Beijing Diary: Mike Pompeo pokes the dragon
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
Month: May 2020
Hong Kong stock exchange CEO to depart after 10 years at helm
HONG KONG -- Charles Li, the chief executive officer of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing since 2010, is leaving the...
New Zealand turns to election battles after coronavirus ‘wartime’
SINGAPORE -- New Zealand says it has effectively eliminated the coronavirus. Now comes the challenge of managing the political fallout.Prime...
Four ways Rishi Sunak can defuse the furlough jobs timebomb
Make the furlough scheme “flexible” British workers are not allowed to carry out any work for their employers while they...
Coronavirus snaps Philippines’ 21-year growth streak
MANILA -- The Philippine economy contracted 0.2% in the first quarter through March as travel restrictions and lockdowns crippled business...
US reaches deal to recover over $49mn involving Malaysia’s 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- The United States has reached a settlement to recover more than $49 million involving Malaysian sovereign...
China’s exports rise even as coronavirus batters global economy
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's exports unexpectedly rose in April for the first time this year, taking some pressure off manufacturers...
South Korea wary of coronavirus relapse as life returns to normal
SEOUL -- Life is returning to normal in South Korea, now that the daily coronavirus caseload has lightened to a...
China’s global campaign for virus-response praise met with silence
TOKYO -- China's state media has raised the volume on its criticism of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, accusing him...
lockdown helped me realise which stocks will eventually win out
So far, my diary updates have largely dealt with the ‘here & now,’ addressing the immediate concerns of today and...
