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Scandal-hit UK business lobby wins funds to carry on

This follows reports it was in grave financial trouble.  

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 09:20 PM

Scandal-hit UK business lobby wins funds to carry on

Indonesia to regulate social media sales

Jakarta reins in e-commerce that engages in monopolistic practices harmful to small businesses.  

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 08:40 PM

Indonesia to regulate social media sales

Chinese tourists get VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins

PM Srettha Thavisin assures visitors their safety is the kingdom’s top priority.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 08:00 PM

Chinese tourists get VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins

Amazon steps up AI race with US$4 billion Anthropic investment

Firm to use tech giant’s chips, cloud services as part of deal.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 07:20 PM

Amazon steps up AI race with US$4 billion Anthropic investment

Thai police raid top cop’s home in gambling probe

SWAT teams raid 30 locations in 6 provinces in ‘Betflix’ investigation.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 06:40 PM

Thai police raid top cop’s home in gambling probe



Cuban embassy in Washington attacked with Molotov cocktails

Foreign minister calls Sunday night incident a ‘terrorist attack’.         

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 06:00 PM

Cuban embassy in Washington attacked with Molotov cocktails

Evergrande shares sink after restructuring plan scrapped

Embattled Chinese property developer collapses by more than 25% today.       

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 05:20 PM

Evergrande shares sink after restructuring plan scrapped

Desperate eSports fans in ticket-grabbing frenzy at Asian Games

Audience hopefuls enter lotteries to score passes to watch Chinese team in action.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 04:40 PM

Desperate eSports fans in ticket-grabbing frenzy at Asian Games

Up to 200 athletes tested for doping so far at Asian Games

None have yielded positive results.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 04:00 PM

Up to 200 athletes tested for doping so far at Asian Games

Asian markets struggle as traders prepare for higher rates

Prospect of higher rates – and fewer cuts than hoped next year – dent sentiment on trading floors.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 03:20 PM

Asian markets struggle as traders prepare for higher rates

Televised Asian Games fireworks confuse onlookers

Anti-climactic view around Hangzhou arena, but live broadcast shows impressive pyrotechnics display.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 02:40 PM

Televised Asian Games fireworks confuse onlookers

EU businesses question their position in China

Bloc trade commissioner says companies facing tough new security laws.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 01:50 PM

EU businesses question their position in China

Sicilian mafia boss Messina Denaro dies at 61

He was one of the most ruthless bosses in Cosa Nostra.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 01:00 PM

Sicilian mafia boss Messina Denaro dies at 61

9 killed in Taiwan golf ball factory fire

Blaze also injured more than 100 people, say officials.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 12:10 PM

9 killed in Taiwan golf ball factory fire

Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike

Guild boasts of 'exceptional' deal with 'meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership'.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 11:20 AM

Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike


French right-wing opposition maintains Senate dominance

Polls outcome marks another setback for President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling party.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 10:30 AM

French right-wing opposition maintains Senate dominance

Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to meet Oct 5

Pashinyan and Aliyev last met in July in Brussels.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 09:40 AM

Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to meet Oct 5

France concerned over Armenia’s ‘territorial integrity’

Russia is 'complicit' with Azerbaijian, says Macron.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 09:00 AM

France concerned over Armenia’s ‘territorial integrity’

Biden aims to wrest influence from China in Pacific islands

Summit of leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum takes place today and tomorrow.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 08:20 AM

Biden aims to wrest influence from China in Pacific islands

N. America box office hits low point for the year

Strikes have prevented stars from promoting upcoming films.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 07:40 AM

N. America box office hits low point for the year

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup

Military cooperation ‘over’, says Macron.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup

UK minister hints PM could put brakes on high-speed rail line

He says ‘irresponsible’ to plough money into colossal projects during cost-of-living crisis. 

Sunday, 24 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

UK minister hints PM could put brakes on high-speed rail line

OCA defends flying of North Korean flag at Asian Games

It believes ‘everyone should have the opportunity to participate’. 

Sunday, 24 Sep 2023 10:50 PM

OCA defends flying of North Korean flag at Asian Games

Alligator killed after Florida woman’s body found in jaws

Authorities have not determined manner, cause of death of human victim.  

Sunday, 24 Sep 2023 10:00 PM

Alligator killed after Florida woman’s body found in jaws

London cops refuse firearms duties over colleague’s murder charge

Specialist armed policemen hand in permits allowing them to carry guns on duty.

Sunday, 24 Sep 2023 09:10 PM

London cops refuse firearms duties over colleague’s murder charge