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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
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
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
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
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
Cuban embassy in Washington attacked with Molotov cocktails
Foreign minister calls Sunday night incident a ‘terrorist attack’.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 06:00 PM
Evergrande shares sink after restructuring plan scrapped
Embattled Chinese property developer collapses by more than 25% today.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 05:20 PM
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
Up to 200 athletes tested for doping so far at Asian Games
None have yielded positive results.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 04:00 PM
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
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
EU businesses question their position in China
Bloc trade commissioner says companies facing tough new security laws.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 01:50 PM
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
9 killed in Taiwan golf ball factory fire
Blaze also injured more than 100 people, say officials.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 12:10 PM
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
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
Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to meet Oct 5
Pashinyan and Aliyev last met in July in Brussels.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 09:40 AM
France concerned over Armenia’s ‘territorial integrity’
Russia is 'complicit' with Azerbaijian, says Macron.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 09:00 AM
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
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
France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup
Military cooperation ‘over’, says Macron.
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 07:00 AM
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
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