The farmers caught up in Taiwan’s tensions with China
2022-10-05
Taiwanese fruit growers are unable to sell their crop after Beijing banned their importation.Continue Reading
Prices of natural gas provided under long-term contracts have risen by up to 50%: Gan Kim Yong
2022-10-05
SINGAPORE: Prices of piped natural gas (PNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) provided under long-term contracts have risen over the past year, Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said on Wednesday (Oct 5). PNG prices were up 20 per cent year-on-year in August, while LNG prices were up 50Continue Reading
Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with Halyna Hutchins’ family. Movie will resume filming next year
2022-10-05
The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the “Rust” movie set in 2021, and Alec Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the actor and others, according to a statement released by the actor’s attorney.Continue Reading
Hong Kong-mainland border reopening coming soon
2022-10-05
The long-awaited resumption of quarantine-free travel, or so-called “border-reopening,” between Hong Kong and mainland China will be announced later this month, according to two pro-Beijing politicians. The quarantine requirements for people entering mainland China from Hong Kong would probably be relaxed after the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress set to start on October 16, […]
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Thai capital on alert for flooding as heavy rains expected
2022-10-05
BANGKOK: Authorities in Thailand warned on Wednesday (Oct 5) of possible serious flooding in the capital and other parts of the central region from heavy seasonal rainfall expected through the rest of the week. The situation is being worsened by a large volume of water moving downriver from flooding inContinue Reading
Malaysia ratifies CPTPP
2022-10-05
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has officially ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) following years of careful deliberation and consultation by the government. Read full storyContinue Reading
MetLife âhacksâ recruitment to hire top talent in Malaysia
2022-10-05
Registrations for October virtual coding challenge closes on 13th
Teams from across the world in a race to build innovative solutions MetLife is hosting a virtual hackathon in October, as it seeks top tech talent to join one of the worldâs largest insurance companies, in one of its fastest growing regions.
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Japan to curb electricity costs amid weak yen, recession risks, PM says
2022-10-05
TOKYO: Japan will take “unprecedented” measures to curb rising electricity bills for households and businesses as a weak yen fans inflation and global recession fears pose big risks to the economy, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (Oct 5). The government will compile another economic stimulus plan by theContinue Reading
The CHIPS Act is a US industrial moonshot
2022-10-05
The US is getting more serious about industrial policy and a single word explains why: China. Fear of China dominating the technology industries of the future has changed the political equation in Washington. Republicans traditionally resisted the government supporting strategically important industries. China has moved some Republicans into the yes column, making legislation possible. The […]
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Five reasons why China’s economy is in trouble
2022-10-04
President Xi Jinping faces his greatest challenge yet ahead of a historic Communist Party meeting.Continue Reading