Category: Asia
Tokyo to Use Nuclear to Cut Dependence on Russian Energy
London — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that it would use nuclear reactors to help reduce its…
Mainland China stocks rise on return from holidays as Asia stocks climb
SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific were higher in Thursday trade following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s widely expected decision overnight to…
Beijing Shuts Down Subway Stations to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Authorities in Beijing have shut down dozens of subway stations as part of its efforts to slow the spread of…
Russia’s Nazi claims provoke outrage in Israel: Here’s what’s happened
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference following talks of representatives of the Arab League states with Russian…
Alibaba’s shares fall after unconfirmed rumors link Jack Ma to a probe
Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou, China. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares closed about 1.7% lower Tuesday…
Australia rate decision, oil and currencies
SINGAPORE — Stocks across Asia-Pacific mostly declined on Tuesday, as Australia hiked its interest rate for the first time in…
Press Freedom Advocacy Group Says Propaganda a Global Threat to Free Media
washington — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also led to another casualty: freedom of the press in Russia, according to…
Foreign Tourists Begin Arriving in New Zealand After COVID Restrictions Lifted
For the first time in over two years, overseas tourists have been allowed to enter New Zealand starting Monday. The…
EU accuses Apple of restricting rivals’ access to payment tech
CEO of Apple Tim Cook attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 94th Oscars at the The Wallis…
Australian Airline Plans Record-Breaking Flights to London, New York
Sydney — Australian airline Qantas has announced plans for record-breaking direct flights from its biggest city, Sydney, to London and…