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
Hua Hong Wins Nod for $2.6 Billion Shanghai Listing
Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. has received a green light for its 18 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) second listing
2023-05-18 11:26
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
Kishida Meets Chipmakers in Move to Bolster Japan’s Tech Sector
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with the heads of the world’s largest chipmakers on Thursday in Japan’s latest
2023-05-18 10:50
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
Deutsche Bank Agrees to Pay $75 Million to Settle Epstein Suit
Deutsche Bank AG agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the bank of enabling Jeffrey
2023-05-18 10:25
Singapore Air Hands Staff Eight Months’ Salary Bonus After Record Results
Singapore Airlines Ltd. will pay staff a bonus of around eight months salary after posting a record annual
2023-05-18 10:24
Sony Considers Spinning Off and Listing Its Giant Financial Arm
Sony Group Corp. is weighing a spinoff and separate listing for its financial unit in two to three
2023-05-18 09:18
Pakistan Braces for Unrest as Imran Khan Fears Another Arrest
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said the police have surrounded his house in eastern city of Lahore to
2023-05-18 09:15
UniSuper Reveals Higher Emissions Across $77 Billion of Assets
UniSuper, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, has reported that investments across its A$115 billion ($77 billion) portfolio
2023-05-18 08:58