Turkish Jets Strike Kurdish Militant Bases After Terror Attack
Turkish warplanes struck Kurdish militants in Iraq shortly after the group staged a terror attack in Turkey’s capital on Sunday, the first such bombing since 2016.
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China’s Precarious Economy Signals More Support Is Needed
China’s factories look to have stabilized for now, though the recovery has been far from swift and the momentum for growth may be in trouble without more policy support.
Japan Airlines Revamps First Class With Luxury Double-Bed Suites
Japan Airlines Co. bets that double beds in new first class suites will win passengers and prestige, seeking to challenge rival elite airlines in the global race to be the most luxurious carrier in the sky.
Carmakers Are Buying ‘Green Steel’ That’s Far From Carbon-Free
Carmakers and steelmakers are sealing deals for green steel, and using them to tout their environmental credentials. The trouble is, the steel is still being forged using fossil-fuels and it’s not clear how soon that can change.
Falling Solar Costs Offer Hope for Power-Deprived Bangladesh
Falling solar power prices can help ease an energy crunch in Bangladesh, where an over-dependence on fossil fuels has drained foreign-exchange reserves and jeopardized electricity supplies, BloombergNEF said in a report.
North American Subsidies Draw In Norwegian Hydrogen Firm Hystar
Hystar AS plans a new factory for hydrogen machines at home in Norway before expanding into North America, where rich subsidies are on offer for the green transition.
Soaring Sugar Prices Hit African Nations the Hardest
Skyrocketing sugar prices are hitting some of Africa’s poorest nations particularly hard, forcing families and restaurants to forgo use of the ingredient that is core to local diets.
Thai Airways Flights From China Almost Full After Visa Waiver
Thai Airways International Pcl says flights from China have been over 90% full after Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy temporarily relaxed visa rules for visitors.
Indonesia Starts Southeast Asia’s First High-Speed Rail Operations
Indonesia has opened Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail to the public after years of delay and cost overrun.
Barito Renewables to Raise $203 Million in IPO Priced at Top
PT Barito Renewables Energy, owned by Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu, is poised to raise 3.13 trillion rupiah ($203 million) through an initial public offering in Jakarta, according to a statement published on Monday.
