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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

Strong US dollar an unstoppable force endangering other currencies

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

Coup in Burkina Faso as military officers dismiss junta leader

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

Sri Lanka’s inflation hits nearly 70%

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

Nestle drops contested Indonesian palm oil supplier

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

Tokyo spends US$19.6 billion on yen buying intervention



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

Thai court rules suspended PM Prayut can resume office

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

Hong Kong authorities reject Jimmy Lai’s request for UK lawyer

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

Japan’s digital minister says he’s ready for a fight

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

Iran ‘ruthlessly’ suppressing protests, says Amnesty International

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

Ukraine says Russian strikes on civilian convoy kill 23

Iran arrests ex-footballer for backing protests

Authorities vow action against celebrities who support rallies.

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 06:00 PM

Iran arrests ex-footballer for backing protests

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

UK economy grows in Q2, easing recession fears

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

Suicide blast kills 19 at education centre in Kabul

Makeshift wifi spot reconnects shattered Ukraine city

Liberated Izyum residents grateful for ’15 minutes’ of internet.

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 04:00 PM

Makeshift wifi spot reconnects shattered Ukraine city


Indonesia approves first homegrown Covid vaccine

IndoVac can be used as primary or secondary dose.

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 03:20 PM

Indonesia approves first homegrown Covid vaccine

Japan plans more stimulus to tackle inflation, low yen

Relief package to be drafted by end October.

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 02:40 PM

Japan plans more stimulus to tackle inflation, low yen

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

China to host first badminton event since pandemic start

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

Asian markets drop again but sterling holds up after recovery

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

Fire in Paraguay elections office destroys thousands of vote machines

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

Fast and furious no more? Bangkok’s infamous No. 8 bus

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

Myanmar junta court sentences Australian economist, Suu Kyi to 3 years

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

Mexico announces another big inflation-fighting rate hike

Putin recognises independence of 2 Ukraine regions

Pesidential decrees are issued on eve of Russia finalising their annexation. 

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 08:40 AM

Putin recognises independence of 2 Ukraine regions

European and US stocks tumble, pound rebounds

Recessions fears top growing list of reasons why investors are pessimistic right now.

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 08:00 AM

European and US stocks tumble, pound rebounds