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 11:46
US-China Climate Talks Reopen With Pledge to Take ‘Big Steps’
US Climate Envoy John Kerry opened the first major climate talks with Chinese officials in almost a year,
2023-07-17 11:27
India, Indonesia Plan Local Currency Trade, Fast Payments Links
Indonesia and India are planning to settle bilateral transactions in local currencies and link up their fast payments
2023-07-17 11:25
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 10:19
Philippine Central Bank Chief Keeps Door Open to Rate Tightening
Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona signaled further monetary policy tightening is still on the table for the
2023-07-17 09:56
Japan PM Kishida Approval Rating Drops on Fukushima, National ID Woes
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet fell, amid concerns over problems with a national ID card
2023-07-17 09:53
Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
2023-07-17 08:15
UK Property Sellers Cut Asking Prices for First Time This Year
UK property sellers cut their asking prices for the first time this year, an indication that a sharp
2023-07-17 07:50
A New Generation of UK Pensioners May Be Stuck in Rental Homes
Home ownership in the UK is about to move further out of reach, even for the nation’s wealthiest
2023-07-17 07:20
Oil Extends Decline as Major Libyan Field Resumes Production
Oil fell for a second session as a major Libyan field resumed output after protesters that shut the
2023-07-17 07:20
UPS Union Asks White House Not to Intervene in Case of Strike
United Parcel Service Inc.’s union president called on workers to be prepared for a strike as the Teamsters
2023-07-17 02:55
Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic to Win First Wimbledon Title
Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year old Spanish tennis phenomenon, defeated seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic to win his first
2023-07-17 02:17