US Considers Sanctions on Chinese Banks Supporting Russian Military War Efforts, China Pushes Back
The United States is mulling over sanctions against Chinese banks in response to China's increased military-related exports to Russia.
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Japan's Finance Minister Stresses Close Coordination with Bank of Japan
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki told reporters about the importance of the government cooperating and coordinating its financial goals with the Bank of Japan.
Former Economy Minister Gets 24 Years in Prison for Beating His Wife to Death — A Murder Case That Shocked Kazakhstan
A former economy minister of Kazakhstan was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Monday for beating his wife to death...
Lawrence Wong to be Sworn in as Singapore’s 4th PM on May 15
Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as the city-state’s prime minister and retain his finance portfolio after Lee Hsien Loong’s 20-year leadership of the ASEAN nation..
India Secures 10-Year Chabahar Port Deal With Iran, Bypassing Rival Pakistan's Gwadar
India secured a 10-year Chabahar Port deal with Iran, bypassing Pakistan's Gwadar. The investment totals $370 million. The move strengthens regional ties and enhances trade routes amid escalating tens..
South Korea to Provide Chip Investment and Research Support Package Valued Over $7 Billion
South Korea is planning to release a chip investment and research supp...
Chinese Companies Dominate Licensing Bids to Explore Iraq Oil and Gas Fields as US Snubs Energy Bidding Round
Chinese companies won five more bids to explore and develop oil and ga...
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China Flexes Nuclear Weapons Ahead of US. Secretary of State Blinken's Visit
In a strategic move just days before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Beijing and Shanghai, China flaunted its nuclear capabilities, particularly its sea-based deterrent.
Russia Reportedly Jammed GPS of Over 46,000 Aircraft, Disrupting Flights to and From Europe
Suspected Russian jamming of GPS systems has disrupted thousands of flights over the Baltic Sea, affecting over 46,000 aircraft, prompting safety concerns among airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, Britis
Malaysia Sets Eyes on Transforming Kuala Lumpur Into Leading Digital Hub in Southeast Asia
Malaysia aims to make Kuala Lumpur a Southeast Asian digital powerhouse by 2030 by ranking it among the top 20 startup ecosystems.
Prominent Businessman in Pakistan Found Dead After Cousin Sprayed Bullets Outside His Home
A prominent businessman in Pakistan was allegedly shot dead by his cousin outside his house in the early hours of Sunday.
Tesla Slashes EV Prices in China, Germany and Other Countries in Europe as Sales Drop
Tesla has implemented price reductions in key markets such as China, Germany, and other European countries, following similar cuts in the United States.
Taiwan Seeks US Funding as Chinese Warplanes Slowly Approach the Country
Taiwan's military engages in talks with the United States over newly allocated funding following reports of Chinese military aircraft breaching the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait.
Philippines Wants US, Japan to Fund Freight Railway Project After It Drops Funding Talks With China
The Philippines is seeking alternative financing deals for a freight railway project after funding talks with China were dropped.
Japan Develops AI Tool That Analyzes Employee Data, Predicts When Worker Will Quit Job
Japanese researchers have developed an AI tool that can analyze employee data and accurately predict when recruits are likely to quit their jobs.
China Shows Heavy Support for Hong Kong Economy After Pressuring the Country to Enact New Security Law
China pledged increased support for Hong Kong's economy after enacting a new security law, which Human Rights activists condemned for silencing political dissents against China.
