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Strong US dollar an unstoppable force endangering other currencies
Investors flock to greenback as analysts fear currency crash not seen since 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Saturday, 01 Oct 2022 08:50 AM
Coup in Burkina Faso as military officers dismiss junta leader
Gunfire around presidential palace, borders close, constitution suspended after second coup in 12 months.
Saturday, 01 Oct 2022 08:10 AM
Sri Lanka’s inflation hits nearly 70%
Food inflation in September is also a 12th consecutive monthly record at 94.9%.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 11:59 PM
Nestle drops contested Indonesian palm oil supplier
It follows discovery of land seizures, environmental damage and human rights violations by the three AAL subsidiaries.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 11:20 PM
Tokyo spends US$19.6 billion on yen buying intervention
Media say this is among the largest amounts spent in a one-day step-in by the finance ministry.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 10:40 PM
Thai court rules suspended PM Prayut can resume office
Former army chief has not exceeded eight-year term limit, it says.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 10:00 PM
Hong Kong authorities reject Jimmy Lai’s request for UK lawyer
Secretary for justice, bar association oppose application, judge says.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 09:20 PM
Japan’s digital minister says he’s ready for a fight
Taro Kono wants to take iron-fisted approach to speed up the nation’s embrace of online services.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 08:40 PM
Iran ‘ruthlessly’ suppressing protests, says Amnesty International
Rights group confirms 52 deaths but says death toll likely higher.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 08:00 PM
Europe’s biggest nuclear reactor reaches full power
Finland’s Olkiluoto 3 offers much needed boost amid energy crunch.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 07:20 PM
Ukraine says Russian strikes on civilian convoy kill 23
Zaporizhzhia governor says 28 people were also injured.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 06:40 PM
Iran arrests ex-footballer for backing protests
Authorities vow action against celebrities who support rallies.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 06:00 PM
UK economy grows in Q2, easing recession fears
GDP expands 0.2% in three months to end of June.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 05:20 PM
Suicide blast kills 19 at education centre in Kabul
Attack takes place in predominantly Shiite Muslim area, home to minority Hazara community.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 04:40 PM
Makeshift wifi spot reconnects shattered Ukraine city
Liberated Izyum residents grateful for ’15 minutes’ of internet.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 04:00 PM
Indonesia approves first homegrown Covid vaccine
IndoVac can be used as primary or secondary dose.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 03:20 PM
Japan plans more stimulus to tackle inflation, low yen
Relief package to be drafted by end October.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 02:40 PM
China to host first badminton event since pandemic start
Flagship World Tour Finals will take place in Guangzhou on December 14-18.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 02:00 PM
Asian markets drop again but sterling holds up after recovery
There is little reaction to news that Beijing will allow some cities to reduce mortgage rates for first-home purchases.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 01:20 PM
Fire in Paraguay elections office destroys thousands of vote machines
Opposition leader says fire intentional act of sabotage.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 12:40 PM
Fast and furious no more? Bangkok’s infamous No. 8 bus
Old-fashioned diesel buses being phased out, replaced with cleaner electric models.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 12:00 PM
Myanmar junta court sentences Australian economist, Suu Kyi to 3 years
Both have been detained since a coup in February last year.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 10:00 AM · 1 comment
Mexico announces another big inflation-fighting rate hike
It is the 11th consecutive rise and the third in a row of such a magnitude.
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 09:20 AM