Trump threatens to cut ‘whole relationship’ with China
NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is currently not on speaking terms with Chinese President...
Month: May 2020
UN prepares for General Assembly in September without world leaders
NEW YORK -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told officials at the world body to weigh holding this year's General...
Asia logistics attracts billions as post-pandemic winner
TOKYO -- As China shakes off the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, investors have flocked to funds focused on...
Bitcoin shines in emerging markets plagued by falling currencies
SAO PAULO -- Bitcoin has rapidly gained traction in emerging economies battered by the pandemic-triggered capital flight, as investors rush...
UN set to hold General Assembly without world leaders: sources
NEW YORK -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told officials at the world body to weigh holding this year's General...
Hostile takeover leads to new chief at Japan road builder
TOKYO -- Construction company Maeda Corp. will install one of its own as the head of new subsidiary Maeda Road...
A vaccine will be the most effective economic stimulus
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s extension of the furlough scheme through October is confirmation, if any were needed, that the pandemic will...
Huawei teardown shows US ban made company turn to Chinese parts
TOKYO -- A year has passed since Huawei Technologies was put on a black list by the U.S. government that banned American...
US pension fund freeze on investment chills China stock outlook
SHANGHAI -- With a U.S. government retirement fund putting a hold on plans to invest in Chinese equities under pressure...
Virgin Australia’s home state weighs bailout for bankrupt airline
SYDNEY -- Virgin Australia Holding's home state is considering a capital infusion or a loan to assist the financially distressed...
