National Grid Beats Estimates as Power Networks Drive Gains
National Grid Plc posted strong full-year profit as the UK utility’s networks business grew in Britain and the
2023-05-18 14:50
How Thailand’s Election Winner Used TikTok to Eke Rare Progressive Triumph
Thailand’s election-winning Move Forward Party had a TikTok advantage: while all the country’s big parties used social media
2023-05-18 14:48
UK Announces Japan Chips Partnership as Fears Grow Over Taiwan
Rishi Sunak announced £18 billion ($22.5 billion) of new investment by Japanese businesses in the UK, mostly in
2023-05-18 13:51
China Envoy Meets Zelenskiy in Ukraine as Europe Tour Kicks Off
Chinese ambassador Li Hui met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy this week, as Beijing kicked off a European
2023-05-18 12:59
Patriarch’s Death Puts Spotlight on $14 Billion Hinduja Feud
For decades, Srichand Hinduja served as the patriarch of a sprawling business empire behind one of the world’s
2023-05-18 12:21
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 11:53
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 11:48
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 11:47
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 11:18
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
New Zealand announces worse-than-expected deficit as economy stutters
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand on Thursday announced a worse-than-forecast budget deficit as a lower tax take,
2023-05-18 10:57
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 10:48