New Zealand to Ban Single-Use Vapes to Tackle Youth Addiction
New Zealand will ban single-use vapes and tighten regulations on outlets to reduce harm for young people, Health
2023-06-06 12:57
Dry Weather to Slash Australia’s Next Wheat Crop by a Third
Australia’s wheat production is forecast to slump 34% in the coming season as the development of El Niño
2023-06-06 11:28
Japan Aims for Women to Make Up 30% of Directors at Top Firms
Japan will aim to have women make up at least 30% of directors at major firms by 2030,
2023-06-06 11:24
As Blackouts Sweep Vietnam, Northern Province Vows Power For Apple Suppliers and Firms
Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Giang, home to suppliers for Apple Inc. and other global electronics companies, promises
2023-06-06 11:23
Singapore Tax Hike Is Starting to Cool Foreign Demand for Property
Singapore’s latest property tax — now one of the highest among global markets — has dented foreign demand.
2023-06-06 10:17
China Biofuel Exporters Vow Higher Standards After EU Criticism
Chinese biodiesel producers pledged to improve compliance and export standards, days after European rivals called for action to
2023-06-06 10:16
Asia Stocks Caught in Limbo as Global Rally Pauses: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were mixed Tuesday as a rally in global stocks paused and US equities pulled back short
2023-06-06 09:46
Weak Japan Wage Results Offer Little for Kishida or BOJ
Japanese workers’ real wages continued to fall in April, even after reflecting some of the gains from a
2023-06-06 09:18
Global Carbon Markets Face Upheaval as Nations Remake the Rules
The $2 billion market for carbon offsets is heading for a massive reset, as a growing number of
2023-06-06 08:18
China Edging Out Russia as Sanctions Redraw Trade for Kazakhstan
An economic seesaw between China and Russia in Central Asia is moving toward a new equilibrium for Kazakhstan,
2023-06-06 08:16
Memories of a deadly India train crash from the past
A photographer survived a 2002 train crash in India and took the first pictures of the tragedy.
2023-06-06 05:26
Saudi Arabia, US Make Tentative Steps Toward Healing Deep Rift
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia this week is the latest sign of improving
2023-06-05 19:47