Japan’s Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow
Nikkei falls 1.5%, shares elsewhere subdued Japan spending data weak BOJ widely expected to hike rates this month…
Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in…
‘Mischievous hands’: Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods
More than 700 die in Sumatra, site of mass deforestation Leaders criticise government for ignoring deforestation protests Environmental…
Sustainable Switch Climate Focus: Southeast Asia flood deaths reach 241
Nov 28 – This is an excerpt of the Sustainable Switch Climate Focus newsletter, where we make sense…
Work in progress: Hong Kong reaps the fruits of fintech seeds sown nearly 10 years ago
When Alvin Kwock, co-founder of digital insurer OneDegree, took part in the inaugural Hong Kong FinTech Week in…
Anwar urges G20 to act decisively on Gaza, climate resilience and global conflicts | Malaysia
PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has urged G20 leaders to take an unequivocal stand to end the…
Alleged AI chip smuggling to China leads to US calls for chip tracking
Nov 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has charged four people in a scheme to illegally export…
Singapore snares record haul of smuggled rhino horns from South Africa
Item 1 of 5 The National Parks Board (NParks) displays pieces of rhinoceros horns which are part of…
Bangkok Post – Singapore snares record haul of smuggled rhino horns from South Africa
Demand for rhino horns remains strong, driven by their use in traditional medicine, role as status symbols PUBLISHED…
POLL Bank Indonesia to hold rates steady at 4.75% on November 19, cut next month
A majority of economists, 24 of 30, expect rates to be on hold at 4.75% on November 19…
COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires
Item 1 of 4 A drone view of affected areas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Black…
ASEAN e-commerce to grow 16% in 2025 driven by AI, video: survey
Technology Digital economy nears $300bn, including transport, delivery and other segments Representatives from Google, Bain & Co. and…