigroup Inc. has heavily cut back on its business of lending to buyout firms as part of the
2023-07-15 01:50
Singapore Arrests Minister, Property Tycoon in Graft Probe
Singapore said it arrested Transport Minister S. Iswaran and property tycoon Ong Beng Seng earlier this week in
2023-07-14 21:48
Yuan Set to Advance for Second Straight Week After Latest Bout of Weakness
The yuan is rebounding from its latest bout of weakness, as China moves to protect economic growth and
2023-07-14 14:47