Vietnam PM Fighting for Future as Economy Lags Growth Target
While disagreements are common between elected leaders and central bankers, they’re unusual in one-party, Communist-run nations. When they
2023-08-28 15:48
North Korea: Country eases Covid rules to let in citizens stuck abroad
Many North Koreans were stranded overseas after the country shut its borders in early 2020 to keep Covid out.
2023-08-28 15:45
Saudi PIF, Holders to Offer 30% Stake in Ades IPO
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, ADES Investments Holding Ltd. and Zamil Group Investment Ltd. plan to sell shares
2023-08-28 15:27
Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai
The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.
2023-08-28 14:59
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh.
2023-08-28 14:50
A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a racially motivated shooting left 3 people dead in Jacksonville, officials say. Here's what we know
A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, authorities said.
2023-08-28 14:17
Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row
A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.
2023-08-28 13:20
Top US and Chinese commerce officials express support for better trade conditions
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart have expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo begins a visit to Beijing as part of U.S. efforts to improve chilly relations
2023-08-28 12:28
China’s Economic Slump Continues to Batter Old Economy Steel and Coal Sectors
China’s slump is battering its commodities sector, with profits from coal mining to metals production continuing to decline
2023-08-28 11:27
Argentina Lifts Wages, Welfare in Defiance of IMF Austerity Push
Argentina’s Economy Ministry announced measures to improve government workers’ salaries and funnel money toward retirees and poorer families,
2023-08-28 09:57
Didi Sells Smart Car Arm to China’s Xpeng for $744 Million
Didi Global Inc. has agreed to sell its smart car development arm to Xpeng Inc. for HK$5.84 billion
2023-08-28 09:25
Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant reports $4.5bn loss
The heavily-indebted firm's shares are set to resume trading in Hong Kong from Monday.
2023-08-28 09:21