Scandals Taint Singapore’s Clean Image Complicating Succession
Singapore’s ruling party has long relied on its reputation for clean governance to win elections and attract capital
2023-07-18 13:56
China Outlines Plan to Lift Consumption With Few Details on Size
China released a plan to boost household spending on everything from electric appliances to furniture as economic growth
2023-07-18 13:46
China Property Recovery Is Short-Lived as Industry Contracts
China’s property industry contracted again in the second quarter after a short-lived expansion in the previous three months,
2023-07-18 12:15
China Developer Bonds on Cusp of Distress After Wanda Surprise
A gauge of Chinese high-yield dollar debt fell to the cusp of distress after one of the most
2023-07-18 11:17
Australia’s Victoria State Cancels Hosting of 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after cost estimates blew
2023-07-18 09:47
Microsoft-Activision Deal Poised to Close Later Than Planned
Microsoft Corp. and Activision Blizzard Inc. are nearing the finish line on their $69 billion deal, but aren’t
2023-07-18 07:25
An $880 Billion Fund Is Shorting Japan’s Key Bonds In BOJ Bet
Brendan Murphy is shorting 10-year Japanese government bond futures on a wager that it’s only a matter of
2023-07-18 07:24
Top Taiwan Presidential Candidate Lai to Visit US Next Month
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te, a top candidate for president, will stop in the US next month en
2023-07-17 19:19
Thai PM Hopeful Pita Can’t Be Nominated Twice, Senator Says
Thai politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who fell short in his bid to secure the country’s top political office last
2023-07-17 16:45
Singapore House Speaker Resigns in New Blow to Ruling Party
Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party was rocked by two unexpected resignations, including that of parliament speaker Tan Chuan-Jin,
2023-07-17 14:49
China Property Investment Drop Deepens as Beijing Vows Help
China’s property investment contracted at a steeper pace in the first half of the year, underlining the sector’s
2023-07-17 13:18
Singapore Home Sales Hit Six-Month Low on Limited Supply, Curbs
Singapore’s home sales slumped last month to the lowest since December as a lack of sizable launches and
2023-07-17 12:56