France Riots, China’s Gas and $2 Trillion Debt: Sunday Asia Briefing
As France mobilizes 45,000 police officers to quell rioting across the nation and Wagner’s forces regroup in Belarus,
2023-07-02 16:57
Singapore Suicides Rise to Highest in Over 20 Years: Samaritans
Singapore recorded its highest suicide tally since 2000, indicating a rise in mental distress from factors including social
2023-07-02 16:26
Pakistan’s Politics Seen Key to Deliver on New IMF Aid Program
Pakistan won vital breathing space from a potential debt default thanks to a draft agreement with the International
2023-07-02 11:53
China Is Buying Natural Gas Like There’s Still an Energy Crisis
China is on a natural gas shopping spree, and officials are happy for importers to keep striking deals
2023-07-02 09:54
A $7.5 Billion Derivative Trade Shifts to India as SGX Feud Ends
Derivative contracts with a notional value of about $7.5 billion traded in Singapore will shift to India as
2023-07-02 09:49
EU Free Trade Deal Still a ‘Way Off,’ Australia Ag Minister Says
A free trade deal between Australia and the European Union is “still a fair way off” but the
2023-07-02 07:54
US Jobs Seen Growing in Tune With Resilient Economy: Eco Week
Upcoming readouts of the US labor market are projected to show more moderate yet still healthy job growth,
2023-07-02 04:49
A $2 Trillion Inflation-Linked Debt Headache Arrives
A normally boring corner of the UK investment market is wobbling, highlighting the potential trouble ahead for corporate debt exposed
2023-07-02 04:16
Seoul Pride Goes Ahead Despite Rising Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric
Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday afternoon in Seoul for the city’s Pride parade, following months
2023-07-01 18:28
Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Cools, Europe’s Rises
Underlying inflation cooled in the US and quickened in Europe, according to the latest readings, while central bankers
2023-07-01 17:27
China Names Pan Gongsheng as Party Head of Central Bank
China named Pan Gongsheng as the central bank’s new Communist Party chief, a step usually taken before being
2023-07-01 16:57
Macau’s Casino Recovery Fizzles in June as Tourism Boom Fades
A recovery in Macau’s casino sector showed signs of waning in June, with gaming revenue missing estimates amid
2023-07-01 13:46