
China LGFV’s Last-Minute Bond Payment Highlights Local Woes
A last-minute payment on a bond earlier this week by a local government-owned firm in southwest China is
2023-05-24 15:28

HK Leader Slams Cathay Over Discrimination Row That Irked China
Hong Kong’s leader joined state media in blasting Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. over an incident where flight attendants
2023-05-24 15:25

Five Major Banks Colluded on UK Bonds, Antitrust Agency Says
A group of five major banks unlawfully exchanged sensitive information on UK bonds, the British antitrust agency said.
2023-05-24 15:20

UK’s Stubbornly High Inflation Fuels Bets for Higher Rates
Britain’s inflation rate remained much stronger than expected, with the fastest increase in services and core prices in
2023-05-24 15:16

China App Trains Government Workers on Keeping State Secrets
China is stepping up training at its government agencies, universities and state-owned enterprises on how to safeguard state
2023-05-24 12:26

Here’s How Thailand’s PM Race Could Play Out as Talks Drag On
Talks over forming Thailand’s next government are well into their second week and there’s still no sign that
2023-05-24 11:58

Singapore Orders Review After Outcry Over Ministers’ Rents
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ordered a review after questions were raised in parliament and on social
2023-05-24 11:52

New Zealand Signals Tightening Cycle Done After Raising Rate
New Zealand’s central bank raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point and unexpectedly signaled that no further policy
2023-05-24 11:46

Covid Kills One Person Every Four Minutes as Vaccine Rates Fall
After more than three years, the global Covid emergency is officially over. Yet it’s still killing at least
2023-05-24 10:47

Sabia to Be Named Hydro-Quebec CEO, Leaving Finance Role Behind
Quebec’s government has chosen former pension fund head Michael Sabia as the next chief executive officer of Hydro-Quebec,
2023-05-24 10:23

Hong Kong Tackles a Talent Crunch for the ‘Hardest Position to Fill’ in Crypto
Hong Kong, which is preparing to introduce a new regime for trading digital assets, is responding to concerns
2023-05-24 10:19

Asian Stocks Retreat as Debt Impasse Fuels Caution: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks fell for a second day as negotiations over raising the US debt ceiling remained at an
2023-05-24 09:59